Mood disturbances
Paranoia
Disorganized Thinking
Visual disturbances
Unreal sensations
Seeing Images
Seeing images
Acts on neural circuits in brain
Prefrontal cortex is most affected
Perception altering affects
Sensations and images that are not real.
Dissociative drugs
Some can make you feel out of control
Psychedelics
Roots of Admistration:
Tablets or pills
Concerns:
Extended Sleep loss
Manic Deppression
Schedule 1
Illegal
"No medical use'
Current fight for loosening Regulation
DMT
Peyote
Psilocybin
LSD
Eat/Smoke/Oral Absorption
New Medial research
Shows positive results
PSTD
Depression
Heart Infection
Lung Infection
Muscle Pain
Clam/Sleepiness
Confusion
Nausea/Vomiting
Fully Synthetic
Completely Man made
Fentanyl
Pethidire
Methadone
Semi-Synthetic
Altered in Labs
Hydromorphine
Oxycodone
Natural Opioids:
Occurs in Plants
Morphine
Codeine
Thebaine
Opioids
Roots of Administration:
Transdermal
Class A Felony
Schedule 1 Drugs
Illegal for Public use
How its Used
Illegally
Snort
Pills
Medicinal for pain relief
Hydrocodone
Oxymorphine
Legal to Illegal Use
How it Works:
Attaches to Opioid receivers
Blocks pain
Tells brain to be calm and happy
Common Forms:
Long:
Damage to Central Nervous System
Damage to Blood Cells
Liver and Kidney Problems
Short:
Shivering
Anesthesia
Vomiting
Fatigue
Varied Effects
Amount Taken
Tolerance
Weight
Nitrous Oxide
Euphoria
Numbness of body
Sedation
Sudden Death
Inhaled
Roots Of Admin:
Regulation:
FDA has no Regulations
Not regulated by Federal Gov.
Mind Altering Effects
Inhalant
Common forms
Nitrous Containers
Whipped Cream containers
Aerosol Spray
Laughing Gas
Short/Long Term
Long
Death
Dental Problems
Addiction
Extreme Weight Loss
Short
Rapid and Irregular Heart Beat
Faster Breathing
Increased Wakefulness
Medical Use
Must be prescribed
Meth
How It works:
Powerful Euphoric effects
Massive release of:
Crystal Shards
Powder
Chunks
Roots of Admin
Inhale
Orally
Psychoactive Effects
Feelings of Invlnerability
Increase in energy
Illegal to:
Buy
Sell
Possess
Prescription only
Schedule 2 Stimulant
Affects central Nervous system
Releases high amounts of Dopamine
Stimulant
How its Used:
Swallowing Pills
Snorting
Short/Long term
Dependence
Cardio disease
Respritory issues
Bad Breath
Coughing
Reduction in smell and taste
Tobacco
No flavored cigarettes
Requires health warning
Must be 21
Sniffed
Chewed
Smoked
Smoking
Rectal
How It Works
Increase in blood pressure
Stimulates central nervous system
Immediately Stimulates Adrenal glands
Absorbed into blood
Subtopic
Increased Heart rate
Increases alertness
Cigarettes, Cigars, Chew, Electronic Pens
Increases mood
Distracts brain from unpleasant feelings
Shortness of breath
Long Term/Short Term
Short Term
Restlessness
Anxiety
Higher Body Temperature
Long Term
Weakness/Fatigue
Difficulty Sleeping
Irregular Heart Rate
Long/Short term Effects:
Short Term:
Injuries
Alcohol poisoning
Violence
Long Term:
Cancer
Heart and Liver disease
High blood pressure
Long term Effects:
Brain Devlopment
Learning function
Memory
Attention
Reactions from Anandamide
Ethanol binds to
GABA and MDMA
Releases Chemicals:
Dopamine
Adrenaline
Norepinephrine
Cortisol
Recreational
Caffeine
Regulation
Must be listed on ingredients
Cannot sell in bulk
Generally Unregulated
Roots of Administration
Gum
Mouth Sprays
Mouth Rinsing
Effects
Increased blood pressure
Diuretic
Feel awake or more alert
How it Works
Blocks Adenosine
Stimulates Central Nervous System
Classification: Stimulant
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Heart Rate
Increases Alterness
How its used
Creams (redness)
Caffeine Pills
Common Forms
Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, and Energy Drinks
Recreational and Medical
Alcohol --- Marijuana
Injection
Drinking
Can make you tired
Slows your brain
Gives energy at first
Regulations
Classification
Mixed drinks
Wine
Beer
Shots
Liquid
Administration:
Topical
Sublingual
Oral
Inhalation
Concerns
Effects:
Perceptual distortions
Impair short term memory
Increased appetite
Elevates mood
How it works
Reacts with the chemical Anandamide
THC binds to cannabinoid receptors
Regulations:
License to sell
No driving
Possession limits:
4 plants
5 ounces of extract
8 ounces in home
1 ounce in public
21 years old
Classification:
Hallucinogen
Depressant
Usage:
Pipe/Bong
Blunt
Joint
Eating
Common forms:
Leaf, Edibles, and Extract
