Psychoactive drugs alter the way a person thinks, acts, and feels. They often fit into one or more categories, including stimulants, depressants, opiates, and hallucinogens.
- Stimulants may cause someone to feel a sense of euphoria, excitement, or increased energy.
- Depressants can make people feel sleepy, relaxed, or calm.
- Opiates can cause euphoria and have a tranquilizing effect.
- Hallucinogens can alter a person’s senses and cause them to see or hear things that are not there.
Different drugs have varying risks, but some are common among psychoactive drugs. Some of these risks
include heart issues, addiction, worsening symptoms of mental illness, and death.