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by Emma Schuhmann 4 years ago

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Drugs/ Other Substances

Various substances, including hallucinogens and depressants, have distinct effects and uses. Hallucinogens like PCP and psychedelics can alter perceptions by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain.

Drugs/ Other Substances

Drugs/ Other Substances

Opiates

Opioids

Floods the brain with dopamine and blocks receptors to the brain, helping with reduction in pain.

Slow Heart Beat

Loss of consciousness

Very addictive

Constipation

Nausea

Drowsiness

State

Federal

Recreationally (Illegally)

Pain medication (prescribed by physician)

Oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone... etc.

Synthetic Fentanyl

Heroin

Hallucinogens

Psychedelics

Stimulates the serotonin receptor 2A in the brain making the user feel an altered state of being.

Shallow breathing

Decreased heart beat

Seizures

Tremors

Memory Loss

Transdermal

Rectal

Intramuscular

Intravenous

Oral

Federal has it under a Schedule I drugs

Religously

Nightshade

Benadryl

Salvia

PCP

Stimulants

Hi
How
Methamphetamine
How it works

It increases the level of dopamine released in the brain. However, this excess dopamine is not stored or "recycled" for later. It creates an overstimulated brain that can only be replaced by a wave of unpleasant feelings which trigger the user to use again to feel good again.

Stroke

Paranoia

Effects sleeping patterns

Weight Loss

Dry mouth

Increased violence

Panic attacks

Increased perspiration

Hypothermia

Increased attention

Increased breathing

More energy

Injecting/dissolving

Snorting

Pill

Under Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act

Recreationally

Medically

Subtopic

Speed

Glass/ Ice

Crystal Meth

Caffeine

The human body has receptors in the brain called adenosine, and caffeine helps to fool the adenosine receptors which usually bond with adenosine the brain makes. Caffiene helps block this bond from happening which prevents fatigue or exhuastion.

Effect bones

Fertility problems

Pregnancy issues

Decreased risk of oral cancer

Jitters

Rapid Heart Beat

Alertness

Drinking, chewing (gum), so orally

FDA requires labeling on any product that has caffeine in it.

Both Medical and Recreational

Soft Drinks

Pills

Tea

Coffee

Energy Drinks

Depressants

Inhalants

Depends on the inhalant, some have a similar effect on the brain as alcohol, others increase the size of blood vessels making your heart race.

Permanent brain damage

Muscle spasms

Hearing loss

Short term memory

Loss of concentration

Death

Addiction after long term use

Cardiac arrests

Altered moods

Balance

Vomiting

Headache

Mood Swings

Hallucinations

Dizziness

Inhalation

No regulation

How it is used

Recreationally mostly, however there is one medical use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Aerosol

Poppers

Acetone

Markers

Glues

Tobacco

Stimulates adrenal glands which release epinephrine into the body and increases the level of dopamine.

Infertility problems

Blood clotting

High cholesterol

Heart disease

Lung cancer

Coughing

Dull smell and taste

Irritability

Anxiety

Mood stimulation

Poor vision

Increased heart rate

Topical, oral, inhalation, rectal, intranasal

The FDA has regulation on tobacco products under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Must be at a certain age to purchase tobacco products, age varies state to state.

Recreationally, and if genetically modified by scientists medically for some autoimmune diseases

Etc.

Cigars

Gum

Patches

Pipe

Cigarettes

E-cigarettes

Chewing tobacco

Alcohol

It blocks receptors in the brain.

Dependence

Birth Defects

Heart damage

Liver damage/ cancer

Coordination

Fatigue

Blurry Vision

Slurred speech

Ingestion/ oral

Legal in all states in the US but must be over the age of 21

How its used

Recreational

All in liquid form, more other types exists

Whisky

Wine

Beer

Cannabis
How it Works

Increases the level of dopamine

Concerns

Bronchitis

Weakened Immune System

Increase risk of Lung Cancer

Effects

Increased appetite

Slow reaction time

Dry Mouth

Red Eyes

Increase or decrease anxiety levels

Increase your dopamine

Pain Relief

Routes of Administration

Edible

Goes into digestive track, then the blood stream, and then into the brain.

Smoking

Goes from lungs to blood stream and then into the brain

Regulation

Legal in 21 states for Medical use only age may differ state to state and depending on medical purpose

Legal in 12 states for both medical and recreational use over 21 years old

Illegal on Federal Level

How it is Used

Medical

Recreation

Forms

THC

CBD