Types of drugs and their harms.
Drugs, a word that makes people smell and change color, hide huge social harm behind it. There are hundreds of known types of drugs, but here, we will highlight 18 of the main ones and their harms.
Opium: As one of the earliest drugs, opium was extracted from the poppy fruit. Long-term opium use can lead to emaciation, weakened immunity, and even death.
*:* mainly affects the central nervous system of the human being, and long-term use may lead to memory loss, mental retardation, etc.
*:* is a new synthetic drug with a strong stimulant effect. Long-term vaping can cause irreversible damage to the brain.
**: is a hallucinogen, which causes hallucinations when used, accompanied by a strong shaking head movement. Long-term use can cause damage to the brain.
**: It is an anesthetic that can put a person into a coma after use. Overdose can lead to death.
Morphine: Morphine is an alkaloid extracted from opium, which has analgesic, cough and other effects. But long-term use can produce dependence and lead to body emaciation, decreased immunity, etc.
Demerol: Demerol is an analgesic that is commonly used for pain after surgery**. But overuse or long-term use can produce serious ***
Cocaine: Cocaine is an alkaloid extracted from coca leaves and has an excitatory effect. Long-term use can cause damage to the cardiovascular system.
Cocaine: Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that can cause serious damage to the brain and cardiovascular system with long-term use.
**: is a semi-synthetic drug extracted from opium with strong analgesic and sedative effects. Long-term use can lead to body emaciation, decreased immunity, etc.
Anna coffee: Anna coffee is a stimulant that is mainly used for fatigue and refreshment. But long-term use can cause damage to the body.
Methadone: Methadone is a synthetic narcotic analgesic that is often used as an alternative to help people with addiction get rid of it.
Dimethyl dimethyldioxyamphetamine (MDMA, one of the main components of **): MDMA has a stimulating and psychedelic effect, but long-term use can cause damage to the brain.
Amphetamines (amphetamines): Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants that can cause cardiovascular disease and psychiatric problems with long-term use.
Dextroamphetamine (dextromethorphan): Dextroamphetamine is an over-the-counter medication used for coughs and colds. However, excessive use or long-term use may produce ***
Fentanyl: Fentanyl is a potent synthetic analgesic that is commonly used for post-surgical pain**. However, overdose can lead to respiratory depression and death.
Oxycodone: Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that has analgesic, cough suppressant, and other effects. Long-term use can create dependence and lead to physical damage.
Remifentanil: Remifentanil is a short-acting, synthetic analgesic that is commonly used for analgesia during surgery**. However, excessive use may lead to respiratory depression and damage to the cardiovascular system.
The 18 kinds of drugs mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg, but in fact, there are many types of drugs and the harm is huge. Drugs are extremely destructive to individuals, families and society, so we should resolutely resist drugs, stay away from drugs, and cherish life!