Question

The six main categories of drugs most often abused are:

A) Cocaine, methamphetamines, hash, marijuana, cannabis, and morphine
B) Hallucinogens, inhalants, stimulants, depressants, cannabis, and narcotics
C) Crack, marijuana, heroin, diet pills, prescription pills, and inhalants
D) Barbiturates, depressants, crack, stimulants, marijuana, and crystal meth

Answer 1

The six main categories of drugs most often abused are stimulants, depressants, and anxiolytics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The six main categories of drugs most often abused are:

1. Stimulants: These drugs stimulate the brain and increase alertness and wakefulness. Examples include caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines such as Adderall.
2. Depressants: These drugs calm the brain, reduce anxious feelings, and induce sleepiness. Examples include ethanol (in alcoholic beverages) and opioids such as codeine and heroin.
3. Anxiolytics: These drugs have a tranquilizing effect and inhibit anxiety. Examples include benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), barbiturates, opioids, and certain antidepressant drugs.