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Psychedelics

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,

Regulations

Warning Labels

Tobacco Control Act of 2009

Classification

Stimulant

How its Used

Consumed

Smoked

Common Forms

E-Cig

Waterpipes

Smokeless Tobacco

Cigars

Cigarettes