There are many ways Meth can be used, in which include smoked, injected, orally ingested, or snorted. When Meth is smoked or injected it causes more of a rush. When it is snorted or taken orally it produces a longer lasting high instead of a rush, which can continue for as long as twelve hours. Both the rush and the high result from the release of very high levels of dopamine into areas of the brain that regulate feelings of pleasure. This is why people become addicted.
People who usually take Crystal Meth seek the pleasure from the chemical reaction in the brain and a hyper effect on the body systems. People who use Crystal Meth will experience hyper activity and won’t be able to properly sleep and will become lazy. People who take Crystal Meth appear normal, but for many years of taking the drug, the hidden effects build up. Methamphetamine addiction is very damaging to the body and mind. Bad temper and social difficulties are obvious effects.
It has been the most deadliest drug for years. Importantly, there are many effects from smoking tobacco, such as cardiovascular effects which affects your heart. your blood pressure goes up which may increase chances of blood clots , and the nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict and increase chances of a heart attack or stroke. Williams 2 Tobacco also has an effect on the skin, because nicotine has constrained your blood vessels, nutrients don’t get distributed properly. Your skin loses oxygen and minerals, which can cause premature aging.
Now the patient is hyperkalemic from the metabolic acidosis causing dysrhythmias leading to cardiac arrest. (Excited Delirium Strikes Without Warning). Dopamine can be a self-induced problem by taking illegal drugs that block the uptake of dopamine or it can be something the body produces too much of on its own. Wesley goes on to say that, “A large number of these patients who suffer from excited delirium have pre-existing psychiatric conditions…” (Excited Delirium Strikes Without
These feelings are only temporary and when they wear off the person feels much worse than they did before taking the pills. After prolonged use of narcotics, a persons body will start depending on the pills. If they are not in the system, withdrawal symtoms will occur. Withdrawal symptoms can include runny nose, agitation, nausea, muscle aches, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea,
– Effects: lower heart rate, shallow breathing, stoned feeling, gouging, low blood sugar level, extreme relaxation. Stimulants/party drugs – this includes ecstasy, MDMA, cocaine and new designer drugs. These are most commonly consumed orally via pill form or nasally in powdered form. Effects: High state of consciousness, increased heart rate, sweating, increased thirst, lots of energy, big crashes, etc. Psychoactive – cannabis is usually smoked in a roll-up or pipe.
Like most other illicit drugs, crack cocaine remains extremely insidious, because even with the possibility of death, drug addicts continue to use without caution. “When entered into the body, crack cocaine takes affect almost immediately.” (Emmit). The feeling of euphoria gained by using crack fades much quicker than the painful after-effects. Short-term effects of using crack cocaine include short bursts of increased energy, decreased appetite, increased temperature, mental anxiety, constricted blood vessels, and increased heart rates. As crack cocaine use continues, the effects felt from the drug continue to get more severe.
Controllable Risk Factors | Uncontrollable Risk Factors | * Cigarette Smoking * Other Smoking * Physical Inactivity * High Blood Cholesterol * High Blood Pressure * Obesity and Overweight * Diabetes Mellitus * Stress * Alcohol | * Increasing Age * Gender (male/female) * Heredity * Race | Cigarette Smoking – Smokers have twice the risk for heart attacks, it’s the most preventable, and even non-smokers who are around smoke have higher risks. Physical Inactivity- people who don’t exercise have higher risks of death and heart disease, even people who do mild activities are healthier, and activities should be aerobics like running or swimming. High Blood Cholesterol- heart disease risk increases as cholesterol increases, total cholesterol goal should be less than 200 mg/dll, High Blood Pressure- About 60 million people in the U.S have high blood pressure; it is the common risk factor for heart disease Obesity and Overweight- Unneeded weight puts a lot of pressure on your heart and it’s another heart disease factor. Diabetes- Too much glucose in the blood and the inability to produce insulin. Stress- With exercise you can reduce stress, stress can make one gain weight.
This group of drugs includes cocaine, methamphetamine, as well s nicotine. Though amphetamine does have some positive effects, including, a stimulation of cognitive activity and control of impulses, the greater effects are much ore detrimental. Due to is relative simplicity of manufacturing and overwhelming abundance; methamphetamine use is a plague on America. I personally have seen people deteriorate before my eyes due to methamphetamine use. Cocaine is another stimulant that often leads to dependence in users.
Crack Cocaine: Putting a Crack in Society Abnormal Psychology Name: Jennifer Date: August 7th 2013 Thesis Statement: Crack Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that has satisfying and gratifying yet dangerous short term effects, and devastating long term effects. The problems related to crack cocaine abuse have an effect world wide; therefore it is a problem that society cannot ignore. Which is why we need to focus on treatment,applying and practicing appropriate therapeutic approaches to our future clients. Introduction Today Cocaine and Crack can be found in almost every city and is used has more intense and faster effects than the traditional forms of cocaine use, which are primarily snorting and injecting. Crack which is cheaper to produce became accessible to people of all socioeconomic statuses.