WHAT EXACTLY IS THE DRUG CLASSIFICATION FOR CANNABIS?
Depressants, also known as ‘downers’, will put you to sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. They can effect concentration and coordination.
They do not necessarily make a person feel depressed but rather effect the central nervous system, slowing down the messages between the brain and the body. (1) Examples are alcohol, benzodiazepines, GHB, and Kava. (2)
Stimulants elevate your mood and increase your alertness and energy, quite opposite to depressants. This class of drugs speeds up the messages between the brain and the body. (3) Examples include amphetamines, cocaine and crack, caffeine, nicotine, and ecstasy. (4)
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Article Written By: RASHIKA SRIVASTAVA
Original Article Posted on: MARCH 22, 2021
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