https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0 en-us 2017-01-21 03:47:58 UTC 2017-01-22 07:56:11 UTC hello@padlet.com aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148501728 When drugs are used, a burst of activity occurs in the "reward pathway" where a chemical known as dopamine is released. Dopamine is a safe chemical released when you're feeling happy, so it's not exclusive to drugs only, but in this case. it can be quite dangerous. For one, the dopamine may cause the user to blank out on the harmful effects of drugs and they may get more cravings of drugs due to dopamine happiness. And if one takes a lot of drugs for the dopamine effects, they can get extremely addicted, overdose, and suffer through the drug's harsh side effects. However, if one gets addicted to drugs, the brain gets completely used to dopamine and they no longer feel its satisfaction.]]> 2017-01-21 07:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148501728 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502623 Barbiturates, or known by their street name sedative-hypnotics, is a type of depressant taken as a pill that is meant to help relax a person (low doses) or help them get more sleep (high doses). Nowadays, barbiturates are rarely prescribed by doctors due to some of their harsh side effects such as poor coordination and messed up speech and their long time effects like sleepiness, irritation, and constant confusion.]]> 2017-01-21 08:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502623 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502626 Methamphetamine, or known by the names meth, crank, crystal, or ice, is an illegal and extremely powerful stimulant that speeds up all of the activity in your central nervous system that creates a "rush" for you. Methamphetamine can be taken in numerous methods such as orally, snorted, injected, smoked, or dissolved, but they leave all sorts of life-threatening effects such as stroke risks, heart and brain damage, severe toothaches, memory loss, and aggression. Their side-effects from after taking are almost as harsh as well with violence attitude, higher or lower body temperature, intense shaking, and feeling anxious being reported.]]> 2017-01-21 08:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502626 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502630 The strongest hallucinogens, also abbreviated as LSD or called "acid", that either depresses or excites the central nervous system and create vivid visions where the user mistakes themselves for having "supernatural abilities". LSD can either be taken as being injected onto a small piece of paper that is taken orally or as pills and liquids. When under the influence of LSDs, temporary effects such as higher blood pressure, faster heart rate, smaller pupils, and drier lips, but it can also leave permanent scars like constantly experiencing flashbacks, fears of insanity and death, and distorted perceptions. ]]> 2017-01-21 08:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502630 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502645 Often called pot, dope, weed or grass, marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs that is smoked or mixed with food. The main purpose of using marijuana is to act as a combination of a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen, so one may use it for relaxing purposes or to get energized. Temporary effects of taking marijuana include distorted perceptions, a faster heart rate, feeling uncomfortable and anxious, and difficulty concentrating while long term effects include impaired thinking, lead to other use of drugs, and it affects brain development.]]> 2017-01-21 08:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502645 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502651 Known as ecstasy, XTC, X, Adam, clarity, and love drug, it is a common drug found at dance clubs and raves which is considered a combination of a stimulant and hallucinogen, meaning it's prone to greatly energize a person. MDMA can be either taken as a pill, smoked, or snorted that may lead to devastating side effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, weak vision, nausea, and increased body temperature. Some permanent effects are organ failure, difficulty concentrating and memorizing, depression, and even death.]]> 2017-01-21 08:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148502651 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148546866 2017-01-22 07:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148546866 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547278 2017-01-22 07:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547278 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547411 2017-01-22 07:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547411 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547491 2017-01-22 07:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547491 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547619 2017-01-22 07:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547619 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547694 2017-01-22 07:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547694 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547783 2017-01-22 07:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547783 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547960 2017-01-22 07:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547960 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547983 2017-01-22 07:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148547983 aduong106 https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148548069 2017-01-22 07:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aduong106/d12pqz2ajbj0/wish/148548069