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Drug |
Source |
Effects |
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Alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and volatile substances. |
Alcoholic drinks etc.. |
Sniffing of the drug, damages the brain directly and also damages the heart, kidneys, and lungs. |
|
Caffeine |
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks. |
It stimulates the central nervous system and it is the only addictive substance not prohibited in children. |
|
Cannabis |
Hemp(marijuana or hashish) |
It impairs memory and learning. Causes inability to focus and coordinate. |
|
Cocaine |
Cocaine derived from coca and Amphetamines |
Highly addictive. |
|
Hallucinogens |
Natural substances:
Synthetic compounds:
|
These drugs cause mind-altering effects resulting in unpredictable short term peaks in blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, sweating etc.. |
|
Nicotine |
Tobacco |
Gradually destroys the autonomic nervous system and deteriorates the skeletal muscles. |
|
Opiates |
|
Highly addictive. |
