Heroin
This is a severe reaction to heroin overdose, characterized by slow and shallow breathing, which can lead to coma or death.
What is respiratory depression?
This neurotransmitter, which plays a key role in mood regulation and perception, is primarily affected by LSD.
What is serotonin?
Using PCP with these substances significantly increases the risk of overdose and death.
What are alcohol or other depressants?
This neurotransmitter, which causes mood regulation and anxiety, is primarily affected by Xanax.
What is gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?
Cocaine is classified as this type of drug, which includes substances that stimulate the central nervous system.
What is a stimulant?
Using heroin with these substances significantly increases the risk of overdose and death.
What are alcohol or other drugs?
This is a rare condition where users experience recurring visual disturbances long after the effects of LSD have worn off.
What is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?
PCP can cause this condition, shown by a rapid heart rate and increased blood pressure.
What is tachycardia?
Xanax is commonly prescribed in these forms, which can be ingested in the mouth.
What are tablets or extended-release tablets? (zyns)
This neurotransmitter, which causes mood and pleasure, is primarily affected by cocaine.
What is dopamine?
This is a common symptom experienced by individuals who stop using heroin after a short period of time.
What is nausea?
Using LSD with these substances increases the risk of additive effects and reactions.
What are alcohol or other drugs?
This is a common effect of PCP use, leading to a feeling of detachment from one's body.
What is dissociation?
Using Xanax with these substances significantly increases the risk of overdose and death.
What are alcohol or opioids?
Cocaine is commonly sold in these forms, which can be snorted, smoked, or injected.
What are powder cocaine and crack cocaine?
This is a common effect of heroin use, leading to constricted pupils.
What is miosis?
This is a common effect of LSD use, leading to dilated pupils.
What is mydriasis?
This is a common effect of PCP use, leading to slurred speech and loss of coordination.
What is ataxia
This is a common effect of Xanax use, leading to slurred speech and tremors.
What is ataxia?
This is a common effect of cocaine use, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
What is tachycardia?
This is a common additive found in street heroin, which can be harmful when injected.
What is quinine?
This chemist first discovered LSD in 1938 while researching ergot alkaloids.
Who is Albert Hofmann
This pharmaceutical company first discovered PCP in the 1950s for use as an anesthetic.
What is Parke-Davis?
In the United States, this percentage of opioid overdose deaths also involve benzodiazepines like Xanax.
What is 30%?
This South American plant is the natural source of cocaine.
What is the coca plant?