Definition of drugs

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Definition of hallucinogens

Hallucinogens are a class of drugs that cause symptoms resembling psychosis (hallucinations, loss of sense of reality, oneiroid states, and other dramatic changes in thinking and perception).

Marijuana is a drug made from hemp (Cannabis sativa). It is a mixture of the above-ground parts of the plant. When the resin of the plant is extracted, a more active product is obtained - hashish. Cannabis (a general term for the psychoactive products of hemp) contains three main cannabinoids: cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol, and cannabinol.

Definition of cocaine

Cocaine is an alkaloid obtained from the Erythroxylon coca shrub, which grows in Bolivia and Peru. There are currently two known ways to use cocaine. The first is to inhale the drug.

Definition of amphetamines

Amphetamine and substances similar in structure have a pronounced stimulating effect on the central nervous system. Amphetamine addiction is quite typical for professional athletes, drivers transporting goods over long distances (they use the drug to relieve fatigue), etc. In clinical practice, amphetamine is sometimes used for depression (doses from 2.5 to 20 mg/day) and asthenic conditions.

Definition of opioids

Opioids are substances that cause physical and psychological dependence. Opium is obtained from the juice of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), it contains more than 20 different alkaloids, the most well-known of which is morphine.