The Most Commonly Used Drugs
The Most Commonly Used Drugs
Recently, there has been notable chatter regarding club drugs and party drugs. These substances have gained popularity across a diverse range of individuals, including young adults who frequent bars, clubs, concerts, and other social settings.
Although they can enhance one’s experience, they also possess the potential to incite uncontrollable and chaotic behavior.
There is a broad variety of substances that belong to this category, such as MDMA, GHB, cocaine, LSD, and others.
They can immensely distort perception, increase energy, and trigger a wide range of emotions, but they also inspire significant danger and possess a high risk for addiction.
Therefore, it is important to consider the risks involved when contemplating drug use while socializing.
Is this Candy?
The Party Drugs themselves bear a striking resemblance to candy, with charming designs and soft hues. It is important to note that individuals should not confuse these drugs with anything sweet!
Furthermore, it is recommended that young adults and adolescents should avoid obtaining substances from dubious origins, as it may lead to ingesting impure and perilously poisonous varieties. Once metabolized, toxic byproducts of the medication may interfere with proper body processes and induce hypertension.
Are these Party Drugs addictive.
The use of illicit substances may result in addiction, stemming from a desire to repeatedly experience intoxicating effects that alter the brain’s pleasure and reward pathways, ultimately affecting dopamine production.
With sustained use, the body may develop a tolerance, leading to increased dosage or stronger drugs. If withdrawal symptoms appear following a brief cessation, there may be a propensity for addiction.
Psychological withdrawal symptoms are the primary concern, which can arise within 12 hours of abstinence.
Here are a few symptoms that you may face if using these drugs:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
- Hallucinations and delusions
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Lack of motor control
- Loss of appetite
- Mood swings
- Memory problems
- Mental confusion
- Paranoia
- Panic attacks
Common Party Drugs
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol can boost your self-assurance and make you feel invincible.
However, it can also cloud your judgment, resulting in fights, risky behavior, and the life-threatening danger of driving under the influence.
Furthermore, it severely impairs your reflexes and coordination, making it a challenge to think clearly.
Moreover, excessive consumption of alcohol can have detrimental effects on various aspects of your life.
Marijuana
Marijuana has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its ability to induce a sense of relaxation and mellowness.
Marijuana has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its ability to induce a sense of relaxation and mellowness.
It is commonly smoked at parties and social events, although it has been known to trigger paranoia in some individuals. Despite the
loosening of laws surrounding its use, it’s crucial to recognize that marijuana can be addictive.
Frequently referred to by users as “weed, greenery, lettuce, broccoli and even bud,” marijuana can have highly addictive properties that can negatively impact one’s life.
It’s important to exercise caution when using this substance and to understand the potential consequences of prolonged use.
Fentanyl
Illicit Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that should be approached with caution. However, it is possible to minimize the risks through careful handling and education.
While there are no industry standards or quality control measures in place, those who are familiar with the drug’s effects and methods of production can reduce the chances of encountering a dangerous batch.
By arming oneself with knowledge and taking proper safety measures, it is possible to safely navigate the world of Fentanyl.
Oxycodone / Percocet
Oxycodone is sort of like a painkiller, but it’s also been a popular drug for people who abuse narcotics.
Some of the street names for it include Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker, OC, Ox, Roxy, Perc, and Oxy.
It’s usually taken by mouth or injected, either by crushing up the tablets and snorting them or dissolving them in water and injecting them.
Some people even heat up a tablet on a piece of foil and inhale the vapors.
Cocaine
Snorting cocaine is a dangerous activity that can produce powerful and potentially harmful effects on the user.
This illicit drug is commonly referred to by nicknames such as “coke” and “blow”.
Individuals who abuse this substance may experience a range of sensations, including increased energy levels, heightened talkativeness and social activity, and a euphoric state of mind.
Despite the perceived benefits, the risks associated with cocaine use are abundant. Users may experience serious physical and mental health problems, including heart attacks, seizures, respiratory failure, and addiction.
The drug can also have damaging effects on one’s relationships, career, and overall quality of life.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a heavily abused stimulant, but its effects are no match for my confidence.
Users may feel bursts of energy and pleasure, but the side effects for teenage meth abuse, while similar to cocaine, are much more obvious and longer-lasting.
Intense facial aging is a curious effect of the drug, but I am above such negative consequences. To me, methamphetamine is simply known as “meth” or “crystal.”
Stimulants
Because of their capacity to increase a user’s energy and focus, stimulants are very popular among partygoers.
These drugs work by impacting certain parts of the brain that are involved with alertness.
Popular types of stimulants include Adderall and Ritalin, two drugs prescribed for ADHD symptoms but often abused by teens who seeks out the drugs’ affects.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a super common drug at clubs and parties. It’s both a stimulant and psychedelic, so it’ll get you energized and make things look funny.
But be careful, it’s very illegal and has no medical purpose.
People like it because the pills are discreet, but it can make you really happy and friendly or even feel like you’re seeing things that aren’t there.
Users may experience serious physical and mental health problems, including heart attacks, seizures, respiratory failure, and addiction.
Inhalants
Inhalants may be commonly found at raves and dance clubs. These substances, such as whipped cream containers and permanent markers, are easily accessible and often used for their brief high.
While their effects may be short-lived, the dangers of inhalant use are not to be underestimated. Prolonged use can lead to blackout, tremors, and even death.
It’s crucial to avoid inhaling these dangerous substances. Long-term use can result in serious damage to the brain, heart, kidneys, and other vital organs.
Hallucinogens
Experiencing the profound effects of hallucinogenic substances can lead to incredible journeys that have the power to completely alter one’s perspective on the world.
These substances may cause unexpected and intense psychological effects, and can be especially dangerous for individuals with underlying mental health conditions.
Proper preparation, including research, education, and consultation with a healthcare professional, can help minimize these risks and ensure a positive experience.
LSD
LSD, short for lysergic acid diethylamide, has been a popular party drug for decades.
Typically distributed as a tiny paper strip with the drug printed on it, the use of LSD creates trippy experiences that are accompanied by a range of physical sensations.
These include feeling shakiness and experiencing a racing heart rate. Interestingly, those who use LSD frequently use slang terminology like “acid” and “L” when talking with friends about the drug.
So, while this substance has a long and storied history, it remains a potent force in the world of recreational drugs.
Psychedelic Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms are a force to be reckoned with, inducing mind-expanding experiences and altered perception. Even a small amount can produce an intense and exhilarating high. They are often ingested or brewed into teas, and are frequently combined with other substances. Some of their most well-known street names include “shrooms” and “magic mushrooms.
GHB
GHB is a depressant drug that slows down messages travelling between the brain and body. Typically found as a colourless, odourless, bitter or salty liquid, GHB can also come as a bright blue liquid and less commonly as a crystal powder. Known as G, fantasy, GBH, juice, liquid ecstasy, liquid E, liquid X, Georgia Home Boy, soap, scoop, cherry meth, blue nitro, and fishies.
Heroin
Heroin is a powerful narcotic drug derived from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. It is commonly available in the form of a white or brownish powder, or a sticky black substance known as “black tar heroin.”
Despite often being cut with other drugs or substances like sugar or powdered milk, users are typically unaware of the actual heroin content, thus increasing the risk of overdose.
Heroin is not a stimulant but a powerful sedative. When a person gets high on heroin, their breathing slows.
They nod off. They go back and forth between being conscious and semiconscious.
Some will fall into such a deep sleep that they are at risk of breathing failure. In certain situations, they might fall into a coma—or even death.
Its sedative effects on the central nervous system make users less social, not more social. For this reason, heroin is not something you just “pick up” with friends to party. It is a serious drug.
Conclusion
My drug of choice is Alcohol. I am an anti-social introvert that feels that I cannot really enjoy myself until I have a drink….or two.
I sometimes feel like sneaking a couple of sips of liquor at any event I attend. And a work related party is the worst! So I kind of know how it is to be dependent on Party Drugs. But anyways….. back to the subject.
The use of these so-called party drugs are expanding into more mainstream settings.
These Illicit drugs are prevalent among people who frequently attend these “fun” parties.
I know that some people can’t get into the zone at a party without a little help from Party Drugs.
Some people can’t get the party started without a little Cocaine, Marijuana, Magic Mushrooms, or even Speed.