Psychedelics and benzodiazepines like Valium have diverse effects and uses. Psychedelics, classified as hallucinogens, can be consumed in various forms including blotting paper, powder, and tablets, and administered through methods such as sublingual, injection, and oral.
Temporarily disrupt the communication between brain chemical systems throughout the brain and spinal cord. Some psychedelics interfere with the action of the brain chemical serotonin which then effects a persons mood, sleep, hunger, and body temperature.
Declared illegal under the unconventional on psychotropic substances of 1971. Many countries have analogue acts that automatically forbid any drugs sharing similar chemical structures to common illicit substances regardless of whether or not they are harmful.
Depression
Memory Loss
Weight Loss
Intensified sensory
Increased Heart Beat
Pain Perception
Hunger
Sleep
Emotions
Hallucinogen
Brewed
Sublingual
Snorting
Smoking
Powder
Tablets
Blotting Paper
opioids
Opioids attach to proteins called opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain, spine and other parts of the body. The opioids block pain messages sent from the body through the spine to the brain.
Federal controlled substances law legalizes the essential medical value of many drugs that are controlled substances. FDA requires safety labels for opioid pain medication
transdermal
Enternal tubes
Insomnia
Muscle/Bone Pain
Physical Dependence
Slowed breathing
Tolerance
Vomiting
Prescription use
oral consumption
Prescription Pill
Synthetic opioids
Pain Reliever
Benzodiazepine/Valium
Depressant
How it's Used
Rectal gel
Oral solution
Oral Tablet
Works with the chemicals in the brain called GABA. GABA reduces activity in parts of the brain that control memory, emotions, logical thoughts, and functions like breathing. Valium increases effects of GABA. Makes muscles relax, reduce anxiety, and causes drowsiness.
Black box warning
Drowsiness
Sleeping Problems
Seizers
Irregular Heartbeat
Dizziness
Constipation
Routes of Admission
Meth
Base-oily substance
Crystals
Crystaline powder
Schedule 2 controlled substances act
Meth works by flooding the brain with dopamine (pleasure). Also forcing neurons to release noradrenaline. Causing people to feel energetic, awake, and alert. The power of euphoric effects is a major reason why people can become dependent on meth so quickly.
Hallucinations
Energetic
How it's used
Injected
Hooping/Rectum
Snorted
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Brain damage
Decreased hunger
Nausea
Paranoia
Hyperactivity
Disturbed sleep patterns
Caffeine
Inhalent
Consumption
Injection
Tremors
Weakness
Blood Pressure
Alertness
Heart Rate
Chest Pain
Headaches
Diarrhea
Anxiety
Difficulty Sleeping
GRAS
How it is Used
Restore mental alertness during fatigue, found in headache medications.
Caffeine is absorbed into the blood and body tissues. Works by stimulating the brain.
Pain Relievers
Beverage
Food
Tobacco
Routes of Administration
Intranasal Insufflation
Topical
Inhalant
Oral
Concerns
Short-Term
Sensitive Teeth
Receding Gums/ Mouth Sores
Bad Breath
Yellow Teeth
Long-Term
Menstrual Disorder
Lung Cancer
Heart Attack
Hypertension
Effects
Infertility
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancers
Kidney
Stomach
Lung
Head
How it Works
Nicotine in the tobacco stimulants the adrenal glands causing a boost of adrenaline. The adrenaline causes the body to increase in blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate,