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  1. americasrehabcampuses.com

    There are four types of drugs, classified by the effect they provide when used. What Are the Four Classifications? The term "drug" encompasses an incredible amount of substances, including medications such as ibuprofen that don't see abuse. Addictive drugs commonly abused tend to alter the way our mind handles sensations and stimuli.
  2. ashleytreatment.org

    The four types of drugs include: Depressants: These are drugs that slow or depress the functions of the central nervous system and brain. Depressants attach to the brain's neurotransmitters and increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). When GABA levels increase, nerve cell signals are suppressed, leading to a sense of deep relaxation.
  3. morningsiderecovery.com

    Learn about the four categories of drugs: hallucinogens, opioids, stimulants, and depressants. Find out how each drug affects the body, the brain, and the nervous system, and what are the risks and consequences of abuse.
  4. 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?"
  5. drugaddictionnews.com

    Apr 22, 2024Among the most addictive types of drugs, opioids are powerful pain relievers that produce a sense of euphoria. They are extremely addicted and it may only take a couple of weeks to become physically addicted to this type of drug. A quick note is that these classifications of the four types of drugs are used medically and scientifically. . .
  6. silverpinestreatmentcenter.com

    These types of drugs can cause a rush of pleasure, a dreamy state, and a sense of drowsiness; they can be highly dangerous and addictive. Hallucinogens. These are probably the easiest group to explain — simply put, hallucinogens cause hallucinations; but they also do a lot more than that. Some other hallucinogen effects include:
  7. addictionresource.com

    Dec 19, 2024Each drug type exerts distinct effects, ranging from increasing activity and alertness to altering perception or inducing relaxation. Drug classifications based on effects are as follows: Stimulants: Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system (CNS), leading to heightened alertness, energy, and focus. Common ...
  8. eaglecrestrecovery.com

    There are 4 types of drugs that accomplish this, in a general sense. So here we are exploring the four primary types of drugs that are commonly abused: depressants, stimulants, opioids, and hallucinogens. Each category has its own unique impact on the body and brain, carries inherent risks, and, importantly, a path towards recovery. 1. Depressants
  9. health.gov.au

    Types of drugs. Drugs can be grouped together in different ways - by the way they affect the body, how they are used or where they are used. ... There are 4 main types of inhalants: volatile solvents - liquids that turn into a gas at room temperatures — for example, paint thinners and removers, glues, petrol and correction fluid (liquid ...
  10. 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.
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