Drug Types and Effects
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Cocaine
Cocaine, also known as coke, is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug. It is commonly snorted, inhaled as smoke, or dissolved and injected into a vein. Mental effects may include loss of contact with reality, an intense feeling of happiness, or agitation
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Heroine
Founded in 1874 by C. R. Alder Wright, heroin is one of the world’s oldest drugs. Originally it was prescribed as a strong painkiller used to treat chronic pain and physical trauma. However, in 1971 it was made illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Since then it has become one of the most destructive substances in the world, tearing apart communities and destroying families. The side effects of heroin include inflammation of the gums, cold sweats, a weak immune system, muscular weakness and insomnia. It can also damage blood vessels which can later cause gangrene if left untreated.
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Ecstasy
The actual name for it is MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) it is a psychoactive drug that is mostly used as a recreational one. The after effects can change sensations, have increased energy, empathy, and have heightened pleasure.
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Amphetamine
Cocaine, also known as coke, is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug. It is commonly snorted, inhaled as smoke, or dissolved and injected into a vein. Mental effects may include loss of contact with reality, an intense feeling of happiness, or agitation.
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Scopilamine
A derivative from the nightshade plant found in the Northern Indian region of the South Ameria, Equador, Columbia, and Vnezuela. It is generally found in a refind powder form, but can also be found as a tea. The drug is more often used by criminals due to its high toxicity, making it a strong poison.
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Gateway drugs
3 most common gateeway drugs are alcohol, marajuana and pres. medicine
Horrifying Drug Statitics
Proof why you should say NO to drugs
- One in four deaths results from illicit drug use.
- Todaymore than 7 million people suffer from an illicit drug addiction
- 88,894 All the people who have been killed by Overdose
- 2x As many boys use e-cigarettes as girls
- 66% of teens smoke e-cigarettes just for the flavor