https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a karen p. 0 en-us 2018-06-10 05:28:24 UTC 2026-01-04 10:15:36 UTC hello@padlet.com kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266447909 Drug use affects the brain's ability to feel pleasure. A chemical called dopamine is responsible for activating a reward pathway, causing a person to feel good. The brain releases dopamine when a person is doing things they enjoy, like eating ice cream or watching movies. However, drugs increase dopamine secretion and overtime cause a person's brain to be less sensitive to levels of dopamine. As a result, drug users crave drugs frequently or use it in large quantities to keep their dopamine levels up. ]]> 2018-06-10 05:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266447909 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448090 Depressants are drugs that slow brain and body reactions by decreasing heart, and breathing rates and lowering blood pressure. Xanax is a depressant that is taken orally. It acts on the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect, so it's often prescribed for mental health disorders. It acts quickly on the brain and the desired effects occur within the first hour of use. Street names for Xanax include zannies, bars, ladders and downers. Short term effects are decreased physical tension, drowsiness and headaches. The lasting health effects of Xanax include cognitive defects, delirious states, chemical dependency to Xanax and memory impairment.]]> 2018-06-10 05:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448090 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448509 2018-06-10 05:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448509 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448579 2018-06-10 05:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448579 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448619 Club drugs (designer drugs) are often found at raves and are used by teens or young adults. Ecstasy has stimulant properties that constrict blood flow in the veins and arteries, increase heart rate and blood pressure, and cause pupil dilation. Users take ecstasy in the form of a pill with a beverage. This gives users energy and allows them to have fun at parties for longer. it is referred to as Love Drug, X, E, M&M, Adam and XTC. It can also cause hallucinations, enhanced feelings of emotional closeness and increased body temperature. In the long run, it can cause seizures, damage brain cells and mood instability. ]]> 2018-06-10 05:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448619 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448846 2018-06-10 06:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448846 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448882 Stimulants increase activity in the central nervous system, causing increased heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and alertness. Methamphetamine is a stimulant that is extremely addictive and causes drug dependence. It is most commonly smoking, but it can be injected, swallowed or snorted. The drug produces a high feeling, but afterwards leaves users feeling shaky and emotionally/mentally unstable. It is commonly referred to as meth, crank, crystal or ice. The short term effects are increased respiration, elevated body temperature, convulsions and stroke. Long term effects are psychotic behavior, brain damage, stroke and memory loss. ]]> 2018-06-10 06:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266448882 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449149 2018-06-10 06:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449149 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449189 Drugs that distort perception, mood and though are hallucinogens. These drugs overwhelm the brain with sensory information. They are illegal. PCP, also called angel dust, is a hallucinogen that eliminates the sensation of pain. It can be smoked, sniffed, injected or eaten. A short term effect of PCP is eliminated sensation of pain, which can cause users to unknowingly injure themselves. Long term effects are schizophrenia and flashbacks. ]]> 2018-06-10 06:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449189 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449406 2018-06-10 06:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449406 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449446 Known as pot, dope, weed and the gateway drug, marijuana is a popular drug that many people first use. Marijuana is most commonly smoked as a joint/blunt. It can act as a depressant, stimulant or hallucinogen. It can cause distorted perceptions, a high, loss of motor coordination and increased heart rate. Long term effects are memory impairment, damage to the immune system and increased risk of certain cancers.]]> 2018-06-10 06:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449446 kaphan103 https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449589 2018-06-10 06:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaphan103/qtwqw3jgdz3a/wish/266449589