Types of drugs

There are many different types of drugs. Different drugs have different effects. It's impossible to accurately predict the effects of any drug. The effects depend on the drug and the quantity taken, the mental and physical health of the user, and their mood and expectations at the time of use. Where the person is and who they're with at the time also plays a role. However, some drugs work in similar ways and can be divided into broad categories: stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and analgesics.

Stimulants are drugs which act on the central nervous system and increase brain activity. (i.e. cocaine, speed, poppers, anabolic steroids, ecstasy, and tobacco). Depressants are drugs which act on the central nervous system and slow down brain activity. (i.e. alcohol, tranquilizers, gases, aerosols, and glue). Hallucinogen drugs act on the mind, distorting the way users see and hear things. (i.e. LSD, magic mushrooms, marijuana, and ketamine). Analgesics are drugs which have a painkilling effect and can also bring on feelings of warmth and contentment. (i.e. heroin, morphine, opium). Even though there are numerous types of drugs hard or soft, uppers or downers, addictive or non-addictive, most harmful or least harmful, legal or illegal, they all have one thing in common. They are drugs and can be dangerous if taken improperly or for some if taken at all.