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What Are the Classifications of Drugs in Substance Abuse?
from: Drugs are prevalent in the nation today, but it is with the adamant efforts of law enforcement and drug testing employers that drug abuse will be dramatically reduced. Here are some ways to classify drugs, testing methods and more so you can be prepared.Drugs by Drug Classification
Club Drugs: Examples include MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine (Special K) and methamphetamine (mAMP).
CNS Depressants: Examples include barbiturates, benzodiazepines and Valium.
Narcotics: Examples include methadone, morphine and heroin.
Hallucinogens: Examples include mescaline, LSD and MDMA.
Inhalants: Examples include paint thinner, glue and nail polish remover.
Anabolic Steroids: Anabolic steroids contain chemicals that are similar to testosterone and is used to increase muscle mass.
Stimulants: Examples include cocaine, amphetamines and methamphetamine.
Drugs by Drug Type
It can be helpful to know the different types of drugs in order to know the kind of drug test to purchase. Drug types include:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Opiates
- Amphetamines
- Methamphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Oxycodone
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
- Tricycline Antidepressants
- Methadone
- Morphine
- LSD
Drugs by Drug Testing Method
You can find drug tests for all of the aforementioned tests in several different types. The drug testing methods you can consider include:
- Urine drug testing
- Saliva drug testing
- Hair drug testing
- Drug identification testing
Now you can easily choose which drugs to test for and the means by which you will test!
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This articles is prepared by Christy Berger who writes for TestCountry.com. You can find a longer version of this article at Classifications of Drugs of Substance Abuse. The main resource of this article is from Drugs by Classification.
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