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Overview of Drugs and Their Effects

cannabis commonly known as marijuana is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant it is often consumed for its relaxing and euphoric effects while some use it recreationally others may use it for medicinal purposes due to its potential pain relieving and anti-nausea properties alcohol is a legal and widely consumed psychoactive substance it depresses the central nervous system leading to effects such as relaxation and lowered inhibitions however excessive alcohol consumption can result in serious health issues including addiction and liver damage nicotine is a stimulant found in tobacco products primarily cigarettes it is highly addictive and stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain leading to a sense of pleasure and relaxation smoking is a major cause of preventable diseases like lung cancer and cardiovascular issues heroin is an illegal opioid derived from morphine it induces a powerful Euphoria and pain relief but its use can lead to addiction respiratory failure and other severe health problems heroin abuse has signant ific Social and Health implications meth is a potent central nervous system stimulant it increases energy and focus but is highly addictive and associated with severe Health consequences including cardiovascular issues dental problems or Meth mouth and mental health issues PCP is a dissociative anesthetic that can induce hallucinations delirium and distorted perceptions of reality its use is associated with unpredictable and often dangerous behavior and it can have long- lasting negative effect effects on Mental Health steroids or anabolic androgenic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone while they have legitimate medical uses their non-medical use especially in sports can lead to serious health problems including cardiovascular issues and mood swings nitrous oxide is commonly used as a dental anesthetic and recreationally as a dissociative drug it induces a brief sense of euphoria and altered perception prolonged or excessive use can lead to to health issues including vitamin B12 deficiency shrooms contain the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin leading to altered perceptions Vivid hallucinations and a sense of spiritual Insight their uses associated with relatively low risks of physical harm but they can have psychological consequences LSD is a potent hallucinogenic drug that alters perception and mood it is known for its long lasting effects and can induce intense colorful hallucinations the long longterm psychological effects are to this day not fully understood MDMA is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception it is known for induced feelings of euphoria increased energy and emotional warmth however it can have adverse effects including dehydration and heightened body temperature lean is a recreational drug that combines Codine based cough syrup soda and candy it can induce a sedative effect due to the Codine but misuse can lead to serious health issues including addiction and respiratory depression it is often glorified in the media by rappers several notable users have died from overdoses DMT is a powerful hallucinogenic drug found in certain plants it induces intense short-lived psychedelic experiences DMT is often associated with spiritual or mystical experiences and its use is relatively rare it is commonly known as one of if not the strongest psychedelic experiences known to man and should likely be avoided due to the unknown possible effects it can have on the user's mind although many users anecdotally report gaining important personal insights afterwards cocaine is a powerful stimulant that increases energy focus and Euphoria however its use is associated with cardiovascular issues addiction and a range of physical and mental health problems ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that induces a trans-like state and hallucinations it is used medically as an anesthetic for horses but recreational use on humans can lead to disorientation visual and auditory hallucinations and long-term cognitive issues ketamine users may experience a phenomenon known as a khole involving a deep dissociative state with intense hallucinations and a distorted sense of time and space to others a khole often personifies itself in the user as a state of unresponsive lifelessness MDA is a psychedelic amphetamine similar to MDMA but with distinct effects it can induce feelings of empathy and increased energy though it may have more hallucinogenic properties long-term effects and risks associated with MDA use are not fully understood Salvia divinorum is a hallucinogenic plant that produces intense short-lived effects when smoked or chewed it can lead to Vivid hallucinations and altered perceptions the long-term effects of salvia use remain unclear and its legality varies in different regions anecdotal evidence suggests its effects are similar to that of DMT te but due to the Rarity of its usage there is far less knowledge surrounding the substance katum is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia its leaves contain compounds that can produce stimulant or sedative effects depending on the dose while some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal concerns exist about its addictive potential GHB is a central nervous system depressant that can induce relaxation and Euphoria it is sometimes used recreationally but can be dangerous due to its narrow therapeutic range overdosing on GHB can lead to respiratory failure and other severe consequences DXM is a cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter medications in large doses it can produce dissociative and hallucinogenic effects misuse can lead to serious health issues including addiction and respiratory problems often confused for lean DXM has significantly more unpredictable effects n bombs are a synthetic hallucinogenic drug that mimics the effects of LSD it is often sold on blotter paper and branded as LSD as it leads to intense hallucinations however its use is associated with a higher risk of severe side effects including seizures and organ failure LSD for example has no physically toxic overdose threshold if you ignore the psychological effects whereas n bombs are significantly more toxic and can kill in otherwise safe doses if the user had otherwise take an LSD spice or K2 refers to synthetic cannaboids sprayed onto plant material and smoked for a marijuana like high the composition of synthetic cannaboids can vary leading to unpredictable and dangerous effects including severe anxiety and hallucinations crocodile is a synthetic opioid derived from Codine its use is associated with severe Health consequences including tissue damage Gang Green and a range of skin related issues crocodile gained notoriety for its destructive effects on the body bath salts are a group of synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of cathodes found in the cat plant they can induce stimulant effects leading to increased energy and altered perceptions however they are associated with serious health risks including hypothermia and cardiovascular issues iasa is a psychoactive Brew traditionally used in Amazonian shamanic rituals it contains DMT and a monoamine oxidize inhibitor what the concoction essentially causes is a delay in the natural process of breaking down DMT molecules causing the drug to stay prolonged in your system leaving the effects to last hours instead of minutes iasa ceremonies are often conducted for Spiritual or healing purposes but its use requires caution due to potential psychological and physical effects it is also known to cause severe vomiting and diarrhea in many users LSA is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in morning glory seeds consuming these seeds can lead to altered perceptions and hallucinations however ingestion of morning and glory seeds also carries risks such as nausea and vomiting fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid used medically for pain management illicitly produced fentanyl is associated with a high risk of Overdose and respiratory depression it is significantly more potent than other opioids making its use extremely dangerous and minuscule amount can trigger overdoses even to bystanders data also referred to as gemson weed contains tropane alkaloids with hallucinogenic properties ingesting parts of the plant can lead to intense and Delirious experiences but it is associated with a high risk of toxicity and adverse effects poppers also known as Amal nitrate is a recreational inhalent that produces a shortl lasting Head Rush and Euphoria while it is not physically addictive misuse can lead to adverse health effects including headaches and dizziness Xanax belongs to the benzo dipine class of medications it is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders due to its calming effects on the central nervous system while XX can be beneficial under medical supervision it is also known for its potential for misuse and addiction recreational use of Xanax can result in sedation relaxation and a feeling of euphoria however its misuse poses significant risks including respiratory depression memory issues and [Music] dependence