Final answer:
The completion of the original question regarding non-opioids is not provided, but opioids include drugs like heroin and oxycodone, which bind to opioid receptors for pain relief, while non-opioids include NSAIDs like aspirin that reduce inflammation. Not all psychoactive drugs are opioids or illegal; some include anxiolytics and are available over-the-counter.
Step-by-step explanation:
The original question regarding whether all of the following are non-opioids seems to be incomplete as no list of drugs was provided. However, we can discuss the categories and examples of both opioids and non-opioid substances to clarify.
Opioids are a class of drugs known for their powerful pain-relieving properties. Common examples of opioids include heroin, morphine, fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers like oxycodone and hydrocodone. These drugs bind to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain and often producing euphoria, but also carrying risks of addiction, abuse, and overdose.
On the other hand, non-opioids are pain relievers that do not fall within the opioid category. Examples of non-opioid analgesics include anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). These work by reducing inflammation rather than acting on the opioid receptors.
It's important to note that not all psychoactive drugs are opioids, and not all are illegal or available by prescription only; some are available over-the-counter. Additionally, anxiolytics, which may be prescribed to reduce anxiety, can act on receptors for the neurotransmitter GABA. Drugs like benzodiazepines can activate these GABA receptors and tend to have a depressant effect, reducing nervous system activity.