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Drugs

Legal Over the counter drugs Prescription drugs Common Use Non prescription Ibuprofen, Cough Syrup, Nicorette, etc. Prescription drugs Vicodin, Oxycontin, Morphine, Antibiotics, Xanax Marijuana Common Use Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol

Illegal Stimulants Depressants Increase heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate Increased Neurotransmitter release Examples: Amphetamines, cocaine Depressants Slow down heart rate and breathing rate, lower blood pressure, relax muscles and relieve tension Decrease the effectiveness of certain Neurotransmitter Examples: Barbiturates, tranquilizers, MJ

Illegal Opiates Hallucinogens Overcomes pain in the body Mimics the Neurotransmitter Endorphin Examples: Opium, Heroine (Morphine) Hallucinogens Creates sensory misperception: waking dream Disrupt the affect of neurotransmitters in the Occipital and Parietal Lobes (senses) Examples: LSD, Shrooms