Question

classify each drug as a stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen, or an opioid.
psilocybin
lsd
cocaine
heroin
methamphetamine
depressant stimulant hallucinogen *
opioid *

Explanation:

• Psilocybin: A hallucinogen (psychedelic) causing altered perceptions.
• LSD: A classic hallucinogen (psychedelic) with perceptual distortions.
• Cocaine: A stimulant, increasing alertness/energy.
• Heroin: An opioid, derived from opium, acting on opioid receptors.
• Methamphetamine: A stimulant, enhancing central nervous system activity.

Answer:

• psilocybin: hallucinogen
• LSD: hallucinogen
• cocaine: stimulant
• heroin: opioid
• methamphetamine: stimulant