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5.2 Drug Classification Guided Notes
Lesson Question: How are drugs classified?
Lesson Objective: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Where can drugs be found in the body?
Drug Testing
Drugs can be found in different parts of the body:
1. ________________________
2. Blood
3. ________________________
4. Nails
5. ________________________
The 4 Drug Classifications
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Narcotics
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Stimulants
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Narcotics
• Used for ________________that is severe and is not helped by other types of painkillers
• Narcotics work by binding to receptors in the brain, which blocks the feeling of pain.
• These drugs can be abused and habit-forming.
• Side effects:
1. Constipation
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Itching
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Depressants
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Sometimes called “_______________,” these drugs come in multicolored tablets and capsules or in
liquid form.
Some drugs in this category are supposed to reduce the symptoms of mental illness.
Other depressants are used as sedatives and sleeping pills.
Side effects:
Slow brain function
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Dizziness
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5. Depression
Examples: Alcohol, Amytal and Xanax
Stimulants
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Sometimes called “_____________________,” temporarily increase alertness and energy.
Prescription stimulants come in tablets or capsules. When abused, they are swallowed, injected in
liquid form, or crushed and snorted.
• Side effects:
1. ________________________________
2. Depression
3. Addiction
4. ________________________________
5. Paranoia
Examples: Caffeine, Cocaine, and Adderall
Hallucinogens
• Cause ___________________________—profound distortions in a person’s perceptions of reality.
• Can be found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) or can be man-made
• Two categories:
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
Effects:
1. ____________________________________________
2. Seeing images
3. ____________________________________________
4. Feeling sensations that seem real but are not.
Examples: LSD, PCP, and mushrooms
Drug Scheduling
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Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) distinct
categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or
dependency potential.
• The abuse rate is a determinate factor in the scheduling of the drug.
Schedule I
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• Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, marijuana (cannabis), and 3,4methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy)
Schedule II
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• These drugs are also considered dangerous.
• Some examples of Schedule II drugs are cocaine, Adderall, and Ritalin.
Schedule III
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Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule
IV.
• Some examples of Schedule III drugs are (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids,
testosterone.
Schedule IV
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• Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are Xanax, Valium, Ambien, and Tramadol
Schedule V
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• Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes.
• Some examples of Schedule V drugs are (Robitussin AC), and Lomotil.
Combining the Classifications
• Cocaine- Schedule II Stimulant
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• Codeine- Schedule III Narcotic