Tobacco

Common Forms

Cigarettes

Cigars

Smokeless Tobacco

Waterpipes

E-Cig

How its Used

Smoked

Consumed

Classification

Stimulant

Regulations

Tobacco Control Act of 2009

Warning Labels

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,

Effects

Cancers

Head

Lung

Stomach

Kidney

Type 2 Diabetes

Infertility

Concerns

Long-Term

Hypertension

Heart Attack

Lung Cancer

Menstrual Disorder

Short-Term

Yellow Teeth

Bad Breath

Receding Gums/ Mouth Sores

Sensitive Teeth

Routes of Administration

Oral

Inhalant

Topical

Intranasal Insufflation

Caffeine

Common Forms

Food

Beverage

Pain Relievers

How it Works

Caffeine is absorbed into the blood and body tissues. Works by stimulating the brain.

How it is Used

Restore mental alertness during fatigue, found in headache medications.

Classification

Stimulant

Regulations

GRAS

Effects

Difficulty Sleeping

Anxiety

Diarrhea

Headaches

Chest Pain

Concerns

Short-Term

Heart Rate

Alertness

Blood Pressure

Long-Term

Difficulty Sleeping

Weakness

Tremors

Routes of Administration

Injection

Consumption

Inhalent

Meth

Concerns

Short-Term

Disturbed sleep patterns

Hyperactivity

Paranoia

Nausea

Long-Term

Decreased hunger

Brain damage

Increased blood pressure

Increased heart rate

How it's used

Consumed

Snorted

Hooping/Rectum

Smoked

Injected

Routes of Administration

Oral

Injection

Inhalant

Effects

Alertness

Energetic

Hallucinations

How it Works

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.

Regulations

Schedule 2 controlled substances act

Common Forms

Crystaline powder

Crystals

Base-oily substance

Classification

Stimulant

Benzodiazepine/Valium

Routes of Admission

Consumed

Concerns

Short-Term

Diarrhea

Constipation

Dizziness

Nausea

Long-Term

Irregular Heartbeat

Tremors

Seizers

Sleeping Problems

Effects

Drowsiness

Dizziness

Constipation

Regulations

Black box warning

How it Works

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.

Common Forms

Oral Tablet

Oral solution

Rectal gel

How it's Used

Consumed

Classification

Depressant

opioids

Common Forms

Pain Reliever

Synthetic opioids

Prescription Pill

How it's Used

oral consumption

Prescription use

Classification

Stimulant

Depressant

Effects

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Constipation

Tolerance

Concerns

Short-Term

Drowsiness

Slowed breathing

Constipation

Nausea

Long-Term

Physical Dependence

Muscle/Bone Pain

Insomnia

Tolerance

Routes of Administration

Oral

Enternal tubes

Injection

transdermal

Regulations

Federal controlled substances law legalizes the essential medical value of many drugs that are controlled substances. FDA requires safety labels for opioid pain medication

How it Works

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.

Psychedelics

Common Forms

Blotting Paper

Tablets

Powder

How it's Used

Smoking

Snorting

Sublingual

Injected

Brewed

Consumed

Classification

Hallucinogen

Effects

Emotions

Sleep

Hunger

Pain Perception

Concerns

Short-Term

Increased Heart Beat

Nausea

Intensified sensory

Long-Term

Anxiety

Weight Loss

Memory Loss

Depression

Routes of Administration

Oral

Injection

Inhalant

Sublingual

Regulations

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.

How it Works

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.