https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc Drugs R Bad en-us 2017-06-03 20:47:54 UTC 2026-02-25 12:23:03 UTC hello@padlet.com antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175082038 Generally, drugs include chemicals that interfere and alter how neurons normally function; their chemical structures typically mimic another natural neurotransmitter, "fooling" your neurons to react when they shouldn't. In addition, most drugs are dosed with incredible amounts of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that stimulates pleasure, creating an award system from taking drugs and eventually leading to addiction.]]> 2017-06-03 21:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175082038 antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175131398 - Depressants are psychoactive drugs that slows brain and body reactions.
- Sometimes referred to as Barb, Phennies, Downers, and many other cryptic nicknames.
- Usually comes in the forms of pills.
- Short term effects:  slow brain function, poor concentration,  sluggishness, disorientation, depression, and addiction.
- Long term effects: chronic fatigue,  breathing issues, delirium, diabetes, depression, and life-threatening effects.]]> 2017-06-04 20:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175131398 antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132265 - Hallucinogens are drugs that overload the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality.
- Sometimes referred to as K, Vitamin K, or cat valium.
- Sold in a liquefied state, as an absorbent tab, or in small, paper squares.
-  Short term effects: high blood pressure, hallucinations, tremors, and paranoia.
- Long term effects: delusional behaviors, extreme depression, problems in relationships, mood swings, and schizophrenia.]]> 2017-06-04 20:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132265 antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132276 - Stimulants are drugs that speed up activities of the central nervous system.
- Sometimes referred to as snow, coke, or blow.
- Typically takes on the form of powder, where it can be sniffed, smoked, or injected directly into the bloodstream.
- Short term effects: increased heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and alertness.
- Long term effects: hyperactivity, depression, stroke, paranoia, liver damage, seizures, and heart and lung diseases.]]> 2017-06-04 20:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132276 antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132292 -  Club drugs are often associated with dance clubs and raves, although they are now widely available - induces highly unpredictable behavior.
- Sometimes referred to as, Adam, roofies, G, or rophies.
- Either distributed as a powder, liquid, or pill.
- Short term effects: impaired judgement, confusion, memory loss, blurred vision, and false senses of affection.
- Long term effects: permanent brain damage, depression, kidney failure, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, and even death.]]> 2017-06-04 20:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132292 antran110 https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132303 - Marijuana is the leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant.
- Sometimes referred to as pot, dope, weed, or grass.
- Can either be smoked in a pipe or mixed and eaten with food.
- Short term effects: distorted perceptions, difficulty in thinking,  and feelings of anxiety or paranoia.
- Long term effects: damage to short term memory, lost of motivation to work, and increased risks of certain cancers.]]> 2017-06-04 20:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/antran110/t2uzoof1ojbc/wish/175132303