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Four Classes of Psychoactive Drugs

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  • What are examples of stimulant drugs?

    Amphetamines, methamphetamine (meth), cocaine, nicotine, caffeine.
  • What psychological effects do stimulants have?

    Increase behavior and mental activity.
  • Which neurotransmitter systems do stimulants primarily affect?

    Dopamine and norepinephrine.
  • What are examples of depressant drugs?

    Anti-anxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines and alcohol.
  • What psychological effects do depressants have?

    Decrease behavior and mental activity.
  • Which neurotransmitter system do depressants primarily affect?

    GABA.
  • What are examples of opioid drugs?

    Heroin, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, fentanyl.
  • What psychological effects do opioids have?

    Reduce pain and bring pleasure.
  • Which neurotransmitter system do opioids primarily affect?

    Endorphins.
  • What are examples of hallucinogen drugs?

    LSD, peyote, psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA (also a stimulant), cannabis (can be stimulant or depressant).
  • What psychological effects do hallucinogens have?

    Change perceptions, thoughts, and emotions; MDMA and cannabis may also increase behavior and mental activity.
  • Which neurotransmitter systems do hallucinogens primarily affect?

    Serotonin (LSD, peyote, psilocybin), serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine (MDMA), cannabinoid (cannabis).