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Types of Drugs - Coggle Diagram
Types of Drugs
Cannabis
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The main active chemical in cannabis is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the part that gives the high when consumed.
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It is known by a number of names, including 'grass', 'pot', 'weed', 'dope', 'mull' and 'ganja', among many others.
Heroin and other opioids
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Other opiods include opium, morphine, codeine, pethidine, oxycodone, buprenorphine and methadone.
Opioids are depressants, which means they slow down the body's central nervous system.
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Many forms of opioids are used for medical purposes, mostly for pain relief.
Heroin is an illegal opioid made from morphine or codeine by a chemical process. The potency and purity of heroin varies.
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Inhalants
Inhalants, also known as volatile substances, have a range of effects depending on the substance used.
The vapour of volatile substances when inhaled through the nose or mouth can cause a person to feel high or intoxicated.
They can also cause confusion and disorientation, nausea, drowsiness and a range of other symptoms.
Common volatile substances inhaled include petrol, lacquers, spray paints, glues, aerosols, paints and cleaning fluids.
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Addiction: An addiction is a long-lasting brain disorder. People with an addiction can't stop taking drugs on their own. They continue to use drugs even when they know that bad things can happen.
Effects: Drug use can also hurt the body and the brain, sometimes forever and can also lead to an addiction.
Are substances that have a mental or physical effect when introduced to the body. Illicit drug use is the use of illegal drugs (like cannabis or cocaine) and/or the misuse (ie. not using as intended or directed) of legal drugs or substances, including over-the-counter and prescribed medications and inhalants like petrol or glue.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a man-made drug that has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. It is often called 'E', 'pills' or 'eccy'.
The active ingredient in ecstasy is MDMA (3,4-methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine).
It is usually impossible to know exactly what chemicals are contained in ecstasy as manufacturing changes constantly and is not controlled. Ecstasy may or may not contain MDMA, and/or a range of other substances.
Hallucinogens
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They change the way a person perceives the world, affecting the senses, altering thinking, sense of time and emotions.
There are many kinds of hallucinogens, including LSD and magic mushrooms.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant made from processing leaves of the coca plant and usually comes in powder form.
Cocaine can be 'cut' or mixed with other substances, including glucose, lactose and baking powder.
Cocaine is known as 'coke', 'Charlie', 'snow', 'blow' and other names.
Analgesics/painkillers
Analgesics, also known as 'painkillers', are medicines which relieve pain. Most analgesics are safe to use when taken as prescribed or instructed by your doctor or pharmacist, in conjunction with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
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The effects of mixing analgesics with other drugs, including alcohol, prescription medications and other over-the-counter medicines, are often unpredictable.
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