Concept Map Topics

Concept Map Topics

Opiods

heroin, morphine, codeine, and Oxycontin.

Opioid drugs bind to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other areas of the body. They reduce the sending of pain messages to the brain and curb feelings of pain.

Used medically for surgeries, pain management via pills or IV drips

street names/ nicknames

Juice, gods drug, white stuff, painkillers, smack

Classification

depressant

Effects

Dry mouth, euphoria, sedation, itch, constipation, nausea, vomiting, pupil dilation, respiratory dilation

Controlled federally and through each state so that it is only used for legitimate medical purposes

Psychedelics

Street names/ nicknames

Acid, dots, angel dust, tabs. shrooms, caps, molly, lovers speed

Concerns- short term vs long term

changes in senses, visible and audible hallucinations, increased awareness, vs, HPPD, withdrawal system, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, memory loss

effects

Alters reality, lightens mood, creates high levels of euphoria,

when the drugs enter bloodstream, the serotonin passageways get blocked off so the brain can uptake more of the substance ingested , creating a high

Completely illegal with no medical uses

classification

Stimulants

tablets, pills or injection

common Forms

LSD, PCP, Acid, DMT, Mushrooms, MDMA, Ketamine

Inhalants

Concerns of short term us vs long term use

Hallucinations,inability to sleep, loss of appetite, flashbacks, increased blood pressure, brain damage, mental disorders.

ballooning, snuffing, snorting, dusting, glading, huffing

Inhalants are a depressant

nicknames/ street names

air blast, bold, chroming, discorama, glad, hippie crack, moon gas, oz, poor man's pot, rush, snappers, whippets, and whiteout

Provides no medical use to use them as drugs, only used recreationally

Inhalants are not regulated but it is illegal to sell to minors

Inhalants affect the nervous system they slow down the workings of the brain. When inhaled, the fumes enter the bloodstream very quickly and the effects are felt after just a few seconds.

Methamphetamine

Meth is a stimulant

crank, crystal, ice, speed

concerns of short term use vs long term use

faster breathing, decreased appetite, increased blood pressure, increased attention, euphoric rush, extreme weight loss, addiction, anxiety, changes in mental functioning

Forms of use

smoked, snorted, injected and orally ingested

How its ued

Provides some medical benefits but is highly controversial and mostly recreational

regulated under schedule 2 of the controlled substances act and is approved for treatment in ADHD

Meth works by flooding the brain with massive amounts of dopamine, normally released in small amounts in response to something pleasurable

Tobacco

Tobacco is a stimulant and depressant

In some states you can be 18 to purchase and use, in most states you need to be 21 to purchase and consume

has no medical uses, is strictly recreational

Forms of tobacco use

Chew, Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookah, vape pens, snuff

Concerns of short term use vs long term use

stroke, lung disease, reduced heart and lung function, oral changes, cancer, infertility

Cough and cold, weaker lungs with struggle to breathe and lower stamina, gum and teeth health is compromised, increased blood pressure, halitosis

Ciggs, butts, snuf, plug

Affects the brain by stimulating the adrenal gland to release the adrenaline hormone and increases dopamine

Caffeine

Nicknames/ Street names

Java, Joe, Yellow Jackets (caffeine tablets)

How it Works

Affects the CNS stimulating the brain increasing awareness, and mental clarity

Stimulant

Concerns of Short term use vs long term use

Long term: nervousness. difficulty Sleeping, restlessness, irritability and headaches. dizziness and ringing in the ears, muscle tremor, weakness and fatigue.

Short term: increased heart rate, alertness, contraction of muscles, slowing of blood to stomach, dilation of breathing tubes

Forms of Caffeine use

Coffee, Tea, fountain drinks, candy, chocolate, snack bars, energy drinks and tablets

Can be used medically in prescriptions and is mainly used recreationally to provide energy

Caffeine has no regulation and is found in countless drinks and food, the FDA recommends no more than 400mg of Caffeine

Cannabis

Cannabis regulations vary by state, but in Oregon the person must be 21 years of age or older to purchase, possess and use marijuana unless given a medical perscription

Concerns of short term vs long term use

Decline in IQ, persistent cough, breathing problems, addiction, memory problems, heart conditions

Severe anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia, short term memory problems, increased heart rate, lowered reaction times

Cannabis is a stimulant and a depressant

Knicnames/ Street names

Ganja, Mary Jane, Grass, Dope, Weed, pot, refer, has, herb, chronic, dank, roach, flower

Forms of cannabis use

Is smoked in a pipe, or vaporized, dab (pen), tea, edibles, topically and in water pipes (bongs) and joints

How its used

Cannabis is used medically and recreationally

As the smoke enters the body it enters the bloodstream reaching the brain attaching to receptors on neurons activating them

Major systems affected include the nervous system, digestive system, central nervous system, respiratory system, and circulation

This disrupting various mental and physical functions

Alcohol

How its used: Recreational use, alcohol has no major medicinal uses

Concerns of use short term vs long term

Long term effects can include addiction, fatty liver, cancers, brain damage, pancreatitis, etc,.

Can also lead to unintentional injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, burns and assualts

Short term effects include hangover, alcohol intolerance, alcohol toxicity, intoxication

Is a depressant

Regulation

Usually people must be 21 and obtain a permit to serve or work with alcohol but in certain circumstances people can be 18 with a permit and work with alcohol

In order to purchase or consume alcohol in the US you have to be 21 years of age or older

In the state of Oregon you can consume alcohol under the age of 21 only on your parents property

How it works

When alcohol is ingested it travels through the blood stream, the stomach and the brain. The body sees alcohol as a poison so it is not stored and the body works to break it down mainly by the liver

Major systems affected include digestive, central nervous, cardiovascular and endocrines system

Judgement is impaired, speech is slurred, mood and emotions are altered, motor functions are delayed

Common forms

Beer, wine, hard cider, hard Liquor

Nicknames/ street names

Juice, Cold brew, Hard stuff, Sauce, Hooch