REPORT IN HEALTH EDUCATION - 8REPORT IN HEALTH EDUCATION - 8

Classification of Drugs

and their ExamplesSubmitted by: Group 1

- John Christian S. Ababan - Antonette Jel B. Gancita

- Giandrei O. Agustino - Carlos Andres S. Villa

- Trisha Kaye C. Seculan

- Lorenz Angelo A. Natividad Submitted to:

- Dustin Dave A. Quilala Ms. Cora A. Peñamante

- Ann Nichole C. Andes

- Alyssa G. Arciaga

- Aynna Christine S. Pizarro

- Grace Ann C. Balasta

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS

1. Hallucinogen

Definition:

a general group of pharmacological agents that can cause "hallucinations"

Uses:

- used in shamanic forms of ritual healing and divination and in initiation rites

- treats depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcoholism, opiate addiction, and cluster headaches

Effects:

- produce marked distortions of the senses and changes in perception

- depression

- hypertension

- euphoria

- anxiety

- static tremors

- numbness

- muscle weakness

1. Hallucinogen

Types of Hallucinogen:

1. Psychedelics or Classical - it creates a perception-altering

effect on users

Examples:

- LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)

- psilocybin

- mescaline

- cannabinoids

2. Dissociatives - they produce a sense of detachment to the

surrounding environment

1. Hallucinogen

1. Hallucinogen

Examples: - ketamine - phencyclidine (PCP) - dextromethorphan

(DXM) - salvinorin A3. Deliriants - induces a

state of delirium among users

Examples: - diphenhydramine - dimenhydrinate

2. Stimulants

Definition: - psychoactive drugs which induce temporary

improvements in either mental or physical function or both

- also known as "uppers"

Uses: - to counteract lethargy and fatigue throughout the day

while at work or while doing other activities - to reduce sleepiness and to keep the person awake

when necessary, as well as to treat narcolepsy - to decrease appetite and promote weight loss, as well

as to treat obesity

- to improve concentration and focus while at work or school, especially for those with attentional disorders such as ADHD

-also used off label to treat clinical depression, more particularly, non-typical depression and treatment-resistant depression

Effects:

- enhances the CNS and PNS

- enhances alertness, awareness, wakefulness, endurance, productivity, and motivation

2. Stimulants

- increased arousal locomotion, heart rate, and blood pressure

- diminished requirement for food and sleep

Types of Stimulants:

1. Amphetamines - increases the levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain ad can also cause paranoia

Examples:

- caffeine

- nicotine

2. Stimulants

2. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) - also known as "Ecstacy", had effects such as anorexia, hypertension, insomnia, euphoria, etc.

3. Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) - it inhibits norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain

Examples:

- coccaine

2. Stimulants

3. Depressants

Definition:

- any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function

- also known as "downers"

Uses:

- used as prescription medicines

- to induce sleep for insoniacs

Effects:

- pain relief

- anxiolysis

- somnolence

- muscle relaxation

- lowers heart rate and blood pressure

Types of Depressants

1. Barbiturates - can be used as hypnotics and anxiolytics

2. Cannabis or Marijuana - can cause sedation and anxiety attacks

3. Depressants

3. Opioids - can cause euphoria and extreme withdrawal

Example:

- heroin

- morphine

- codeine

4. Miscellaneous - pharmaceutical drugs that can cause addiction in high doses

Examples:

- Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine, doxylamine, promethazine, etc.)

- Alpha and beta blockers (Carvedilol, Propanolol, atenolol, etc.)

3. Depressants