Types of drugs:

By Effect on the Brain/Body (Pharmacological Classification)

• Stimulants

  • Increase energy, alertness, and heart rate

  • Examples: Caffeine, Cocaine, Amphetamines

• Depressants

  • Slow down brain function; cause relaxation or drowsiness

  • Examples: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates

• Opioids (Narcotics)

  • Relieve pain and can cause euphoria

  • Highly addictive

  • Examples: Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone

• Hallucinogens

  • Alter perception, thoughts, and feelings

  • Examples: LSD, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), DMT

• Cannabinoids

  • Affect mood, coordination, and memory

  • Examples: Marijuana (THC), CBD

• Inhalants

  • Vapors inhaled for a quick high

  • Dangerous and often toxic

  • Examples: Glue, Paint thinner, Nitrous oxide

By Use or Purpose

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  • Medicinal Drugs

    • Treat or manage health conditions

    • Examples: Antibiotics, Insulin, Antidepressants

  
  

  • Recreational Drugs

    • Used for pleasure or escape

    • Examples: Alcohol, Cannabis, Ecstasy

      
      

  • Performance-Enhancing Drugs

    • Improve physical or mental performance

    • Examples: Steroids, Adderall

    
    

  • Psychoactive Drugs

    • Alter mood, consciousness, or behavior

    • Examples: LSD, MDMA, Antipsychotics

  
  
  
  

  favourite part/ note/ summary— There a 6 types of drugs, which effects on the body and brain. These are Stimulants, Depressants, Opioids, Hallucinogens, Cannabinoids, Inhalants, Dissociatives, Performance-Enhancing Drugs.

  
  

  By use and purpose:

  Medicinal Drugs, Recreational Drugs, Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Psychoactive Drugs.

  
  

More posts will be coming related to this post. This is just a brief of the types of drugs.