Illegal drugs and usage are around you on an everyday basis and you may not even notice. It is the drugs that put such a powerful effect on the brain of man that causes the addiction to unconsciously grow. As our world turns there are new drugs being made everyday. Some of the most common illegal drugs include psilocybin mushrooms, PCP, LSD, Ecstasy, Marijuana, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and heroin. Not all drug abusers and dealers are aware of the short term and long term effects of these drugs nor the laws regarding them. According to the Australian Drug Foundation, people use illegal drugs for a variety of reasons such as to relax, to function, for enjoyment, to be apart of a group, out of curiosity or psychological pain. Many
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Recreational marijuana is legal in states including Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington for adults 21 and over. Marijuana contains an active ingredient known as THC which affects the way your body works. Narconon Marijuana Abuse notes that there are about 4.5 million marijuana users in the US. Over 860,000 of these Americans are either in middle school or high school. The symptoms of marijuana use include bloodshot eyes, sleepy, lack of coordination, increased appetite, misjudging time. The Federal Marijuana Law states that the cannabis laws are very serious just as heroin and cocaine, and there may be steep punishments. Possession of over 1 kg of cannabis carries a sentence of 6-12 months, and possession of 2.5kg with no criminal record carries a sentence of at least 6 months in jail. Cocaine is known as a highly addictive drug with multiple effects such as increased energy, talkativeness, and euphoria. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that cocaine stimulates the nervous system and may cause high blood pressure and/or heart rate. An overdose of cocaine may result in a heart attack. Crack is also a processed form of cocaine. According to the United States DEA, the first offense of cocaine, a schedule II drug, results in no less than 5 years and no more than 40 years in
Recreational marijuana is legal in states including Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington for adults 21 and over. Marijuana contains an active ingredient known as THC which affects the way your body works. Narconon Marijuana Abuse notes that there are about 4.5 million marijuana users in the US. Over 860,000 of these Americans are either in middle school or high school. The symptoms of marijuana use include bloodshot eyes, sleepy, lack of coordination, increased appetite, misjudging time. The Federal Marijuana Law states that the cannabis laws are very serious just as heroin and cocaine, and there may be steep punishments. Possession of over 1 kg of cannabis carries a sentence of 6-12 months, and possession of 2.5kg with no criminal record carries a sentence of at least 6 months in jail. Cocaine is known as a highly addictive drug with multiple effects such as increased energy, talkativeness, and euphoria. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that cocaine stimulates the nervous system and may cause high blood pressure and/or heart rate. An overdose of cocaine may result in a heart attack. Crack is also a processed form of cocaine. According to the United States DEA, the first offense of cocaine, a schedule II drug, results in no less than 5 years and no more than 40 years in