What are the 7 different categories of drugs?

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7 Drug Categories

(1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants. CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body.
(2) CNS Stimulants.
(3) Hallucinogens.
(4) Dissociative Anesthetics.
(5) Narcotic Analgesics.
(6) Inhalants.
(7) Cannabis.

What are the 4 categories of drugs?

The main categories are:

stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
depressants (e.g. alcohol)
opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)

What are 6 ways drugs can enter the body?

Drug Administration

Taken by mouth (orally)
Given by injection into a vein (intravenously, IV), into a muscle (intramuscularly, IM), into the space around the spinal cord (intrathecally), or beneath the skin (subcutaneously, sc)
Placed under the tongue (sublingually) or between the gums and cheek (buccally)

What are the 3 classifications of drugs?

Drugs can be categorised by the way in which they affect our bodies:

depressants – slow down the function of the central nervous system.
hallucinogens – affect your senses and change the way you see, hear, taste, smell or feel things.
stimulants – speed up the function of the central nervous system.

What is FP10?

FP10 prescriptions are purchased by NHS organisations including Hospital Trusts, and are distributed free of charge to medical and non medical prescribers, NHS dentists and other organisations as required. Xerox (UK) Ltd supply our national stationery in England and Wales.

How did Viagra get its name?

12. Viagra – Named for its suggestion of vitality, virility, and virgor and because it rhymes with Niagra, signifying force and endurance. It is also theorized that the name was inspired by the Sanskrit word “vyaghra” which means tiger.

What are 2 types of drug dependence?

The dependence classification has two main categories — physical and psychological dependency. Physical dependency means the body has developed a physical reliance on a substance because it alters the body’s natural state. Alcohol and nicotine commonly cause physical dependence.

What type of drug name is Advil?

Ibuprofen is often known by its given name, but you may also know it as Advil or Motrin. It is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Other members of this drug class include aspirin and naproxen (Aleve).