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Question 1
1.1. List any ten (10) types of drugs do you know.
Stimulants (e.g., Cocaine, Amphetamines): Increase activity in the central nervous system,
boosting alertness, energy, and heart rate. They can cause anxiety, paranoia, and heart failure
with high doses or prolonged use.
Depressants (e.g., Benzodiazepines, Alcohol): Slow down brain and body functions, producing
relaxation, sedation, and reduced inhibitions. Overuse can lead to respiratory depression, coma,
and life-threatening withdrawal seizures.
Opioids (e.g., Heroin, Morphine): Powerful pain relievers that bind to opioid receptors in the
brain, producing euphoria and drowsiness. They carry a high risk of respiratory depression,
addiction, and fatal overdose.
Hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, Psilocybin): Alter perception, mood, and thought by disrupting
communication between brain regions. Users may experience vivid hallucinations, distorted
reality, and persistent psychosis or “flashbacks.”
Cannabinoids (e.g., Marijuana, Hashish): Act on cannabinoid receptors to alter memory,
coordination, and sensory perception. Effects include relaxation and increased appetite, but
long-term use may impair cognition and mental health.
Inhalants (e.g., Glue, Nitrous Oxide): Volatile substances that produce rapid intoxication by
depressing the central nervous system. They can cause sudden death from heart failure or
asphyxiation, and chronic use damages the brain, liver, and kidneys.
Anabolic Steroids (e.g., Testosterone analogs): Synthetic derivatives of testosterone used to
promote muscle growth and athletic performance. Abuse leads to hormonal imbalances, liver
damage, aggressive behavior, and cardiovascular disease.
Dissociatives (e.g., Ketamine, PCP): Induce feelings of detachment from reality and the body
by blocking signals in the brain. Effects range from euphoria to severe confusion and agitation,
with risks of accidents and long-term memory loss.
Nicotine (found in Tobacco): A highly addictive stimulant that increases dopamine release,
creating temporary pleasure and alertness. Long-term use causes cancer, heart disease, chronic
lung disease, and severe withdrawal symptoms.
Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs like Fluoxetine): Prescription drugs that correct chemical
imbalances in the brain to relieve depression and anxiety. When misused, they can cause
serotonin syndrome, withdrawal symptoms, and increased suicidal thoughts in young adults.
Question 1
1.1. List any ten (10) types of drugs do you know.
Stimulants (e.g., Cocaine, Amphetamines): Increase activity in the central nervous system,
boosting alertness, energy, and heart rate. They can cause anxiety, paranoia, and heart failure
with high doses or prolonged use.
Depressants (e.g., Benzodiazepines, Alcohol): Slow down brain and body functions, producing
relaxation, sedation, and reduced inhibitions. Overuse can lead to respiratory depression, coma,
and life-threatening withdrawal seizures.
Opioids (e.g., Heroin, Morphine): Powerful pain relievers that bind to opioid receptors in the
brain, producing euphoria and drowsiness. They carry a high risk of respiratory depression,
addiction, and fatal overdose.
Hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, Psilocybin): Alter perception, mood, and thought by disrupting
communication between brain regions. Users may experience vivid hallucinations, distorted
reality, and persistent psychosis or “flashbacks.”
Cannabinoids (e.g., Marijuana, Hashish): Act on cannabinoid receptors to alter memory,
coordination, and sensory perception. Effects include relaxation and increased appetite, but
long-term use may impair cognition and mental health.
Inhalants (e.g., Glue, Nitrous Oxide): Volatile substances that produce rapid intoxication by
depressing the central nervous system. They can cause sudden death from heart failure or
asphyxiation, and chronic use damages the brain, liver, and kidneys.
Anabolic Steroids (e.g., Testosterone analogs): Synthetic derivatives of testosterone used to
promote muscle growth and athletic performance. Abuse leads to hormonal imbalances, liver
damage, aggressive behavior, and cardiovascular disease.
Dissociatives (e.g., Ketamine, PCP): Induce feelings of detachment from reality and the body
by blocking signals in the brain. Effects range from euphoria to severe confusion and agitation,
with risks of accidents and long-term memory loss.
Nicotine (found in Tobacco): A highly addictive stimulant that increases dopamine release,
creating temporary pleasure and alertness. Long-term use causes cancer, heart disease, chronic
lung disease, and severe withdrawal symptoms.
Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs like Fluoxetine): Prescription drugs that correct chemical
imbalances in the brain to relieve depression and anxiety. When misused, they can cause
serotonin syndrome, withdrawal symptoms, and increased suicidal thoughts in young adults.
