Drug Classifications and Pharmacology

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  1. Why are drugs classified in the categories they are?
  2. Give a description of the actions of drugs in each category.
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Running head: DRUG CLASSIFICATION AND PHARMACOLOGY

Drug Classification and Pharmacology
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DRUG CLASSIFICATION AND PHARMACOLOGY
Drug Classification and Pharmacology
1. Why are drugs classified in the categories they are?
According to Rang et al. (2014), drugs classification follows the reasons of diversified
conditions of treating diseases and differences in chemical composition and activity to ensure
safety and avoiding addiction on consumers. The federal agency under Controlled Substance Act
regulates the classification of drugs subject to addiction, treatment and rehabilitation thus the
categories; narcotics, depressants, cannabis drugs, hallucinogens, narcotics, and inhalant. This
designation falls under the broader category of psychoactive drugs as they affect mood, feelings,
memory, and perception not limiting others. Also, having drugsin categories assist in addressing
addiction reflected in the syndrome of withdrawal (prolonged or excessive consumption of a
drug) and tolerance (minimal effects of usage). The statutory has come up with precise
awareness on illegal drugs foll...


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