Season 3, Episode 06: The 6 Main Categories of Drugs Explained

Season 3, Episode 06: The 6 Main Categories of Drugs Explained

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of drugs, narcotics, substance abuse, and addiction. Listener discretion is advised.

What is a narcotic, and what's the difference between an opioid and a stimulant? In the first part of a crucial new series on drug awareness, your host Neo Gentrics provides a foundational guide to understanding drugs and their classifications. This is an essential, non-judgmental overview designed to arm you with the knowledge to understand the substances that shape and sometimes endanger our society.

This episode is a scientific and clear-headed breakdown of the major drug categories. Neo Gentrics defines narcotics, explains how they interact with the brain's receptors, and details why they are so often addictive and dangerous.

This is your guide to the 6 main categories of narcotics:

• Opioids: Drugs like morphine, fentanyl, and oxycodone used for pain relief.
• Stimulants: Drugs like amphetamines and cocaine that increase central nervous system activity.
• Depressants: Drugs like barbiturates and alcohol that decrease central nervous system activity.
• Hallucinogens: Drugs like LSD and psilocybin that alter perception.
• Inhalants: Household products like aerosols and paint thinners that are inhaled.
• Cannabis: The widely used recreational and medicinal drug.

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