Marijuana

common forms

flowers or buds

concentrates or dabs

liquids

uses/routes of administration

topical

salves

lotion

soaps

smoked

pipe

bong

cigarettes/joints

vaporizers

blunts

ingested

cookies

brownies

gummies

cannabutter

drinks

classification

hallucinogen

hallucinations

delusions

depressant

slows down body/brain communication

drowsiness

muscle relaxer

Subtopic

stimulant

paranoia

increased heart rate

better mood

increased awareness

regulations

its recreationally legal for those 21+ in

oregon

california

nevada

colorado

maine

washington

massachusetts

vermont

alaska

michigan

17 states still don't have any medical or recreational laws for legal marijuana

effects

increased heart rate

anxiety

paranoia

slow/uncoordinated motor functions

stunted cognitive behaviors

impaired thoughts/judgment

impaired short term memory

slowed reaction speed

lung and throat damage

concerns

short term

lowered cognitive abilities

lowered academic skills

long term

tolerance

dependence

addiction

increased risk of using other drugs

increased risky behavior

both recreational and medically used

Alcohol

classification

Depressant

disturbed perception

slurred speech

slowed reaction time

uncoordinated movements

relaxation

concerns

short term

binge driking

alcohol poisoning

long term

tolerance

dependence

addiction

increased risky behaviors

use of other drugs

drinking and driving

alcoholic liver disease

how its used

drinking it

celebrate

socialize

relax

burn it

renewable fuel

dissolved in other products

perfumes

make up

vanilla extract

how it works

alcohol effects people of different ages, genders, races and backgrounds very differently based on the amount you drink

alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and moves throughout the blood stream

once in the bloodstream, alcohol can travel to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier and enter and affect the brain.

the liver then breaks down the alcohol to be metabolized or processed into waste

effects

short term

loss of cordination and balance

increased agression

decreased heart rate

long term

sleep interference

depression

addiction

damage to bodily organs

common forms

beers: 2-6% alcohol

ales

lagers

malts

stouts and porters

spirits

brandy: 40%

gin:40-47%

rum: 40+%

tequila: 40%

vodka: 40-50%

whiskey: 40-50%

wines: 8-20% alcohol

red wines

white wines

regulations

all US states have a minimum purchase age of 21 years old

route of administration

oral ingestion

tobacco

classification

stimulant

euphoria

increased heart rate

anxiety

increased awareness

common forms

cigarettes

cigars

smokeless tobacco

hookah

e cigarettes

tobacco pipes

chew

regulations

18 US states have a minimum purchase age of 21 years old

uses

recreational

routes of administration

oral absorption

chew

inhalation

cigars

cigarrettes

hookah

e cigarettes

concerns

dependence

addiction

increased risky behaviors

increased use in teens with vaping

chain smoking

effects

short term

yellowing of the teeth

receding gumline

bad breath

sores in mouth/throat

long term

cardiac

hypertension

heart attacks

atherosclerosis

respiratory

chronic bronchitis

enlarged mucus glands

copd

labored breathing

other

strokes

difficulty getting pregnant

abnormal menstral cycles

how it works

when tobacco is chewed or inhaled, nicotine enters the blood stream

nicotine in the blood stream travels to the adrenal glands and stimulates them to produce adrenaline

when the adrenaline is released it causes an increase in blood pressure, heart rate and respiration which is the "feel good" sensation

caffeine

classification

stimulant

increased alertness

anxiety

increased heart rate

elevated mood

common forms

coffee

tea

espresso

energy drinks

sodas

how its used

ingested

drinks

foods

oral supplements

medicinally

one of the first known drugs to treat malaria

improved ADHD symptoms

used in NSAIDs

alleviates headaches

concerns

increased sugar intake with coffees, energy drinks, etc.

increased risk for diabetes

reduced sleep

fatigue

dependence

migraines

effects

short term

increased heart rate

anxiety

fatigue

improves short term memory

long term

high blood pressure

insomnia

addiction

digestive issues

routes of administration

oral ingestion

regulations

sodas may not contain more than 200 parts per million

other drinks may not contain more than 65 milligrams of caffeine per 12 fluid oz

how it works

when caffeine is absorbed into the body it blocks the main sleep inducing chemical, adenosine

it does this by stealing adeonsines place in adenosine receptors, blocking the feeling of being tired

methamphetamine

classification

stimulant

anxiety

paranoia

increased heart rate

increased alertness

regulations

this is a schedule 2 stimulant

only available through non refillable prescriptions

routes of administration

injected into blood, skin and muscle

smoked

snorted

eaten

suppository

common forms

powder

rocks

liquid

how its used

medicinally

diet aide

ADHD treatment

recreationally

concerns

dependence

addiction

increased risky behaviors

gambling

use of other drugs

effects

short term

increased physical activity

hyperthermia

decreased appetite

increased wakefulness

irregular heartbeat

long term

damage to dopamine pathways

damage to lungs and other organs

mood disturbances

insomnia

violent behaviors

how it works

when meth reaches it the brain, it acts on multiple dopamines transmitters to release excessive amounts of dopamine

the large amount of dopamine creates the high users feel

the extra dopamine does not get absorbed and stored for later, causing a crash.

depressants and inhalants

classification

depressants

uncoordinated movements

decreased respiration

relaxation

slowed reaction times

routes of administration

inhaled

injected

snorted

how its used

inhaled

spraying it into a bag and huffing it

snorted

crushed up pills

ingested

swallowing pills

injected into blood, skin and muscle

alcohol

common forms

pills

crushed or whole

drinks

alcohol

injections

tranquilizers

cleaners

glues, paints etc

effects

short term

nausea

reduced anxiety

hallucinations

dizziness

long term

coma

cardiac arrest

liver, kidney brain damage

how they work

once absorbed into the body, depressants target the CNS

these drugs lower all bodily functions, causing most all to slow down and the body to relax

regulations

alcohol has a minimum purchase age of 21 years old in all states in the US

anyone can go ti the store and buy cleaners, paint, glue, markers etc

tranquilizers, bezodiazepines, sedatives etc. are only available through prescription

Opioids

classification

depresssant

uncoordinated movements

slowed respiration

constipation

slowed reaction times

nausea/ vomitting

how it is used

medicine

all forms may be used either during or after major surgeries or for chronic pain

common forms

naturally occurring

morphine

codeine

semi synthetic

heroin

hydrocodone

oxycodone

fully synthetic

fentanyl

methadone

routes of administration

injection

oral

inhalation

snorting

Klik hier om uw map te centreren.
Klik hier om uw map te centreren.