Describe and Differentiate Between the Following Drugs: Depressants, Stimulants, Opiates

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Essay

Describe and differentiate between the following drugs: depressants, stimulants, opiates, and hallucinogens. For each type, give an example of a drug in that category and state how that drug affects the functioning of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

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