Commonly Abused Drugs by Chris https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb en-us 2017-06-11 07:00:35 UTC 2023-02-18 16:28:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Depressant_Alcohol chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/175981208 It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.

As for how it affects the mind, it is best understood as a drug that reduces a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.

]]> 2017-06-11 07:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/175981208 chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176007547 2017-06-11 18:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176007547 Street_Names chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176007606
  • Hard stuff
  • Sauce
  • Hooch
  • Moonshine
  • Vino
  • Draft
  • Suds

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    Alcohol is usually ingested as a beverage.
    Short Term Effects-
    • Slurred speech
    • Sleepiness
    • Altered emotions
    • Poor vision
    • Sleepiness and disruption of sleeping patterns
    • Increased urine production
    • More blood flow to skin surface
    • Lower core body temperature
    Long Term Effects-
    • Disrupts normal brain development;
    • Liver damage and cirrhosis of the liver;
    • Brain cells die, decreasing brain mass;
    • Stomach and intestinal ulcers and destroyed organs;
    • Blood pressure increases, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke;
    • Male sperm production decreases;
    • Lower levels of iron and vitamin B, causing anemia;
    ]]>     2017-06-11 18:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176007843     Stimulant_Cocaine chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176008178 Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for some surgeries, cocaine is an illegal drug. As a street drug, cocaine looks like a fine, white, crystal powder. Street dealers often mix it with things like cornstarch, talcum powder, or flour to increase profits. They may also mix it with other drugs such as the stimulant amphetamine.]]> 2017-06-11 19:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176008178 Street_Names chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176008401
  • Snow coke
  • Rock
  • Black rock.
  • Chemical
  • Candy
  • Nuggets.
  • Hard Rock

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    People snort cocaine powder through the nose, or they rub it into their gums. Others dissolve the powder in water and inject it into the bloodstream. Some people inject a combination of cocaine and heroin, called a Speedball.
    Short Term Effects-
    • extreme happiness and energy
    • mental alertness
    • hypersensitivity to sight, sound, and touch
    • irritability
    • paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
    Long Term Effects-
    • Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain 
    • High blood pressure, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death
    • Liver, kidney and lung damage
    • Malnutrition, weight loss
    • Severe tooth decay
    • Auditory and tactile hallucinations
    • Sexual problems, reproductive damage and infertility
    • Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion
    • Irritability and mood disturbances
    • Increased frequency of risky behavior
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  • acid
  • blaze
  • blotter
  • cheer
  • dose
  • dots
  • flash
  • gel
  • hawk
  • L
  • lightning
  • Lucy
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    LSD is usually taken orally.  This drug may come in the form of a liquid solution which is odorless, colorless and slightly bitter to the taste, and is sold in small vials.
    Short Term Effects-
    • Rapid emotional swings
    • distortion of a person’s ability to recognize reality, think rationally or communicate with others
    • raised blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature
    • dizziness and insomnia
    • loss of appetite
    • dry mouth
    • sweating
    • numbness, weakness
    • tremors
    Long Term Effects-
    • Frightening flashbacks (called Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder)
    • ongoing visual disturbances
    • disorganized thinking
    • paranoia
    • mood swings
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  • Adam
  • Beans
  • Candy
  • Dancing Shoes
  • Disco Biscuits
  • Doves
  • E-bomb
  • Egg Rolls
  • Happy Pill
  • Hug Drug
  • Love Drug
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    Often taken in pill or tablet form, ecstasy can have numerous undesirable side effects, including transient hypertension and problems with thermoregulation (resulting in elevated body temperature).
    Short Term Effects-
    • A perceived increase in energy levels and focus
    • Distorted perception of time
    • Higher pleasure from and desire for physical touch
    • Increased levels of sexuality and sexual arousal
    • Elevated alertness
    Long Term Effects-
    • Nausea
    • Muscle cramping
    • Fever
    • Sweating and chills
    • Shaking and tremors
    • Hallucinations
    • Blurred vision
    • Higher heart rate
    • Increase in blood pressure
    • Tension in mouth, face, and jaw
    • Feeling faint
    ]]>     2017-06-11 20:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176012245     chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013104 2017-06-11 20:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013104 chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013264 2017-06-11 20:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013264 Marijuana chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013290 Cannabis also known as marijuana among several other names, is a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or medicine. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol. ]]> 2017-06-11 20:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013290 Street_Names chriswang https://padlet.com/chriswang/o42nm1q4u0jb/wish/176013309
  • Weed
  • Pot
  • Reefer
  • Grass
  • Dope
  • Ganja
  • Mary Jane
  • Hash
  • Herb
  • Aunt Mary
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    Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporization, within a food, or as an extract.
    Short Term Effects-
    • a decrease in short-term memory
    • dry mouth
    • impaired motor skills
    • red eyes
    • feelings of paranoia
    • anxiety
    Long Term Effects-
    • Decline in IQ
    • Poor school performance and higher chance of dropping out
    • Impaired thinking and ability to learn and perform complex tasks
    • Lower life satisfaction
    • Addiction
    • Potential development of opiate abuse
    • Relationship problems, intimate partner violence
    • Antisocial behavior including stealing money or lying
    • Financial difficulties
    • Increased welfare dependence
    • Greater chances of being unemployed or not getting good jobs
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