Psychedelics
Therapy
Shown to help with mood and battle depression
For the effect that it alters mood and senses
Dissociative
PCP
Classic
LSD
Shrooms can be consumed by the mouth
Usually through a needle
Not necessarily addictive
Dont alter brain chemistry
Psychoactive
Affects the brain and alters mood
1 year in prison
If caught possessed with LSD
Became illegal in 1970
Law proposed by President Nixon
Memory loss
Can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts
Speech problems
Usually after extensive use of the drug
Puts receptors in the brain cortex to cause the effect
Triggered by serotonin
Alter users mood
Alters senses and perception
Dizziness
Drug slows down your system
Increased blood pressure
Also increases body temp.
Opioids
For the "high"
Pain killer
To relieve pain from major surgeries
oxycodone, hydrocodone
Morphine, codeine
Intravenous
Usually with a needle
Oral
Fentanyl
Accessible
Easy to acquire and misuse
After long term use, can develop addiction
Limit the misuse of opioids
Thousands of people misuse opioids each year
Many states now have prescription limit on opioids
Multiple laws enforced in 2018
Cold flashes with goosebumps
Lowers temperature
Increased doses based on dependence
Need more doses to achieve same high
Block pain messages going to the brain
The opioid receptors cause this
Attach receptors to the brain
Also attach tospinal cord and gut
Nausea
Caused by stomach irritation after use
Sedation
Makes user very tired or drowsy after use
Meth
For a significant High
Used recreationally for the effects or the" high"
Can actually treat ADHD
Also can treat obesity problems
Shiny glass form
Highly purified crystal meth, extremely dangerous
Crystalline powder
Still very dangerous, more accessible
Through the nose using the powdered version
Smoking through a glass pipe or regularly
Addictive
Feel sick when you stop using meth, causes user to continue to use it
Speeds up nervous system senses
Possession of small amounts are decriminalized
Loosening laws in terms of small amounts
Dealing meth will result in a felony
No matter what it is a felony but it depends on what level
Psychotic symptoms
hallucinations and delusions
Long term violent behavior
Multiple killings have been linked to meth
Creates more chemical dopamine in your brain
Changes the way the brain works
Makes you feel extra energized
Heightens central nervous system action
Paranoia
May see or hear things that aren't there
Extremely high body temperature
Can pass out or die because of high temp.
Inhalants
Then a calm factor after rapid hiigh
Feel drowsy after the high wears off
For a rapid high feeling
Usually used by younger teens
Gases
Gasoline can be used as inhalant
Aerosols
Haze or air pollutants
Snorting
Administered through the nose directly
Usually through the container of the drug
Mostly after continued use of inhalant
Slows down messages to the central nervous system
Some states prohibit use of nitrous oxide
If you are caught then you will be fined or serve time in prison or both
38 states have placed restrictions on inhalants
Other states have it as legal for recreational use
Feel less self conscious
Start to lose control of yourself
Slows down central nervous system
Then causes weakness and alcohol like symptoms
Initial excitation or rapid high
Then drowsiness and lightheadedness
Dilate and relax blood vessels
Causes initial rapid high
Hallucinations and Delusions
Memory impairment
Slurred Speech
Lack of Coordination while speaking
Tobacco
How Its Used
Can be consumed as a medicine
Promotes a persons well being
Used for smoking
Can also be consumed for recreational use
Non smokeable Tobacco
Chew, Dry snuff
Smokeable Tobacco
Cigars, cigarettes, E-cig
Through a form called "chew" usually put in lower lip
Causes calming factor after initial stimulant
Increases central nervous system activity
Minimum age of 18 to purchase tobacco
People want the age to increase of conumption to increase
Tobacco regulated by FDA in 2009
Can get a MIP if caught underaged
Can cause heart disease
Constant use causes blood clots and high risk of stroke
Can cause cancer
Lung cancer most common, can happen from repeated use
How it Works
Stimulation causes increase in heart rate
Also increase in blood pressure and respiration
Nicotine flows through bloodstream into the brain
Causes the drug to kick in
Increased alertness and concentration
Initial stimulation then calmness of the body after
Feelings of Relaxation
Calms down inner nervous system
Caffeine
In teas, coffee, energy drinks
Consumed for taste as well as a boost to the day
Restore alertness and activity
Reduces tiredness and drowsiness
Synthetic
Familiar foods, coffee, tea, etc
Natural
Seeds, leaves, nuts, berries
insufflation
Blowing caffeine into body cavity
By mouth
Coffee, energy drinks
Can be addictive
Enhances dopamine in the brain
Stimulant
Increases the activity of the central nervous system
Products not required to list how much caffeine it has
Can be confusing for people if they are limited in amount
Safe for up to 400 mg consumed a day
Still has an increase of health issues
Nervousness
Makes people have the "jitters" after using
Increased heart rate
Higher risk of a heart attack occuring
Causes blood vessels to dilate
Lets more oxygen into organs during sleep
Fools Adesonine receptors
Fakes the receptors to feel like we arent tired
Increased energy
More productivity in the mornings/when working
Increased Alertness
Decreases feeling of being tired
Marijuana
How its Used
Recreationally
Taken on an occasional basis for enjoyment
Medically
Uses marijuana extract to treat certain illness symptoms
Hashish
Made of resin extracted from plant then dried and compressed, stronger than traditional
Traditional Marijuana
Dried Flowers of a cannabis plant
Edibles and Candies
Hallucinogenic
Causes hallucinations and delusions
Source: https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs/marijuana/what-kind-of-drug-is-marijuana/
Depressant
Slows down messages between brain and body
Regulations
21 years is the age where use is legal
Under 21 use of marijuana recreationally is illegal
Legal recreational use in Oregon
Allowed to grow up to four plants on property
Increased Heart attack risk
Heart rate increases for 3 hours after smoking
Brain Development
Impairs thinking and memory along with learning functions
Blood absorbs THC in the bloodstream
Inhalation
THC goes directly to the lungs
heightened sensory perception
Enhanced hearing
Seeing brighter colors
Source: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-are-marijuana-effects
Sense of relaxation
Relieves emotions causing a calm nature
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Effects
Slurred speech
Difficult to read
Weakness in muscles used for speech
Blackouts
No recollection of events
No memory of night before
Behavior changes
Mental Clarity
Emotion
Concerns
Injuries
Fights
Falls
Car Accidents
Binge Drinking
Behavioral Issues and Change
Alcohol Use Disorder
Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-at-risk-alcohol-drinking-67237
Poisonous
Alcohol Poisoning
Liver Damage
Routes of Administration
Suppository
Enema
Inhaling
Smoking
Mouth
Can
Bottle
Glass
Common Forms
Methanol
A component in fuel for cars and boats. It’s also used to manufacture antifreeze, paint remover, windshield wiper fluid, and many other products.
Toiletries
Paint Remover
Antifreeze
Ethanol
The type of alcohol that over two billion people drink every day. This type of alcohol is produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches.
Source: https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/types/
Isopropanol
The chemical name for rubbing alcohol, which we use for cleaning and disinfecting.
Rubbing Alcohol
How it works
Alcohol Absorption
Having food in the stomach slows down absorption
Carbonated beverages speed up the absorption of alcohol
Alcohol Concentration
Greater the concentration, faster the absorption
Source: https://science.howstuffworks.com/alcohol2.htm
Metabolization
Gender is a factor in how alcohol is broken down
Men metabolize better than women
Regulation
Driving with 0.08 BAC or higher is illegal
Minimum fine of 1000 dollars
Two days in jail for first time offender
Have to be 21 to legally drink alcohol
Third offense is a Class C misdemeanor with 200$ fine
Second offense is 500$ fine
Drinking underage first offense is 200$ fine
Classification
Also alcohol is a drug
Effects determined by amount consumed
It is a psychoactive drug
Considered a depressant
Consumed to "loosen up" their emotions
Alcohol can be consumed for "enjoyment"
How it's used
Consumption
Wine
Beer
Liquor
Disinfectant
For Needles
For Skin
Before Surgery
Medicine
Antidote
Antiseptic
