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Types of drugs -

1.         Get high

Some drugs make you feel more alert and energetic. They increase your heart rate and blood pressure
– e.g. cocaine, crack, ecstasy, speed, tobacco.

2.         Calm down

Some drugs slow you down. They can make you feel calm and sleepy – e.g. alcohol, cannabis, gases,
glues and aerosols (also known as volatile substances), tranquillisers.

3.         Trip out

Some drugs affect your mind. They distort the way you see, hear, feel and smell things – e.g.
cannabis, ketamine, LSD, magic mushrooms.

4.            Get knocked out

Some drugs block out physical and emotional pain – e.g. heroin.

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