Must be 21 to purchase
In all US States must be 21 or older to purchase
Depressant
Inhibility to react quickly
Unsteady movement
slurred speech
clean
windshield wiper fluid
mouth wash
Drink it
Socialize
Celebrate
Long Term
Heart Attack
Addiction
Depression
Arthritis
Short term
Mood Swings
Raised Blood Pressure
Dulled Perception
Loss of coordination
Once you drink alcohol it moves through the body and goes into the blood stream
based on genetics, weight, gender, body weight or how much you have ate, it will affect everyone different
After it hits your bloodstream it starts to affect all the organs in your body
Oral Ingestion
Short Term
Binge Drinking
Crime
Long Term
Addiction
Cancer
Brain Development
Wine
red wine
white wine
Beer
ales
lagers
porters
Liquor
Tequila
Gin
Rum
Whiskey
Depressant
Confusion
Blurred Vision
Reduced motor coordination
relaxation
sleepiness
Dizziness
Stimulant
Elevated moods
Anxiety
paranoia
increased body temperature
irregular heart beat
Hallucinogen
altered sense of time
dry mouth
detachment from self or environment
Smoked
Joint
Blunt
Pipe
Pain relief
Eaten
Brownies
Gummies
Chocolate
Vaporized
E-Cigarettes
Lotion
Short term
Not good learning
mood swings
Long Term
Addiction
Memory loss
Dependence
Short-Term
Short term memory loss
Panic
Loss of sense of personal identity
Problems with coordination
difficulty problem solving
Hallucinations
Short attention span
Long-Term
Cancer
Breathing problems
Memory
Subtopic
Impaired thinking
Only Legal in 10 States
Must be 21 years or older to purchase
Alaska
Callifornis
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Washington D.C.
Vermont
Michigan
Maine
Colorado
THC is what causes the high in Cannibis
It is able to alter the functioning of the hippocampus and orbitofrontal cortex
causes impaired thinking and and interferes with a persons ability to learn and perform complicated tasks
Smoking
Vaporizing
Ingesting
Dried flowers or buds
Liquid
Concentrates
Short Term
Stimulation of urination
Increased metabolic rate
Blood pressure
Long Term
Anxiety
Addiction
Increased vasoconstriction
Blood pressure
reduced control of fine motor skills
Liquid
Kola Nuts
Cocoa Beans
Plant
Long Term
Nausea
Frequent urination
Muscle tremors
Restlessness
Difficulty sleeping
Irregular heart rate
Short Term
Increased blood pressure
Improved athletic performance
Diuretic effect
Stimulant
Alert
Active
Dehydration
Head
irregular heart rate
Faster heart rate
Irritability
Anxiety
There is no law regulating the age for caffeine
Caffeine is safe for consumers up to 400mg daily
It is suggested that children under the age of 12 years old should not eat or drink
Eaten
Chocolate
Gum
Pain Meds
Drank
Iced Tea
Coffee
Coca-Cola
Mountain Dew
Monster Energy Drink
7 up
Rockstar energy drink
Jolt Cola
Diet Coke
Pepsi
Caffeine peaks in the blood within 15-45 minutes of consumption
Then its metabolized by the liver
People notice the strongest effects during their time and many report feeling jittery, needed to urinate, and having sudden bursts of energy
Oral Ingestion
Long term
Addiction
cancer
brain damage
increased rick of stroke
Short Term
confusion
headache
seizers
cigars
little cigars
cigarillos
electronic cigarettes
vape pen
E-Hookah
Hookan Pen
Waterpipes
hookan
shisha
Narghile
Argileh
Smokeless tobacco
Chewing tobacco
Moise snuff
dissolvables
Losenges,
strips
sticks
Long Term of smoking and chewing tobacco
High blood pressure
Weekend blood flow
cancer
lung
stomach
larynx
pancreas
kidney
throat
cervical
Weakened sense of humor
Reproductive damage
Lung disease
Blocked blood vessels
Short Term of Smoking
damage to the respiratory system
decreased lung capacity
chronic cough
bronchitis
Subtopic
Asthma
Short term of Chewing tobacco
Receding gums
Sensitive teeth
Tooth decay
sores
Stained teeth
Oral Buccal Chewing
Smoking Inhalation
Stimulant
Alert
Faster Heart Rate
18 states including Oregon must be 21 to purchase
Maine
California
Illinois
Virginia
Delaware
Arkansas
Connecticut
New York
Utah
Washington
Ohio
Maryland
Vermont
Texas
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Hawaii
Smoked
Cigars
Cigarettes
Pipes
chewing
dip
snuff
dissolvables
Subtopic
Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and the mucosal linings in the nose mouth and lungs
Travels through the bloodstream to the brain
It stimulates adrenal glands to produce epinephrine
Long Term
Addiction
seizures
visual/auditory hallucinations
paranoia
Increased crime
Short Term
violent behavior
not focusing
Subtopic
Subtopic
mood disturbances
Powder
Snorted
Subtopic
Pill
swallowed
base
injected
sometimes swallowed
crystals
smoked
injected
Long Term
Decline in decision making
dental problems
psychosis
Paranoia
hallucinations
repetitive motor activity
weight loss
memory loss
changes in brain structure
Short Term
Anxiety
Confusion
Insomnia
Mood disturbances
Hyperthermia
Increased activity
Rapid/Irregular heartbeat
Increased respirations
Euphoria
Decreased appetite
decreased fatigue
Aggressive/violent behavior
Smoking inhalation
Oral Ingestion
Intravenous
Snorted
Stimulant
affects central nervous system
Illegal in the U.S.
Unless prescribed at the federal level, medicinal enforcement varies by jurisdiction
Smoked
pipe
Snorted
In powder form through nose
Injected
through needle
Meth works by forcing neurons to release noradrenaline and most of their stored dopamine all at once.
Meth actually raises dopamine levels by more than ten times that of any pleasurable activity
Long Term
addiction
brain damage
suffocation
delayed behavioral development
peripheral nerve damage
Short Term
Slurred speech
loss of coordination
euphoria
feeling less inhibition
Paint thinners
Degreasers
Gasoline
Dry-Cleaning Fluids
Correction fluids
Felt-Tip Markers
Paint remover
Glues
Long Term
Brain damage
Central nervous system damage
limb spasms
Weight loss
Bone marrow damage
hearing loss
Short Term
Belligerence
Apathy
Impaired Judgement
drowsiness
Slurred speech
Lethargy
headache
confusion
Euphoria
muscle weakness
Depressed reflexes
Dissiness
Nausea and Vomiting
Impaired functioning
inhalation through the mouth
Depressants
These are legally available for their intended and legitimate uses
Many state legislatures have attempted to deter youth who buy legal products to get high by placing restriction on the sale of these products to minors
Sniffing
from inhalant containers
Bagging
Inhaling fumes from chemicals sprayed or placed in a plastic or paper bag
Huffing
A rag soaked and held to the face or stuffed into the mouth
Inhaling
When they are inhaled they are absorbed though the lungs and enter the bloodstream
Once in the bloodstream the chemicals travel to the brain and other tissues in the body
It then depresses the nervous system
Depressant
Stimulant
Long Term
Addiction
Dependence
Tolerance
Short term
Diarrhea
slowed breathing
Less Activity
Prescription Opioids
oxycodone
Hydrocodone
Morphine
Mehtadone
Semi-Synthetic
hydromorphone
hydrocodone
oxycodone
Fully synthetic
fentanyl
pethidine
methadone
tramadol
Dextropropexyphene
Levorphanol
Natural opiates
Morphine
codeine
thebaine
Heroin
Long Term
Restlessness
Bone pain
Insomnia
Subtopic
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Short Term
Drowsiness
Slowed breathing
Constipation
Unconsciousness
Nausea
Herion is illegaal and not allowed
Federal controlled substances law affirms the essential medical value of many drugs that are controlled substances
State that opioids may be used for extended periods in treatment for patients with intractable pain
It is regulated how much is given
Pills
Injected through needle
put under the skin
Opioids bind to and activate opiod receptors on cells located in many areas of the brain, spinal cord and other organs in the body, especially those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure.
When they attach to these receptors, they block pain signals sent from the brain to the body and release large amounts of dopamine throughout the body.
This release can strongly reinforce the act of taking the drug
Oral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
Long Term
Addiction
Depression
Hallucinations
lower cognitive function
Short Term
Altered state of awareness
Being late
Hallucinations
LSD
Mescaline
Psilocybin
Ayahuasca
DMT
PCP
Long term
Visual disturbances
Disorganized thinking
Paranoia
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
Hallucinations
Symptoms sometimes mistaken for neurological disorders
visual disturbances
Mood disturbances
Short Term
Feelings of relaxation
Paranoia
Nervousness
Increased body temp
Sweating
Hallucinations
seeing, hearing, touching, smelling things in a distorted way or perceiving things that do not exist
changes in sense of perception
Intensified sensory experiences
brighter colors
sharper sounds
Vomiting
Uncoordinated movements
Panic reactions
Increased heart rate
Psychoactive substances
Produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes
Illegal in the U.S.
Smoked
Pills
Ingesting
They work by stimulating or suppressing the activity of the neurotransmitters they are chemically similar to
This causes a temporary chemical imbalance in the brain, which causes hallucinations and other effects such as euphoria
Inhalation through the mouth
Intravenous