Many consequences when abusing drugs, whether one uses street drugs or medications he or she is bound to have troubles with people around him and the law. When evaluating types of drugs and effects on one’s life, many turn to drugs for various reasons and society deals with society deals with them all differently. Marijuana is a gateway drug whereas prescription pills are commonly used. Crack cocaine and heroine can
Amphetamines are used to treat a variety of medical issues but like cocaine, illicit drug use in the 60s caused the federal government to become concerned about dependency and illegal activities. Prolonged uses of the drug can cause psychotic behavior, depressed moods and dependency can develop. Cocaine and amphetamines both interact with neurotransmitters and higher doses of each both alters
Some people are shy and by using substances such as drugs and alcohol can help them not be nervous to talk or socialize better. There are also many cons of substance abuse, if abused it can cause increased risk of cancer in the mouth, breast, among others. Substance abuse can also reduce nutrient absorption, lower inhibitions leading to high risk behaviors such as unprotected sex or drinking and driving. People also tend to do things they wouldn’t normally do in a sober environment, they can murder or assault somebody without even knowing what they have done or don’t remember. It can also make use have poor decision makings through misperceptions of our own
Psychoactive – cannabis is usually smoked in a roll-up or pipe. It is also frequently ingested orally. Effects: stoned, increased heart rate, reduced blood sugar level, decreased sensory awareness, increased sensory awareness, etc. Street name Effects Risks Alcohol Booze Relaxant, feel less anxious and more sociable Slurred speech, nausea, psychological and physical dependence Amphetamines Speed, whizz, billy, uppers Euphoria, increased energy Anxiety, panic, paranoia Benzodiazepines Blues, downers, tranqs Sedation, relaxation Quickly develop
Outline and evaluate two risk factors of addiction (10) One risk factor to developing an addiction is peer pressure. Peers influence attitudes and consequently alter behaviour of a certain individual, particularly at younger age. Peers will create positive attitudes towards the addictive behaviour favoured by the group e.g. smoking, which means that the individual is more likely to conform to that behaviour. Most people will conform to the group activities as they have a desire to be accepted and avoid rejection.
According to International Trafficking (2010), victims of human trafficking are traded inside of their own country's border as well as inside of the border of another country. Drug trafficking is another big issue, particularly around the United States borders. According to the New World Encyclopedia (2009), drug trades is a production of the black market. In some parts of the world, trading drugs is not enforced among all people. There is a large profit that can result from drug trafficking, which could be one of the reasons behind the crime not always being viewed under a zero tolerance policy.
Professor Evins warned that smoking marijuana overstimulates naturally occurring cannabinoid receptors in the brain, which are located in high-density areas that influence memory, thinking, concentration, movement, coordination and sensory and time perception. These changes have side effects associated with addiction and to withdrawal symptoms when the drug stops being used. In addition to the side effects of prolonged use of Marijuana, it was discussed how the legality of the drug will make it easier for young children to get access to the drug. Young children are the most to lose if exposed
As with most illegal drugs, heroin use has both short-term and long-term effects. Whether injected, snorted or smoked, heroin will begin to affect the body's central nervous system almost immediately after it is used. Short-Term Effects Shortly after using, a feeling of euphoria will come over users, in which they have a warm flushing of the skin, a dry mouth and the feeling of having "heavy" arms and legs. After the initial rush, users will go into an alternately wakeful and drowsy state sometimes called "on the nod." Because heroin suppresses the central nervous system, the user experiences "cloudy" mental function.
Mental health problems can be the cause of substance abuse, and visa-versa, drugs can cause mental illness. Untreated chemical dependency can lead to recurring psychiatric problems.
Throughout my paper I will go into detail about each harmful drug and the effect on the human body. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive illegal and on the rise drug in today’s society. Methamphetamine has many different street names some of them include meth, crank, crystal meth, and ice. Methamphetamine can be used in many different ways, such as injected, snorted, and smoked. Methamphetamine affects the brain, central nervous system, and the mouth.