CLASSIFICATION OF

DRUGS ACCORDING TO
USE AND EFFECT
 

FRANCIS A. OCAMPO
REPORTER:
WHY PEOPLE USE
DRUGS?

“Some people
abusing of taking
drugs are under
control because
drugs can change
your mental aspect”
 Depressants
• Depressants are drugs called downers,
sedatives, and tranquilizers. These drugs
slow down mental processes. These are
the opposite of stimulants. The examples
are barbiturates and sedatives, which
are prescribed to people with insomnia,
epilepsy, and nervous breakdown, to
induce sleep, and to allow the nerves to
relax. Like stimulants, depressants could
have bad effects in our health when
abused. The guidance of a physician is
needed when depressants are used.

• Class always keep in mind that alcohol is

also a depressants.
 DEPRESSANTS
EFFECTS
• Slow brain function
• Slowed pulse and breathing
• Lowered blood pressure
• Poor concentration
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Slurred speech
• Fever
• Visual disturbances
• Dilated pupils
• Disorientation, lack of coordination
• Depression
• Addiction
 Hallucinogens
• Hallucinogens or psychedelics
are drugs that affects sensation,
thinking, and emotions. They
produce illusions and
hallucinations, provoke the
imaginations, and disturb
person’s thinking. Examples of
this drug is marijuana. These
drugs are of little help in field of
medicine.”
• Did you notice those who are
taking drugs can cause people to
hear voices, see things, and feel
Hallucinogens EFFECTS

• Unpleasant and/or
intense
hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Anxiety
• Panic or fear.
 Stimulants
Also often referred to as
psychostimulants or colloquially
as uppers) is an overarching
term that covers many drugs
including those that increase
activity of the central nervous
system and the body, drugs that
are pleasurable and
invigorating, or drugs that have
sympathomimetic effects.
 Stimulants EFFECTS
• Permanent damage to blood vessels of
heart and brain, high blood pressure
leading to heart attacks, strokes and death
• Liver, kidney and lung damage
• Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
• Respiratory (breathing) problems if
smoked
• Infectious diseases and abscesses if
injected
• Malnutrition, weight loss
• Disorientation, apathy, confused
exhaustion
• Strong psychological dependence
• Psychosis
• Damage to the brain including strokes