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1. Cannabis
(Marijuana)

Effects
There are different ways of using cannabis, and the method can determine the
effects of the drug.
• Smoking or inhaling: A sense of elation can start within minutes and peak
after 10–30 minutes. The feeling will typically wear off after about 2 hours.
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2.
Cocaine

Effects
Cocaine has a very powerful stimulating effect on the nervous system. It raises levels
of dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure, movement, and the brain’s
reward circuit.
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inside the neuron, and the signal stops. s/234239#effects
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3.
MDMA/
Ecstasy
Effects
MDMA is an illegal drug that has stimulant effects. It can also cause hallucinations.
Long-term effects
MDMA causes a surge of serotonin, after which the body will experience a depletion of this
“feel-good” neurotransmitter.
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persist for a week after using it. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/article
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suggests MDMA has addiction potential, although researchers have not yet confirmed this.
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4. GHB
(Gamma-
hydroxybutyric
acid)

Effects
GHB slows activity in the central nervous system, making users feel
groggy, sleepy, and potentially confused.
At low doses, GHB can cause nausea and vomiting. At higher doses, it
can cause loss of consciousness, seizures, difficulty seeing, and the
inability to recall what happened when drugged.
GHB is easy to overdose on and is often manufactured in home “labs.”
Consequently, victims may become extremely sick after being
drugged with GHB and it can be fatal.
GHB is a colorless, odorless liquid so a victim may have no idea they
have been drugged.
Sources:
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5. Lysergic
acid
diethylamide
(LSD)

Effects
Tolerance, or a need to increase the dose to achieve the desired response,
happens quickly. If a specific dose is taken every day for 3 consecutive days, by
the third day no reaction will occur.
LSD is not physically addictive, so physical withdrawal symptoms do not occur Sources:
after stopping use, but psychological addiction can develop. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/article
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What Are the Effects of Heroin?
Short-term effects of heroin include:
• Euphoria
• A dry mouth
• Warm, flushed skin
• Arms and legs that feel heavy
• Upset stomach and vomiting
• Itching
• A fuzzy brain
• Switching in and out of drowsiness
(this is often called being “on the
nod”)
Molecular formula:
C21H24ClNO5
Structural formula:
6.
Heroin
Long-term heroin use can lead to:
• Collapsed veins
• Insomnia
• Infections of your heart lining and
valves
• Skin infections like abscesses Sources:
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• Menstrual problems and miscarriage
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7.
Morphine

Effects
As a narcotic drug, morphine is often abused for its pleasurable
effects. Those suffering from chronic pain have the potential to
misuse their medication, which increases their likelihood of
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8.
Ketamine

Effects
Ketamine is an anesthetic that acts quickly to cause feelings of
relaxation. Victims may lose consciousness or be confused and
compliant. They might not remember what happened while under the
influence of the drug.
Unlike most other date rape drugs, ketamine acts almost immediately. A
victim may not have time to realize they have been drugged.
At high doses, ketamine can cause breathing problems that may be
fatal.
Ketamine comes as a white powder that may change the taste of
someone’s drink. Consequently, perpetrators sometimes use it in strong-
tasting alcoholic beverages that may disguise the drug’s presence.
Sources:
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C10H15N
Structural formula:
9.
Methamphetamine

Effects
People take methamphetamine for its pleasurable effects.
These include:
• increased attention
• higher levels of activity and talkativeness
• decreased appetite Sources:
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• higher blood pressure
• raised body temperature
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10.
Steroids
Possible Health Effects of Steroid Use:
• Increased risk of liver, kidney, and prostate cancer
• High blood pressure, which increases the chance of heart attack and stroke
• Abnormal cholesterol levels, which increase the chance of heart attack and
blood vessel disease
• Premature stopping of bone development and linear growth (height)
• Damage to the liver, including the formation of blood filled liver cysts that can Sources:
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• Increased risk of HIV and hepatitis because of risks from sharing needles
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