https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d en-us 2017-01-22 05:29:36 UTC 2017-05-17 03:53:23 UTC hello@padlet.com vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544339 Usually, psychoactive, or mood-altering, drugs are the most commonly abused.  When a person uses these drugs, the drugs the "reward pathway", a pathway of cells in the brain that release dopamine when activated. When dopamine is released by normal everyday actions, such as watching one;s favorite show or enjoying a meal, the chemical is completely fine. However, the drug use will cause a stronger signal of dopamine to be released, which can lead to addiction. Due to the extra dose of dopamine, the user will ignore the harmful effects the drug being used, want the drug when it is unavailable, and eventually dull the brain from normal levels of dopamine; meaning that the user will not feel as joyful while doing normal activities that made them happy.]]> 2017-01-22 05:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544339 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544760 2017-01-22 06:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544760 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544783 Marijuana is the dried parts, such as leaves, flowers, and stems,  of the plant cannabis stativa.   This most commonly used illicit drug  in the United States contains THC, a chemical that alters the mind.

• street names: weed, pot, grass, dope
• commonly used: in joints, bongs, and blunts
• short term effects: alterted memory, impaired body movement, altered sense of time, changes in mood, altered sense
• long term health effects: breathing problems, increased heart rate, temporary paranoia/hallucinations, problems with child during/after pregnancy

]]> 2017-01-22 06:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544783 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544789 Ecstasy is a synthetic drug that is highly popular at raves.  Chemically, it is similar to stimulants and depressants.  This drug creates feelings of warmth, energy, and pleasure and alters the mood and perception.

• street names: molly, smartees, ETC, vitamin X, vitamin E
• commonly used: in liquid form, tablets, or snort the powder
• short term effects: nausea, muscle clenching, involuntary teeth clenching, chills, sweating
• long term health effects: kidney/liver/heart failure (caused by body temperature spike), HIV/AIDS (causes involuntary trust/closeness that may lead to unsafe behavior)

]]> 2017-01-22 06:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544789 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544823 LSD is a mood-changing chemical that is the most common hallucinogen.  This drug contains lysergic acid,  which can be found in fungus that grows on grains, such as rye.

• street names: acids, blotter, mellow yellow, window pane, lucy
• commonly used: in liquid form, by blotter paper, or gelatin squares
• short term effects: dilated pupils, sleeplessness, tremors, dry mouth, delusions/hallucinations
• long term health effects: hyperthermia, persistent psychosis, recurring hallucinations

]]> 2017-01-22 06:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544823 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544835 Desoxyn is a stimulant that is usually used to treat ADHD. This drug is odorless, white, and bitter-tasting.  Chemically, it has the same effects of amphetamine.   

• street names: crystal meth, chalk, ice, crank
• commonly used: taken orally, smoked, or snorted
• short term effects: increased attention, decrease in fatigue, decreased appetite, euphoria, increased respiration, irregular heartbeat
• long term health effects: addiction, memory loss, psychosis, mood disturbances, dental problems

]]> 2017-01-22 06:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544835 vlnguyen108 https://padlet.com/vlnguyen108/p9djpsh6cu1d/wish/148544839 Xanax is the most prescribed benzodiazphine drug in the U.S. This drug is often used for anxiety-related mental disorders. Often, the desired affect comes within an hour and lasts for up to six hours.  

• street names: xannies, blue football, benzos, white boys
• commonly used: taken orally
• short term effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating
• long term health effects: delirious states, depression, cognitive deficits, psychotic experiences, aggressive behavior

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