Drugs
Narcotics
Basic Effects: Relieves pain
Street Names:
- Dreamer
- Dope
- Fluff
- Cheese
- China White
- Brown Sugar
Common Drugs:
- Morphine
- Heroin
- OxyContin
- Vicodin
- Methadone
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone
Where it comes from:
Opium poppy plant - natural or synthetic
Symptoms/Signs of Use:
—-Short Term
Physical-
- Slowed breathing
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Mental-
- Anxiety
- Aggression
- Euphoria
- Reduces tension
—--Long term
Physical-
- Blood-borne infections
- Track Marks
- Weak immune system
- HIV
- Viral hepatitis
Mental-
- Apathy
- Insomnia
- Paranoia
- Schizophrenia
Addiction-
- Huge mental dependence
- Relapse (Common when there is no change in the environment)
- Physical (repeatedly taking it, does 2 to 5 times)
Withdrawal Symptoms
- Watery eyes/ runny nose
- Yawning/ Sweating
- Restlessness
- Craving
- Severe depression/ Irritability
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Increase in blood pressure/ heart rate
Stimulants
Common Drugs-
Legal-
- Methylphenidate
- Ritalin
- Diet Pills
- Caffeine
Illegal-
- Amphetamines
- Ecstacy
- Methamphetamine
Street names-
- Crank
- Coke
- Uppers
- Vitamin R
- Skippy
Where do they come from:
Normal household items (coffee,)
And labs
Symptoms/Signs of Use:
Short Term
-Physical
- Increased blood pressure/heart rate
- Decreased blood flow
- High body temperature
- Irregular heartbeat
-Mental
- Euphoria (feeling very happy)
Long Term
-Physical
- Physical dependence
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blood flow and heart rate changes
-Mental
- Aggression
- Paranoia
- addiction
Addiction-
Super addictive can lead not physical and mental dependence
Withdrawal-
- Agitation
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Severe depression
- Exhaustion
- Insomnia
- anxiety
Hallucinogens
Basic effects-
Alters a person's awareness, thoughts, and feelings by messing with brain chemistry
Common Drugs-
- PCP
- LSD
- Peyote
- Psilocybin
Street Names-
- Acid
- Blotter
- Cactus
- Magic mushrooms
- Little smoke
Where drugs come from-
Mushrooms and other plants
How they are made-
By humans
Symptoms/ Signs of Use-
Short Term
Physical-
- Increased heart rate/ energy
- Nausea
- Mixed senses
Mental-
- Hallucinations
- Intensified feeling/ sensory experiences
Long Term
Physical-
- HPPD(ppl who don’t take hallucinogens anymore experiencing hallucinations)
- pyschosis
Mental-
- Visual disturbances
- Disorganized thinking
- Paranoia
- Mood swings
- Symptoms of neurological disorders
Addiction-
Doesn’t cause physical dependence but some can cause ppl to develop a tolerance
Withdrawal-
- Stiff muscles
- Depressed breathing
- Convulsions
- Rapid heart rate
- Extreme body temp changes
- Cravings
- Headaches
- Sweating
- Seizures
- flashbacks
Cocaine
Basic Effects-
- Euphoria
- Hypersensitive
- Energetic
- Very alert
- Decrease the need for water and food
Common drugs-
- Cocaine
- Crack
Street Names-
- Coke
- Snow Cone
- Nose candy
- toot
Where does it come from-
Coca plant
How its made-
Leaves are extracted and turned into a paste
Crack- made by cooking cocaine with baking soda and making into little rocks
Symptoms/Signs of Use-
Short Term
Physical-
- Nose bleeds
- Irritation of nasal septum
- Runny nose
- Increased body temperature
Mental-
- Panic attacks
Long term
Physical-
- Loss of smell
- HIV
- Allergic reactions
Mental-
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
Addiction-
Alters and damages regular cells to shut down brain's abilities
Withdrawal symptoms-
- Apathy
- Irritability
- Depression
- Disorientation
- Long periods of sleep
Depressants
Basic effects-
Slows down body and produces a calm/ sedative effect
Common drugs-
- Alcohol
- Xanax
- Ketamine
- GHB
- Barbiturates
- Tranquilizers
- Sleeping Pills
Street/Slang Names-
- Idiot pills
- Joy juice
- No worries
- Green dragons
- Stoppers
- downer
Where does it come from-
Synthetically made in labs or alcohol which is made by fermented plants
Symptoms/Signs of use-
Physical
Short term-
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness
- Dilated pupils
- Memory loss
Long term-
- Weight gain
- Breathing and sleep difficulties
- Chronic fatigue
Mental
Short term-
- Enhanced mood
- Reduced stress/anxiety
- Reduced inhibitions
Long term-
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Comas
Addiction-
Can lead to SUD(Substance use disorder)Can lead to physical and mental dependence. Makes you happy
Withdrawal-
- cold/flu symptoms
- Headache
- Sweating
- Difficulty sleeping
- Mood swings
- Seizures
- Shakiness
- Anxiety
- Hallucinations
- Increased blood pressure
Steroids
Basic effects-
Anabolics steroids- increase strength, muscle growth, enhance athletism, increase the amount of testosterone in your body
Corticosteroids- man-made version of hormones to help prevent diseases
Common Anabolic steroids-
- Trenbolone
- Oxymetholone
- Methandrostenolone
- Nandrolone
Common corticosteriods-
- Cortisone
- Prednisone (most common)
- Methylprednisolone.
Street Names-
- Arnolds
- Gear
- Gym Candy
- JUice
- Pumpers
- Weight Gainers
How are they made-
Synthetic and made in a lab, use chemicals to imitate cells
Symptoms/Signs of Use-
Physical
Short term-
- Inflammation
- Redness
- Warmth
- Swelling
- Pain
- Difficulty sleeping
- Strength
- High energy
Long term-
- Liver tumors
- Kidney failure
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Psychiatric problems
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Reduced fertility
- Acne
Mental-
Short term-
- Mood swings
- Euphoria
- Hostility
- Increased energy
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Aggression
- Paranoia
Long term-
- Roid rage
- Depression
- Delusional feelings of being invincible
- Mania
- Frustration
Addiction-
You can develop a tolerance to it because you would constantly need it to perform better
Withdrawal-
Anabolic-
- Roid rage
- Depression
- Delusional feelings of being invincible
- Mania
- Frustration
Corticosteroids-
- Joint pain
- Appetite and weight loss
- Nausea and vomiting