Different Classes of Drugs

There are 7 different classes of drugs.

1) CNS Depressants
Indicators: Drowsiness, Droopy eyelids, Bloodshot eyes, Fumbling. Etc.

• Barbiturates
• Anti-anxiety tranquilizers (minor tranquilizers)
• Anti-psychotic tranquilizers (major tranquilizers)
• Alcohol
• Anti-depressants (mood elevators)

2) Inhalants

Indicators: Uncoordinated, Slurred speech, Disorientation, Confusion. Etc.

• Volatile solvents (explosive/unstable liquids)
• Paint
• Glues
• Aerosols
• Finger nail polish remover

3) PCP (Phencyclidines)

Indicators: Blank stare, Hallucinations, Incomplete verbal response, Repetitive speech. Etc.

• Phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)
• Ketalar(r)
• Sernyl(r)
• Sernylan(r)

4) Cannabis

Indicators: Odor of marijuana, Plant debris in the mouth, Body tremors. Etc.

• Marijuana
• sinsemilla
• hashish

5) CNS Stimulants

Indicators: Restlessness, Body tremors, Excited, Anxiety, Grinding teeth. Etc.

• Cocaine
• Amphetamines
• methamphetamine

6) Hallucinogens

Indicators: Dazed appearance, Body tremors, Synesthesia, Hallucinations. Etc.

• Mescaline
• psilocybin
• jimson weed
• MDA (methylenedioxyamphetamine)

7) Narcotic Analgesics

Indicators: Droopy eyelids, Dry mouth, Facial itching, Arm area itching. Etc.

• hydrocodone
• methadone
• Heroin
• morphine

Source: http://www.dreglobal.org/7drugs.htm