How Do Recreational Drugs Affect People

Psychoactive drugs, such as stimulants have a lot to do with the alteration or manipulation of brain activity (Cherry, K., 2015). A good example of how stimulants can alter brain activity would be, after a person takes a drugs such is cocaine they may experience a feeling of elevated alertness temporarily. According toCherry, K. (2015), drugs that are classified as stimulants include: caffeine, narcotics, cocaine, amphetamines and prescription drugs. The most common legitimate use for stimulant that drugs, would be for ADHD. The most common illegal uses for stimulant drugs would be for sports, parties and college students (studying). Stimulants work by increasing the speed of the the messages going between the brain and the body by increasing the activity of the central nervous system

Chapter six talks about stimulants, like coffee (caffeine containing plants for the most part), cocaine, tobacco, and amphetamines. Many people would not consider coffee a drug, but those are usually the people that cannot go a day without it. Chapter seven talks about depressants, like alcohol, sleeping pills, narcotics, general anesthetics, and antianxiety drugs. Like coffee, many people would not consider alcohol a drug; it may be because it is legal but, when it is abused it has potential to cause more damage than many other drugs to one’s self and outsiders. Depressants depress the nervous system, reducing sensitivity to outside stimulation but in small doses they tend to make people relaxed and happy. The eighth chapter is about psychedelics, which are claimed to have the lowest potential for abuse of any of the psychoactive drugs. This chapter discusses drugs like LSD, morning-glory seeds, mushrooms, ibogaine, DMT, peyote, and ecstasy. People have been using hallucinogens since the beginning of time and most of these plants are concentrated in North and South America. The ninth chapter covers one drug only, marijuana. It is not a depressant or stimulant but has features of both, and some people even consider it a light psychedelic. The experienced high from marijuana can differ from person to person.

Stimulants can be used to speed up the central nervous system making a person fell more alert and aware of their surroundings. Depressants are the opposites and reduce the activity of the nervous system and produce a feeling of calm and/or “taking the edge off”. Hallucinogenics can be used to make an individual have hallucinations and have distortions in space and

Caffeine is found in many plant species, where it acts as a natural pesticide. It is found most commonly in cocoa, tea and coffee, but is also artificially added to some soft drinks such as cola to act as a flavour enhancer. When consumed by humans, caffeine works as a stimulant causing amounts of released neurotransmitters to be increased. High use of caffeine has been related with raised blood pressure, restlessness, insomnia and anxiety which, in the long term, can lead to heart and circulation problems.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the three main learning objectives in chapters 5-10, brought out by David Sheff author of “Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy”. The objectives are: (1) Discuss use becomes abuse and abuse becomes addiction, (2) Discuss the disease of addiction and, (3) Discuss Detoxification It is not unique when a person attends a party and gets introduced to a drug, they may try it for many reasons, relaxation, to fit in, or just to be sociable. Some who try a drug as the author states, will use once, some moderately and then occasionally. However, others will begin to increase use not realizing what is happening to their minds, bodies or lives. This is called recreational drug use, which

A drug is any substance that produces a psychoactive, chemical or medicinal effect on an individual. The term “psychoactive drug” is often used to refer to mood-altering drugs. The effect of a drug depends on a combination of three elements: drug (the pharmacological property) set (the characteristics of the user) and setting (the social and physical environment where drug use takes place) (Cheung). Although a drug produces psychoactive effects on the body, the effects, or harms, vary according to user characteristics (set), such as the pattern of drug use, the users perception,of the pleasure and risks of drug use, and the demographic, socioeconomic and cultural characteristics of the user. Higher levels of drug use and drug problems have

These same individuals recount their experience and the thrill the drug provides. The viewer is informed in depth about sex parties at which time the drug is used by an individual to heighten the sensation of these sexual exploits. Although some reported continually using to the point they did not recall engaging in sexual acts. Instead they only remember the method in which they used to get high but report feeling as though it was a great party due to level of energy the drug had caused them to feel. It is described and used by these interviewers in an effort to change the individuals mood to be care free and to have fun. One interviewer stated wanting to feel the experience will never fade away even now as he recounts the experience he wishes he was back in it. While most addictions start as a curiosity the individuals response to it creates the long lasting love hate relationship. Some individuals have been known to start using crystal meth as a way to find a new high transferring a previous addiction to a new

Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It takes the form of a white or blue crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water and alcohol. Methamphetamine was manufactured from amphetamine in early in the 20th century. Medically it’s used for sleeping disorders, narcolepsy, weight-loss, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, but these uses are limited and it is rarely prescribed. Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II stimulant, which makes it legally available only through a nonrefillable prescription.

Drugs have been around for a very long time. They are used for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include relaxation, socialization, curiosity, stress relief, or a form of escapism. However, most people don’t know the threats and danger that it can cause to the body. In this paper, we are going to examine the changes that happen inside the brain due to the effects of different drugs. We will look closely at how drugs such as hallucinogens, ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, and cannabis affect an individual psychologically. I will explain the origin of the drugs, how a person feels while on the drug, how the drugs

Recreational drug use by students in post-secondary institutions has been a troubling epidemic for many years in North America. Recreational drug use can be hard to track because many people who use drugs recreationally do not consider themselves drug users. Therefore many of these users become invisible to most research that involves drugs and the use of them. The term recreational drug user refers to someone who uses drugs to get high for reasons other than for a medical condition. Substances that most commonly fall under the recreational category are marijuana, cocaine, and MDMA. Even legal substances such as nicotine and alcohol can be considered recreational drugs.

Recreational drug use are substances usually and most often chemicals and these are taken for the enjoyment and leisure purposes. Other substances can be classed as recreational drugs such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. (Paintent.co.uk). Lots of people take recreational drugs for a number of reason the biggest reason for teenagers to take drugs is because of peer pressure, if they see their friends taking drugs then they feel the need to take part. According to the most recent study conducted by the Government figures have shown more than a third of people have taken drugs in their lifetime and more than 10% did so in the past year (BBC News, 2005).

It is no secret that drug use has the ability to completely alter a person’s state of consciousness, whether it be through extreme euphoria, increased hyperactivity, pain relief or psychedelic hallucinations. Although many drugs are used for medical purposes, the global issue of recreational drug use is now being fronted as an extremely serious matter that is steadily on the uprise. Recreational drug use is often associated with negativity, addiction and as having serious physical and mental repercussions. One of the few class of drugs that is often associated with both positive and negative connotations are hallucinogens, otherwise known as “psychedelics”, which have powerful altering effects on ones sense of perception, brain function

Stimulants drugs are ‘a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness.’ (The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Drug Facts Stimulants, 2013) This types

Such as, the psycho-active effects of recreational drugs, and the neurological consequences that pose risk to societies and individuals. Which substances actually fall into the category of “Soft Drugs,” as recreational drugs have several categories to determine this. The harms and inherent risks of alcohol to society and individuals. As well as the revenue building the government receives from legalized drugs which will also determine the legality of that particular drug.

Drug abuse is definable mainly in terms of societal disapproval. It may involve experimental and recreational use of drugs, which is usually illegal with risk of arrest; unsanctioned use of psychoactive drugs to relieve problems or symptoms; or use of drugs first for the previous two reasons but later because of dependence and