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Humanities Legal Studies Topic started by: colleen on Jul 31, 2012



Title: What are the major types of drugs that are illegally used in this country? Descr
Post by: colleen on Jul 31, 2012
What are the major types of drugs that are illegally used in this country? Describe the effects and legal classification of each.


Title: Re: What are the major types of drugs that are illegally used in this country? Descr
Post by: Nightro on Aug 3, 2012
Marijuana LSD Heroin (Schedule 1 High abuse no medical use lack of saftey)
Cocaine ( Schedule 2 High abuse medical use very high dependancy risk)
Anaboilic Steroids Codeine (Schedule 3 Lower abuse medical utility lower dependancy risk)


Title: Re: What are the major types of drugs that are illegally used in this country? Descr
Post by: bio_man on Aug 3, 2012
• Marijuana. Produces euphoria, relaxation, intoxication, time distortion, memory alteration, and focused awareness. It is a Schedule I controlled substance.
• Cocaine. Produces excitability and feelings of competence and power. It is a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Heroin. Produces pleasure, euphoria, lack of concern, and a general feeling of well-being. It is a Schedule I controlled substance.
• Club drugs. Varies by type of drug, but generally includes mild intoxication, hallucinations, and amnesia. They are Schedule I controlled substances.