Beer
Lager
Ale
Wine
Generics
Varietals
Spirits
Gin
Vodka
Whiskey
Scotch
Taqulia
Depressant
Absorbed through the stomach, small intestine and liver
Concentration is measured through BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to acetaldehyde, and then to acetic acid
Oral (Beverage)
Prohibition started in 1851
Officially in effect in 1920
Repealing in 1983
By 1988 all States had a minimal drinking age of 21
Recreational
Socially
Addiction / Dependency
Withdraws can be deadly
Underage Drinking
Skewed judgement
Can build a tolerance to alcohol
Respiratory failure
Decrease in reaction time
Violence
Sexual Assault
Date rape
Suicide
DUII
Blackout
Alcohol Poisoning
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Health Risk
Brain Damage
Liver Disorders
Disease
Heart
Tuberculosis
Jaundice
Cancer
Mouth
Liver
Lungs
Stomach
Blood is slower to clot
Medical
Recreational
Hemp
Used to make ropes
Lotion
Sativa
mentally "uplifting"
Indica
Sedating
CBD (Cannabidiol)
THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Flower (Bud's)
Oil Concentration
Edibles
"no mental or physical deterioration"
Increases heart rate
Reddening of the eyes
Potental long term effects on cardiovascular system
Slightly addictive
Mellowness
Increase in appetite
Paranoia
Hallucination
Slows reaction of fine motor skills
Loss of concentration
Can Build a tolerance
Benefits
Neuropathic pain relief
Reduces pain in patients with multiple sclerosis
Absorbed into the blood and is distributed to the brain first
Takes 2 to 3 weeks to completely metabolize
Stimulant
In 1985, THC was approved to be used during chemotherapy
California was the first to legalized medical marijuana in 1996
Recreational use was first legalized in 2012 by Washington and Colorado
8 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana
Oral consumption from edible food
Inhaled in the form of smoke/vapor
90% is absorbed when nicotine is inhaled
Releases Adrenaline
Increases heart rate
Increases Blood Pressure
Helps with Focus, Attention Span, and Relaxation
Second Hand Smoke
Smoking while pregnant can lead to a low birth weight
Smoking while Pregnant
Smoking while pregnant can lead to a low birth weight
Baby Born Premature
Higher Risk of SIDS
Made illegal in 1908
for women smoke in public
Cigarette smoking is declining in the United States
Must be 21 years old in the United States to purchase/smoke nicotine
Lung Cancer
Heart Disease
Mouth Cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Breaks Down Teeth Enamel
Cardiovascular Disease
Nicotine Poisoning
Dizziness
weakness
Nausea
Tremors
Emphysema
Nicotine can be Addictive
Two Main Species
Nicotiana Rustica
Nicotiana Tobacum
Snuff
Chew
Cigarettes
Cigars
Hookah
Chewing Gum
Nicotine Patches
Stimulant
Inhaled as smoke
Can be eaten
Recreational
Can lead to Dependence
Reduces headache pain
Decreases hyperactivity
Irritability
Insomnia
Daily Routine
Recreational
Withdraws
Headache
Fatigue
Increase in Heart Rate
Breast Disease
Heart Disease
Low birth weight if in taking caffeine while pregnant
Blocks Adenosine
Blocks tiredness
Oral
Liquid Drinks
Stimulant
Coffee
Caffea Arabica
Caffea Robusta
Tea
Chocolate
Soft Drinks
Energy Drinks
Over the Counter Drugs
Anacin
Excedrin
Can not have caffeine in alcohol
Religious regulations
Restricted Stimulants
Cocaine
Coca Leaves
Chew on Leaved
Coca Tea
Coca Wine
500 Kilograms = 1 Kilogram of Cocaine
Coca Paste
Amphetamines
Ephedrine
Methamphetamine
Crank
Opium
Available Stimulants
Nicotine
Caffeine
Drugs that "Keep you Going"
Freedom from Fatigue
Reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
Amphetamines were used as treatment for depression, fatigue, narcolepsy, ADHD
Overdose
Acute Cocaine Poisoning
Cardiac Arrest
Addiction
Paranoid Psychosis
Increased Blood Pressure
Recreational
Cocaine was once used as Anesthesia
Between 1887-1914, 46 States regulated use and distribution of Cocaine
5 grams of crack cocaine = 5 year minimum prison sentence
In 2010, Minimum sentence of 5 years for possession of 28 grams
Prescriptions for amphetamines
Restrictions of amphetamines started in 1970
Increase endurance with lack of hunger
Irritability
Hallucination
Use while pregnant leads to "Crack Babies"
Babies can be born with drug cravings
Restlessness
Cocaine
Insufflation
Inhaled from Vapors (Smoking)
Snorting
Injecting into Bloodstream
Original use was to chew Coca leaves
Amphetamines
Inhaled
Injection
Oral Administration
Decreases Central Nervous System Activity
Binds to GABA receptors
Relaxation
Drowsiness
Lack of Coordination
Reduce Anxiety
Anxiolytics
Respiratory Depression
Can Build Tolerance
Dependence
Physical
Anxiety
Insomnia
Muscle Cramps
Nightmares
Psychological
Overdose
Death from Withdraws
Orally in the form of a pill
Inhaled (Sniffing)
Medical regulations
Pills are often over prescribed
Medically prescribed to help with anxiety
Used in the form of sleeping Pills
Used to control epileptic seizures
Medical
Recreational
Sedatives
Benzodiazepines
Xanax
Ativan
Chlordiazepoxide
Rohypnol
Hypnotics
Lunesta
Ambien
Inhalants
Paint
Solvents
Glue
Gas
Lighter Fluid
GHB (Date Rape)
Chloral Hydrate
Paraldehyde
Meprobamate
Zaleplon
Alcohol
LSD was used for psychotherapy
Acts on serotonin Receptors
Altered Perception
Hallucinations
Distorted Vision
Dilated Pupils
High Blood Pressure
Increase in body temperature
Increased Salivation
Panicking
Recreational
Some medical Use
Can Build Tolerance
No clear physical dependence
Flashbacks
Cause Anxiety
Orally
DMT
Snuffed
Smoked
Injected
Indoles
LSD
Psilocybin
DMT
Ayahuasca
Tryptamines
Catechols
Mescaline
MDMA
Enhance feelings of empathy
Mushrooms
Psilocybin
DOM
PCP
Stimulant
In 1990 Oregon passed a law making Peyote illegal
Penetrates the Blood Brain Barrier
Methadone decreases withdraw symptoms
Reduces Pain
Counteract Diarrhea
Cough Suppressants
Addiction
Individuals would commit crime to afford opioids/heroin
Overdose
Coma
Pinpoint Pupils
Hallucinogenic Effects
Can build a tolerance
Withdraws
Nausea
Vomiting
Body Aches
Diarrhea
Slows down respiratory functions
Constipation
Orally
Can be Smoked
Injection into Blood Stream
Snorted
Opium
Morphine
Heroin
Prescriptions
Vicodin
Lortab
Oxycodone
Fentanyl
Recreational
Medical
Opium Wars
1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
In 1915, moving/smuggling opioids was criminal
Minimum 15 year sentence
Depressant