types of drugs

                               =)What are drugs?)=
    

"Drug" is any substance that, introduced into the organism by any route of administration, causes an alteration in the natural functioning of the individual's central nervous system and is also susceptible of creating dependence, be it psychological, physical or both

Type of drugs...........

Stimulants: Tobacco, cocaine, amphetamine, caffeine, MDMA.

Depressants: alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines, GHB, opium, opiates.

Hallucinogenic: LSD, magic mushrooms, 2CB

"""Most used drugs"""

.....Alcohol.....

This is a depressive, which means that it diminishes vital functions, resulting in poorly articulated language, movement instability, altered perceptions and inability to react quickly.  

..........Lethal doses.........

Taking high concentrations of alcohol in a limited time can inhibit the brain centers that control breathing and cause the person to faint or even die.

.....Effects.....

In the brain, too much alcohol inhibits the functions of the frontal region, thereby decreasing memory, concentration and self-control.

In the liver, the effects of this metabolism are nausea, vomiting and headache.

In the kidney, it removes more water than it takes in and causes the body to look for it in other organs. This causes the meninges (membranes that cover the brain) to lose liquid which generates the headache.

.....How long is alcohol on blood?.....

Basically, the body eliminates alcohol in three basic forms: through evaporation, excretion or defecation and metabolism proper to the body. About 10% of ingested alcohol is excreted by the kidneys, while only 1% is eliminated by evaporation, ie by breathing, sweating and tears. Finally, the rest is eliminated thanks to the metabolism of the liver.

///CANNABINOIDES///

que son loscannabinoides? 

Are all those that refer to all those chemical substances, regardless of their origin or structure, that are linked to the cannabinoid receptors of the body and brain, and have effects similar to those produced by the plant Cannabis sativa

///Effects///

Acute psychological effects: The most common form of administration among recreational users of cannabis is smoking different amounts of hashish or marijuana mixed with tobacco ("getting a joint").

Adverse effects: Effects of marijuana on the brain: When marijuana is used, its active ingredient, THC, travels through the brain and the rest of the body, producing its effects. In the brain, THC attaches to the cannabinoid receptors found in nerve cells, which affects how these cells work and communicate with each other.

Physical effects: The acute effects of cannabis use are largely due to the anticholinergic effects of cannabinoids and include: dry mouth, eye redness and blurred vision, Reduced blood pressure and increased heart rate

Acute effects:

Dry mouth

Eye disorders

Cardiac abnormalities

Irritation of airways

Decreased motor function

Increased perceived sensations

Chronic Effects:

Impaired immune system

Increased risk of acute myocardial infarction

Increased risk of liver fibrosis in subjects with hepatitis

Increased risk of infertility

Increased risk of epilepsy (under discussion)

***Central nervous system depressants***

***What are central nervous system depressants?***

CNS depressants are substances that decrease brain activity, such as sedatives, tranquilizers, barbiturates and benzodiazepines, are used as a medicine to reduce discomfort, pain and anxiety, generating well-being and facilitating sleep.

Substances that do not have medical use:

Alcohol

Anxiolytics and hypnotics

Volatile solvents: such as thinner, turpentine or gasoline

Heroin, morphine and similar compounds

Marijuana (depressant and hallucinogen)

***Drug involved***

Opiates

Group of substances that can be of natural, semisynthetic or synthetic origin.

Of natural origin:

Morphine (Papaver Somniferum or opium plant)

Codeine.

Of semisynthetic origin:

Heroin.

Of synthetic origin:

Methadone.

Main feature:

Analgesia: It reduces the emotional companions of the pain.

---Inhalants---

---What are inhalant drugs?---

"Inhalants" refers to the vapors of toxic substances that are inhaled to achieve a "fast" journey. There are more than 1,000 household products and other commonly used products that could be abused as inhalants, among the most frequently used are shoe polish, glue, gasoline, gas for lighters, nitrous oxide, spray paint, Liquid for cleaning, and solvent for lacquer or other paint thinner.

---Effects of this drug---

The use of inhalants can cause damage to the heart, kidneys, brain, liver, bone marrow, and other organs.

Inhalants deprive the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat irregularly and faster.

Consumers may experience nausea and bleed through the nose and lose their sense of hearing or smell. Chronic consumption can lead to muscle loss and reduced muscle tone, and poisonous chemicals gradually damage the lungs and immune system.

An inhalant consumer rises to Sudden Inhalation Death Syndrome. Death can happen the first or the hundredth time an inhalant is used.

--- Effects ---

Most inhalants act directly on the nervous system to produce mind-altering effects. In seconds, the consumer experiences intoxication and other effects similar to those of alcohol. There are various effects that can be experienced during or shortly after consumption, including:

Speak confused

Appearance Rubber, dizzy or lightheaded

Inability to coordinate movement

Hallucinations and delusions

Hostility

Apathy

Impaired judgment

Loss of consciousness

Severe headaches

Rashes around the nose and mouth

Long-term consumers have experienced:

Muscular weakness

Disorientation

Lack of coordination

Irritability

Depression

Serious and sometimes irreversible damage to heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and brain

Impairment of memory, decreased intelligence

Ear loss

Damage to the bone marrow

Death from heart failure or asphyxia (loss of oxygen)