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  1. ashleytreatment.org

    The drugs most often used for recreational purposes fall into four main classifications. These substances feature a wide range of effects, which can be either short-lived or of long duration. However, the characteristic they all share is a risk of developing drug dependence or substance use disorder (SUD) with continued use.
  2. americasrehabcampuses.com

    A quick note to make is that these classifications of the four types of drugs are used in a medical and scientific manner. The United States federal government has a separate scheduling system based on the strength of a drug and its effects on the physiology, cognition and mental acuity of its users. ...
  3. morningsiderecovery.com

    Diet pills and caffeine are types of stimulants that are easy to purchase over the counter. Of course, stimulants are available in many forms, including pills, powders, and liquids. Drug users equally abuse prescription stimulants and illegal drugs. 4. Depressants. Depressants are drugs that help slow the central nervous system and brain.
  4. addictionresource.com

    Dec 19, 2024Drugs are classified in four main ways: chemical composition, physiological effects on the body, legal status, and intended therapeutic use. Chemical classifications group substances by similar molecular structures, while effect-based classifications categorize them based on how they influence the central nervous system (e.g., stimulants ...
  5. profolus.com

    May 21, 2024The Four Classifications of Psychoactive Drugs Based on Biological and Neurological Effects 1. Depressants. Drugs classified as depressants are used to depress the functions of the central nervous system. This depression decreases the level of arousal or the level of stimulation in certain areas of the brain.
  6. silverpinestreatmentcenter.com

    The Main Types of Drugs. All of the drugs out there all roughly fit into one of four major groups: stimulants, opium-related painkillers, hallucinogens, and depressants. The category a drug falls in is primarily based on its effects. ... These types of drugs can cause a rush of pleasure, a dreamy state, and a sense of drowsiness; they can be ...
  7. gracerecovery.com

    When dealing with substance abuse and drug addiction, it is important to understand the type of drug that a person is addicted to. While commonly used drugs come in a number of different classifications, there are 4 main types of drugs when we talk about the drugs people use and become addicted to.. This leads us to the question "what are the 4 types of drugs?"
  8. addictioncenter.com

    Nov 12, 2024Many people classify drugs by how they impact the mind and body. Some drugs have a tendency to make a user active and energetic, while others make an individual feel relaxed and calm. These types of substances might be described as "uppers" and "downers," respectively. Most countries have a legal classification system for drugs.
  9. rehabspot.com

    Mar 4, 2024Drug Classifications By Effect. Both legal drugs and controlled substances can the sources of addiction. In general, addictive drugs may be classified as Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, or Opioids. These four drug classifications separate substances by how they interact with the brain and alter a person's mindset and behavior. Stimulants
  10. drugaddictionnews.com

    Apr 22, 2024Drug addiction doesn't mean a certain type of drug or substance, such as alcohol or opioids. So what are the four types of medications? According to the National Institutes of Health, there are four main categories of drugs that act on the brain and body and can cause or cause addiction.
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