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Drug Categories and Classifications

This Interactive Guide provides an overview of the seven predominant drug classes and a list of specific drugs within each category. Launch the guide to learn about the short- and long-term effects of these drugs, as well as symptoms, and treatment options.

Psychedelics
Psychedelic drugs are a type of substance known to enhance the senses, alter thought and energy levels, and produce spiritual experiences in users.
Also referred to as hallucinogens, there are many drugs that fall under this category, including LSD and peyote.
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Facts and Links
  • Hallucinations
  • Swapping senses
  • Altered perception of time
  • Increased heart rate
  • Loss of physical coordination
  • Feelings of fear and/or euphoria
AyahuascaLSDNBOMesPsilocybin
Dissociatives
Dissociative drugs are a type of hallucinogen that causes the user to feel detached from their surroundings and sensory experiences.
Users may have a distorted sense of time, color, sound, motion, or sense of self.
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Facts and Links
  • Nausea
  • Numbness
  • Confusion or lack of coordination
  • Increased respiration or body temperature
  • Hallucinations
  • Loss of memory
  • Intense anxiety, panic, paranoia, or other psychological issues
Nitrous OxideKetamineMethoxetamine
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are defined as any type of product that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.
This includes more than 500 chemical substances, such as THC, cannabidiol (CBD), hemp, and more.
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Facts and Links
  • Reduction in mental clarity
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart attack
  • Reduction in bone density
  • Labored breathing
Synthetic CannabisMedicinal CannabisCannabisButane Hash Oil
Opioids
Opioids are a classification of drugs that are mainly used as painkillers.
Many are derived from the opium poppy plant and can be made into prescription drugs, as well as illegal substances.
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Facts and Links
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Drowsiness
  • Impaired judgment
  • Physical dependence
  • Hormonal dysfunction
  • Nausea, vomiting
Depressants
Depressants are drugs that affect the central nervous system and brain activity.
Depressants come in many forms, whether it be a pill, syrup, or an injectable substance.
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Facts and Links
  • Slurred speech
  • Dizziness
  • Dilated pupils
  • Lack of coordination
  • Slowed pulse and breathing
  • Lowered blood pressure
  • Difficulty with concentration
AlcoholBenzodiazepinesGHBKava
Stimulants
Stimulant drugs are drugs that excite the brain and nervous system.
As with many street drugs, stimulants started out with legitimate medicinal purposes.
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Facts and Links
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Increased body temperature
  • Heightened, yet scattered, awareness
  • Nausea
  • Wakefulness/disturbed sleep patterns
  • Mood swings
  • Panic, anxiety, and psychosis
CocaineNicotineAmphetaminesBetel NutCaffeineIceKhatSynthetic Cathinones
Empathogens
Empathogens are a type of psychoactive drug known to impact the emotional and social behavior of the user.
They are often associated with party drugs because of their ability to increase feelings of love and friendliness in the user.
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Facts and Links
  • Feeling a greater connection to others
  • Increased feelings of loneliness
  • Decreased ability to recognize facial fear
  • Increased energy
  • Dehydration or overhydration
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Increased blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature
  • Systolic hypertension
PMA & PMMAMDMAMephedroneEthylone
Psychedelics
Psychedelic drugs are a type of substance known to enhance the senses, alter thought and energy levels, and produce spiritual experiences in users.
Also referred to as hallucinogens, there are many drugs that fall under this category, including LSD and peyote.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Hallucinations
  • Swapping senses
  • Altered perception of time
  • Increased heart rate
  • Loss of physical coordination
  • Feelings of fear and/or euphoria
AyahuascaLSDNBOMesPsilocybin
Dissociatives
Dissociative drugs are a type of hallucinogen that causes the user to feel detached from their surroundings and sensory experiences.
Users may have a distorted sense of time, color, sound, motion, or sense of self.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Nausea
  • Numbness
  • Confusion or lack of coordination
  • Increased respiration or body temperature
  • Hallucinations
  • Loss of memory
  • Intense anxiety, panic, paranoia, or other psychological issues
Nitrous OxideKetamineMethoxetamine
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are defined as any type of product that comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.
This includes more than 500 chemical substances, such as THC, cannabidiol (CBD), hemp, and more.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Reduction in mental clarity
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart attack
  • Reduction in bone density
  • Labored breathing
Synthetic CannabisMedicinal CannabisCannabisButane Hash Oil
Opioids
Opioids are a classification of drugs that are mainly used as painkillers.
Many are derived from the opium poppy plant and can be made into prescription drugs, as well as illegal substances.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Drowsiness
  • Impaired judgment
  • Physical dependence
  • Hormonal dysfunction
  • Nausea, vomiting
Depressants
Depressants are drugs that affect the central nervous system and brain activity.
Depressants come in many forms, whether it be a pill, syrup, or an injectable substance.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Slurred speech
  • Dizziness
  • Dilated pupils
  • Lack of coordination
  • Slowed pulse and breathing
  • Lowered blood pressure
  • Difficulty with concentration
AlcoholBenzodiazepinesGHBKava
Stimulants
Stimulant drugs are drugs that excite the brain and nervous system.
As with many street drugs, stimulants started out with legitimate medicinal purposes.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Increased body temperature
  • Heightened, yet scattered, awareness
  • Nausea
  • Wakefulness/disturbed sleep patterns
  • Mood swings
  • Panic, anxiety, and psychosis
CocaineNicotineAmphetaminesBetel NutCaffeineIceKhatSynthetic Cathinones
Empathogens
Empathogens are a type of psychoactive drug known to impact the emotional and social behavior of the user.
They are often associated with party drugs because of their ability to increase feelings of love and friendliness in the user.
Learn More
Facts and Links
  • Feeling a greater connection to others
  • Increased feelings of loneliness
  • Decreased ability to recognize facial fear
  • Increased energy
  • Dehydration or overhydration
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Increased blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature
  • Systolic hypertension
PMA & PMMAMDMAMephedroneEthylone

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