commom forms
crystalline powder
compressed to the form of a pill
crystal methamphetamine
hows its used
treat ADHD, and narcolepsy
snorted
injected
inhaled
oral
classification
addictive stimulant
regulation
Possession Penalties
how it works
It increases the amount of the natural chemical dopamine in the brain
Dopamine is involved in many processes like body movement, motivation, and reinforcement of rewarding behaviors
Meth causes the brain to rapidly release high levels of dopamine in the reward areas of the brain.
effects
affects the central nervous system
alters brain structures involving decision-making and causes a decline in mental flexibility
concerns
short term
Anxiety
Confusion
Insomnia
violent behavior
long terms
higher doses and engage more frequently
memory loss
weight loss
hallucinations and addiction
routes of administration
Swallowed/ingested
smoked
injected
common forms
tablets
liquid
hows its used
Sedative
treat panic disorders and anxiety
classification
deppresant
Benzodiazepine
regulation
available by prescription only
how it works
works quickly
slows down the movement of brain chemicals
boosting the effects of a natural chemical made in the brain
effects
act on the brain and central nervous system
cognitive dysfunction
anxiety
concerns
short term
Drowsiness
dizziness
light-headedness
long term
seizures
hallucinations
memory problems
routes of administration
oral
common forms
beer
wine
liquor
whisky
tequila
how its used
taken to "loosen up"
classification
depressant
regulation
minimum legal drinking age as 21 years old
how it works
Alcohol reaches every organ and distributes throughtout the water in our bodies
brain gets particularly affected by alcohol
metabolize in the liver by enzymes
effects
crime + violence
social harm
unemployment
homeless
concerns
short term
injuries
drowning
burns
risky behavior
assault
violence
long term
liver damage
cardiovascular damage
cancer
stroke
routes of adminstration
oral ingestion
common forms
synthetic opioids
fentanyl
pain relievers
oxycodone
morphine
hydrocodone
heroin
how its used
mask pain
relax the body
classification
opium
endogenous
semisynthetic
synthetic
regulation
prescription
how it works
binding to opioid receptors in the brain
reduce the sending of pain messages to the brain and reduce feelings of pain
effects
physical dependence
addiction
concerns
short term
slow down your heart and lungs
Drowsiness
Unconsciousness
long term
dependence or addiction
brain damage
death
routes of administration
oral
intramuscular
intravenous
subcutaneous
common forms
inhalation
hand/water pipes
rolling paper
hookahs
vaporization
oral
edibles
oils
tinctures
topical
how its used
medical use
treat disease/conditions
classifications
depressant
hallucinogenic
stimulant
regulations
all cannabis products in legal dispensaries must first be tested and approved
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Oregon Health Authority
how it works
gas enters your lungs before bloodstream
ingestion through the digestion track before bloodstream
absorb through skin
THC main active chemical
effects
begin to experience effects almost immediately
sense of relaxation
concerns
short term
hallucinations
anxiety
strokes
long term
decline IQ
financial difficulties
welfare dependence
routes of administration
smoking
inhaling
vaporizing
Common forms
beverages, pills, sports drinks, tea, soda
how it's used
alertness, weight loss, not feel tired
classification
stimulant
regulation
unregulated
how it works
As adenosine is created in the brain, it binds to adenosine receptors
Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant.
This binding causes drowsiness by slowing down nerve cell activity
effects
Depression
Blood sugar
Insomnia
concerns
short term
lead to dehydration
stomach ache
Increases blood pressure
headaches
long term
affect brain plasticity
muscle tremor
muscle breakdown
routes of administration
food
drink
pill
common forms
smoke
cigaretts
bidis
pipe
sniff
snuff
chew
chewing tobacco
how it's used
stress relief
pleasure
classification
stimulant
regulation
controlled programs
FDA played no role in the regulation of tobacco products
purchased by anyone at the age of 18 or older
how it works
nicotine enters the body and activates nicotine receptors in the brain
Nicotine causes blood vessels to tighten, which restricts the flow of blood.
The rush of adrenaline stimulates the body and causes an increase in blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate.
effects
lung cancer
chronic bronchiti
damages your entire cardiovascular system
concerns
short term
stained teeth
shortness of breath
increase heart rate
long term
chronic diseases
cancer
addiction
death
routes of administration
smoke
chew
sniff
common forms
LSD
plants
how its used
alter perception, thoughts, and feelings
classification
tryptamines
phenethylamines
lysergamides
regulation
not approved by the Food and Drug Administration
how it works
changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes
effects
trigger psychedelic experiences
visual/auditory changes
concerns
short term
Increased blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature
Loss of appetite, sweating, dry mouth
Weak body, tremors, numbness all over
long term
Psychosis
bipolar
memory loss
routes of administration
plants
orally