Many people are not aware about the most addictive illegal drugs and believe myths and rumours. People are misguided because they believe the word of mouth; they do not take some time to read about the illegal drugs. Following are the facts about some of the addictive illegal drugs and the extreme treatments necessary to overcome these addictions.
Heroin
This drug is processed from morphine and is commonly found as a white or brown powder. If you see the chemical structure, you would find it very similar to natural neurotransmitter, the function of which is to fool receptors and forward abnormal message to the brain. The drug has short-term as well as long-term effects. In short-term effects, your skin may get warm, your mouth may become dry, your mental capacity may become blurred etc. In long-term effects, you can have spontaneous abortion, you can catch various types of pneumonia, your veins can be collapsed, the liver functioning can be effected etc.
Withdrawal symptoms of Heroin become intense after 2 to 3 days and become less after a week. To overcome addiction of Heroin, there are two treatments, medication and behavioural therapy. Medicines like Nalxone, Naltrexone and Buprenorphine can be used to block the effects of morphine.
Cocaine
Coco plant is the source to make any kind of cocaine. When it is processed from hydrochloride, we call it crack. Crack is used for smoking. The use of cocaine can cause nerve cell to release abnormally huge amount of neurotransmitters that disrupt communication channels in the brain. The individuals, after use, feel self-confident, powerful, and experience a state of ecstasy.
Cocaine can harm your respiratory system and you can get a heart attack or stroke. Heart rate, temperature and blood pressure can reach at alarming level. The withdrawal symptoms are depression and the inability to experience euphoria. The behavioural therapy treatment is most common for the addicts.
Methamphetamine
Meth, speed and ice are few names Methamphetamine is known commonly as. This is a bitter taste powder, which quickens the central nervous system. The drug is similar to cocaine as it takes you to the state of euphoria; however, it is long lasting than cocaine. The drug can be injected, taken orally, smoked or snorted. Smoking or injecting this drug can make you feel intense rush within 5 to 10 seconds; however, snorting or ingesting the drug is less intensified.
Like any other drug, this drug has side effects which include anxiety, aggression, insomnia, confusion, ecstatic feeling, decreased appetite and spasm. If taken in routine, the individual can experience schizophrenic symptoms like paranoia and hallucinations, repetitive behaviour patterns and skin problems. Hunger, extended sleep and depression are some of the withdrawal symptoms. Therapeutic programmes are available as treatment of this drug, but unfortunately, the medications for recovery are still being developed.
Nicotine
Nicotine is one of the most heavily used drugs all over the world. It is extracted from tobacco plant and is also used as natural protection against insects. The short term effects include high blood pressure, blood flow from heart, increased heart rate and narrowing of arteries. Most individuals become patient of lung cancer, bronchial disorders, anxiety, depression, increased appetite and weight gain.
