Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a category of drugs?

1. Stimulants

2. Inhalants

3. Psychoactive foods

4. Hallucinogens

The correct answer is: Psychoactive foods

Psychoactive foods are not recognized as a distinct category of drugs in the same way that stimulants, inhalants, and hallucinogens are. Stimulants refer to substances that increase activity in the central nervous system, enhancing alertness and energy. Inhalants encompass a range of substances that produce psychoactive effects when inhaled, often found in household products. Hallucinogens are drugs that can alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes. The term "psychoactive foods" may refer to certain foods that can affect mood or cognition through natural compounds, but they do not constitute a formal category of drugs like the other options. The classification of drugs typically relies on their pharmacological effects and how they interact with the body, whereas psychoactive foods lack this defined categorization within drug classifications used in law enforcement or medical contexts.