Summary of Psychoactive Substances

Cannabis (Marijuana)

• Derived from the cannabis plant.
• Consumed for relaxing and euphoric effects.
• Used recreationally and medicinally.
• Known for pain-relieving and anti-nausea properties.

Alcohol

• Legal and widely consumed.
• Depresses the central nervous system.
• Effects: Relaxation and lowered inhibitions.
• Risks: Addiction, liver damage.

Nicotine

• Found in tobacco, highly addictive.
• Stimulates dopamine release.
• Major cause of lung cancer and cardiovascular issues.

Heroin

• Illegal opioid derived from morphine.
• Induces euphoria and pain relief.
• Risks: Addiction, respiratory failure, severe health issues.

Methamphetamine (Meth)

• Powerful central nervous system stimulant.
• Increases energy and focus.
• Risks: Cardiovascular issues, dental problems, mental health issues.

PCP

• Dissociative anesthetic.
• Induces hallucinations and delirium.
• Risks: Unpredictable behavior, long-lasting mental health effects.

Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)

• Synthetic variations of testosterone.
• Non-medical use in sports can cause health problems.

Nitrous Oxide

• Used as dental anesthetic and recreationally.
• Brief euphoria and altered perception.
• Risks: Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Psilocybin (Shrooms)

• Hallucinogenic compound causing altered perceptions and hallucinations.
• Low physical harm risk but possible psychological consequences.

LSD

• Potent hallucinogenic drug.
• Alters perception and mood.
• Long-lasting effects; psychological impacts not fully understood.

MDMA

• Synthetic drug altering mood and perception.
• Effects: Euphoria, increased energy, emotional warmth.
• Risks: Dehydration, increased body temperature.

Lean

• Combination of codeine syrup, soda, and candy.
• Sedative effects.
• Risks: Addiction, respiratory depression.

DMT

• Powerful hallucinogenic drug.
• Short-lived psychedelic experiences.
• Associated with spiritual experiences.

Cocaine

• Stimulant increasing energy, focus, and euphoria.
• Risks: Cardiovascular issues, addiction.

Ketamine

• Dissociative anesthetic.
• Induces trance-like state and hallucinations.
• Risks: Long-term cognitive issues, "K-hole" experience.

MDA

• Psychedelic amphetamine similar to MDMA.
• Induces empathy and energy.

Salvia Divinorum

• Hallucinogenic plant.
• Produces short-lived effects.

Kratom

• Tropical tree with stimulant or sedative effects.
• Used for pain relief or opioid withdrawal.

GHB

• CNS depressant inducing relaxation and euphoria.
• Narrow therapeutic range; overdose risk.

DXM

• Cough suppressant with hallucinogenic effects in large doses.
• Risks: Addiction, respiratory issues.

N-Bombs

• Synthetic hallucinogenic drug mimicking LSD.
• Higher risk of severe side effects.

Spice (K2)

• Synthetic cannabinoids.
• Unpredictable effects including severe anxiety and hallucinations.

Krokodil

• Synthetic opioid.
• Severe health consequences including tissue damage.

Bath Salts

• Synthetic drugs mimicking cathinones.
• Risks: Hypothermia, cardiovascular issues.

Ayahuasca

• Psychoactive brew from the Amazon.
• Contains DMT and MAOI.

LSA

• Psychedelic compound in morning glory seeds.
• Effects: Nausea, vomiting.

Fentanyl

• Synthetic opioid for pain management.
• High overdose risk.

Datura

• Contains hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids.
• High toxicity risk.

Poppers

• Recreational inhalant.
• Causes short-lived head rush, euphoria.

Xanax

• Benzodiazepine for anxiety.
• Risks: Addiction, respiratory depression.