1. Drugs

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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