Any type of drug or psychoactive substance interferes with the functioning of the central nervous system. At first, drugs work as stimulants, but they are responsible for changing behaviors and disturbing our body.
Below, we present an overview of the types of drugs that exist to learn about their characteristics, their effects and how they can change our ways of being and our relationships with others.
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Types of drugs can be classified according to origin or effects. On the one hand, we find natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs:
On the other hand, we can distinguish the types of drugs according to their effects on the CNS. It has nothing to do with whether they are licit or illicit drugs, which will be distinguished further on.
Do not think that depressant drugs are those used by people who suffer from depression. They are actually psychoactive substances that have serious consequences on a person’s health.
So-called central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs will reduce mental activity and give a drowsiness effect, which increases the higher the dose. Examples of depressant drugs include:
Most of the effects of depressant drugs appear soon after their use, but as they last for a short time, unfortunately, a new dose is required.
As for the types of stimulant drugs, the list is equally long, and while they increase the level of adrenaline in the blood, they can disrupt Central Nervous System (CNS) activity.
The characteristics of stimulant drugs are relatively similar to each other, where there is extraordinary energy shooting, emotional out of control and even loss of reality. Let’s see, the effects of stimulant drugs.
Drugs that disturb mental activity are those that cause the greatest lack of control, because they often affect the sense of sight. They are often common drugs among young people.
Of all the senses, vision is the most affected by those who resort to disturbing drugs, as it causes hallucinations. Even so, there are still distortions in the remaining five senses. Some effects of these drugs are:
Family members and friends of drug addicts should be able to understand the main reasons that lead them to use drugs, in order to help them recover. This should be done in specialized clinics like Villa Ramadas, with the best treatments to stop using drugs.
Most of the depressant, stimulant and disturbing drugs are included in thelist of illicit drugs in The Netherlands. These are psychoactive substances whose sale, trafficking and consumption are completely prohibited in our country.
Unfortunately, some sedating substances are present in prescription drugs, but they should be avoided at all costs. Among the most commonly used types of illicit drugs are LSD, heroin or ecstasy.
Legal drugs are allowed for sale and consumption through specific regulations. They may be as harmful or more harmful to health than illicit drugs, so their consumption should be moderate or even avoided so as not to cause cases of strong dependence.
Examples of licit drugs include alcohol, tobacco, syrups, nasal decongestants, anorectics, as well as some anabolic steroids, which promote muscle growth.
The answer is obviously known to everyone. Depressing, stimulant and disruptive drugs can lead to chemical dependency. This happens when there is a need to continue consumption and, in addition, to gradually increase the doses. At that moment, the person is no longer able to say “no” to consumption.
Not all people can make the drug withdrawal path on their own. Therefore, it will be crucial to resort to a specialized drug treatment center, such as the Villa Ramadas clinics, where unique medical care is used in Europe aimed at the recovery of chemical dependents.
The greater the chemical dependence, the greater the long-term effects of the drugs on the body. There can be serious injuries to organs and muscles, aggressive behavior and even overdose, one of the main causes of death for drug addicts.