Drugs - Effects, Problems, Laws. by Bryony Exner https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv Made with serendipity en-us 2022-05-12 21:43:10 UTC 2026-03-21 22:08:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Alcohol (Nicola, Sarah) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181960865 What is it:
Alcohol is a flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fragmentation of sugars. alcohol is a depressant but some types are categorised as stimulants.

Who use/consume the drug:
young people usually between 14-15 have their first drink without there parents knowledge.
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Laws:]]> 2022-05-12 21:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181960865 Amphetamines - Speed (Chiara, Liv) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181961489 What is it: Speed is a street name for various stimulant drugs people use

Who use/consume the drug: teens, young adults, and others

Effect:  to feel more alert and focused, and in some cases, to feel high.

Problems: People who take speed for long periods can lose weight, get heart and kidney problems. Long-term amphetamine misuse can damage the brain and the cardiovascular system and may lead to psychosis, malnutrition and erratic behaviour.

Laws: It is illegal to make or sell amphetamines, and to possess or use them unless under medical supervision. ]]> 2022-05-12 21:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181961489 Cannabis (Scarlet, Liv M). 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962226 What is it:

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Laws:]]> 2022-05-12 21:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962226 Cocaine (Loli) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962631 What is it: Cocaine is a stimulant drug obtained primarily from the leaves of two coca species native to South America, It is most commonly used as a recreational drug and euphoriant.

Who uses/consumes the drug: 

Effect: 
  • immediate rush, feelings of euphoria
  • feelings of invincibility
  • increased talkativeness or quiet contemplation and rapture
  • increased confidence and a feeling of invincibility
  • feelings of great physical strength and mental capacity
  • increased libido


Problems:

Laws: illegal everywhere with some exceptions 
]]> 2022-05-12 21:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962631 Ecstasy (Lucy,India) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962799 What is it: a psychoactive drug primarily used for recreational purposes. 

Who use/consume the drug: It is a party drug, so typically young adults or anyone who parties often

Effect: The desired effects include altered sensations, increased energy, empathy, and pleasure.

Problems: 
  • Worse sleep
  • Less appetite
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Impulsive behavior
  • Depression
  • Heart disease


Laws: Illegal in all AUSTRLAA
]]> 2022-05-12 21:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181962799 GBL 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963038 What is it: Despressant (party drug)

Who use/consume the drug: Particularly popular amongst university students club-goers and those who go to parties, including teens and young adults

Effect: GBL has the same effects as GHB – which is also classified as a Class C drug and known as ‘liquid ecstasy. Produces feelings of euphoria, reduces inhibitions and causes sleepiness.

Problems: potentially serious consequences when taken with alcohol or other depressant or sedative drugs. 

Laws: GBL was made illegal in December 2009. It is now classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. People caught with this drug can get up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine. 

]]> 2022-05-12 21:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963038 Heroin (Sofia, Alex, Emily) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963269 What is it: heroin is a highly addictive drug made from a psycoactive, mind-altering substance called morphine that is taken from the resin of the opium poppy plant.

Who use/consume the drug: 18-22 years. Anyone already addicted to opioid painkillers 

Effect: Depressant. Reduces physical and emotional pain and gives warm, drowsy feeling to allow users to forget their problems.

Problems: First time users are usually sick and it can take weeks/months to become 'hooked'. Overdosing on heroin is a major risk as street heroin is mixed with other substances. Overdose can mean falling into a coma or even death. Withdrawal symptoms can mean flu-like symptoms - sweating, shaking.

Laws: Class A drug possession means up to seven years in prison plus a fine supplying can mean life imprisonment and a fine


]]> 2022-05-12 21:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963269 Ketamine (Scarlet, Maddy) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963420 What is it:
Ketamine is a medication that is used as a aesthetic to induce the loss of consciousness and to reduce the feelings of pain. Ketamine is only safe in controlled medical practise and can be extremely dangerous for someone to take it recreational.

Who use/consume the drug:
Medical practitioners and veterinarians use ketamine as an anaesthetic on patients and animals. 
Teenagers and young adults also represent the majority of ketamine users. Individuals aged 12 to 25 accounted for 74% of the population who uses ketamine.

Effect:
The most common side effects of ketamine include drowsiness, double vision, confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and feeling of unease.

Problems:
Frequent, repeated abuse of ketamine can cause damage to various major organs including the digestive tract, urinary tract and brain. Drug abuse also strains the liver and kidneys, and can lead to permanent damage to these systems.

Laws:
Ketamine is illegal to be consumed recreationally in Australia if you are catch owning, processing or trafficking it you have a maximum fine of $3,000, one year imprisonment or both.]]> 2022-05-12 21:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963420 Khat 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963648 What is it:

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Laws:]]> 2022-05-12 21:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963648 LSD - Acid (Sofia, Alex, Emily) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963848 What is it: it is a recreational drug mostly used for its hallucinogenic effects. it is derived from a fungus and created in underground labs before being distributed illegally.

Who use/consume the drug: Data reported in the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse indicate that an estimated 20.2 million U.S. residents aged 12 and older used LSD at least once in their lifetime. The survey also revealed that many teenagers and young adults use LSD--742,000 individuals aged 12 to 17 and 4.5 million individuals aged 18 to 25 used the drug at least once.

Effect: Drug changes the way that users see and hear things. There is heightened self-awareness and users can hallucinate

Problems: 'Bad trips' can be frightening. Users might feel anxious and accidents can occur.

Laws: It is illegal to possess, manufacture and  supply/traffic LSD]]> 2022-05-12 21:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181963848 Magic Mushrooms (Deniz, Sasha) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964013 What is it: Psilocybin mushrooms; commonly known as magic mushrooms, mushrooms, are a polyphyletic informal group of fungi that contain psilocybin which turns into psilocin upon ingestion

Who use/consume the drug: 14-25

Effect: hallucination can occur. It takes around half hour to take effect and can last for as long as nine hours.

Problems: picking a poisonous mushroom by mistake.

Laws: Class A drug possession can mean up to seven years in prison and a fine supplying can mean life imprisonment and a fine. max $2,533 or two years in jail ]]> 2022-05-12 21:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964013 Mephredrone 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964602 What is it:

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Laws:]]> 2022-05-12 21:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964602 Tobacco (Grace, Jessie) 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964833 What is it: A plant with leaves that have high levels of the addictive chemical nicotine. After harvesting, tobacco leaves are cured, aged, and processed in various ways. 

Who use/consume the drug: 5% of thirteen year olds smoke a cigarette or more a week. Around 1/3 of older teenagers smoke on average more than 10 cigarettes a day.

Effect: first time smokers often feel sick and dizzy. One or two cigarettes increase pulse rate and blood pressure.

Problems: users quickly become physically dependant on cigarettes. Long-term smoking can result in heart disease, blood clots, heart attacks and lung infections.

Laws: selling any tobacco products to anyone under 18 is illegal.
]]> 2022-05-12 21:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181964833 Volatile Substances - Solvents 10250254 https://padlet.com/10250254/p5ic3qcggmbb1tv/wish/2181966316 What is it:

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