Hallucinogens
What is another name for Hallucinogens, and what do they do?
Psychedelics. Disrupt serotonin in your brain and alter your perception, thoughts, and feelings. They can make you hallucinate by making see, hear, and feel things that aren't here.
What is the street name for stimulants? What do they do?
"Uppers." They speed up your nervous system by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine, and make you more alert.
What is another name for depressants, and what do they do?
"Downers." Slow down your nervous system by effecting a chemical in your brain called GABA.
What are inhalants?
Chemicals you sniff or inhale to become intoxicated.
What are some kinds of hallucinogens?
Marijuana, LSD, DMT, PCP, DXM, Psilocybin, shrooms, ketamine, as well as MDMA, Molly, Ecstasy.
What are some examples of stimulants?
Meth, cocaine, crack, MDMA, ecstasy, "molly"
What is the most common used and legal depressant?
Alcohol.
What are some types of inhalants?
Aerosol sprays like hair or deodorant sprays. Paint thinners, gasoline, lighter fluid, nail polish and remover. Markers. Household OTC medications.
What are some legal hallucinogens?
There is no legal street use of hallucinogens. Some substances like ketamine are being experimented with for therapeutic purposes, with prescription and taken/used under the direct supervision of a clinician.
What are some legal examples of stimulants?
Caffeine, nicotine.
What are some types of depressants?
Opiates/Opioids like heroin, fentanyl, morphine. Pills like Xanax, Oxycodone, and other Benzodiazepines. Barbituates. Muscle Relaxers. Alcohol.
What makes inhalants extra dangerous?
Inhaling (or snuffing/snorting) substances through your nose is a very fast way for it to get into your blood stream. It bypasses your body's natural defense system. This can lead to very quickly overdosing and sudden death.
what are some short-term consequences of using hallucinogens?
"Bad trip," paranoia, hallucinations and delusions (hearing, seeing, feeling things that aren't there), flashbacks, dissociation, confusion, panic, erratic behavior, severe mood swings, elevated heart rate and blood pressure.
What are prescription stimulants?
Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse. They should be closely monitored by a doctor for healthy use and to avoid abuse or addiction.
What are some common household products that can act as downers?
What other method of substance use is high-risk, besides inhalants?
Injection drug use. 100% of the substance goes directly into your blood and takes about 7-15 seconds to hit the brain. It causes an extreme risk of overdose, and also makes you vulnerable to infection from the needle piercing your skin.
What are some long-term consequences?
Hallucinogens can lead to permanent or long-term psychosis, as well as bladder damage, and tremors.
What are some consequences of stimulant use?
Heart rate spikes, increased blood pressure, damage, irritability, anxiety, depression, muscle clenching, severe weight loss, rotted teeth, face sores, ticks, poor memory, loss of empathy, problems with impulse control, crashing after energy spike, dependence and addiction.
What are some consequences to using depressants?
Slowed or stopping breathing, which can cause brain damage or coma. Dizziness, slurred speech, loss of movement and muscle control, slow reflexes, stumbling and lack of coordination, depression, anxiety, aggression. Memory loss. Heart, liver, and kidney problems. Low inhibition causing you to say or do things you wish you didn't. Dependence or addiction.
What are some consequences to inhalants?
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome (SSDS). It is caused by rapid and irregular heartbeat after you inhale/sniff, causing heart failure in minutes. Asthma. Choking. Suffocation. Brain damage. Kidney damage. Liver damage. It can also affect your bone marrow which is where your immune cells are created, which makes your immune system weaker.