People use other illicit drugs. We can consider the different groups of drugs based on the type of effect they have on a person or how people use them. Depressants are drugs that act by slowing the action of the central nervous system. These include pain killers and tranquilizers, many […]
Daily Archives: September 5, 2019
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For about 20 years, the US has been struggling with rising rates of use for particular types of drugs – opioids. These drugs interact with opioid receptors in the brain and include prescription pain medications and illegal drugs like heroin. In particular, one of the dangerous possible affects of opioid […]
People can abuse drugs when they overuse them, often to the point of various negative consequences. They may start to feel withdrawal symptoms when they stop using the drug – mental, emotional or physical effects that happen because your brain has adapted to having the drug. It is also possible […]
One common illicit drug is marijuana, which are dried parts of the plant Cannibis sativa or Cannibis indica. The main psycho-active ingredient in this plant is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. Many people either smoke or use vaporizers when using this drug. People can also mix the plant into food (commonly called […]
