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| − | * [[#Amphetamines|Amphetamines]]
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| − | * [[#Anabolic steroids|Anabolic steroids]]
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| − | * [[#Benzodiazepines|Benzodiazepines]]
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| − | * [[#Cocaine|Cocaine]]
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| − | * [[#Dimethyltryptamine|Dimethyltryptamine]]
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| − | * [[#Ecstasy|Ecstasy]]
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| − | * [[#GBL/GHB|GBL/GHB]]
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| − | * [[#Heroin|Heroin]]
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| − | * [[#Inhalants|Inhalants]]
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| − | * [[#Ketamine|Ketamine]]
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| − | * [[#Khat|Khat]]
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| − | * [[#Kratom|Kratom]]
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| − | * [[#LSD|LSD]]
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| − | * [[#Marijuana|Marijuana]]
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| − | == Amphetamines ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * increased energy,
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| − | * increased sex drive,
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| − | * euphoria (intense happiness) at higher doses,
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| − | * alertness,
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| − | * confidence.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * reduced appetite,
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| − | * restlessness,
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| − | * loss of coordination (at higher doses),
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| − | * insomnia,
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| − | * loss of appetite,
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| − | * dry mouth.
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| − | See [[Amphetamines]] for further details.
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| − | == Anabolic steroids ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * assists the male sexual function,
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| − | * enhances libido,
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| − | * increases production of red blood cells (good for building muscles),
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| − | * enhanced muscle mass,
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| − | * enhanced performance,
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| − | * greater physical definition.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * high blood pressure,
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| − | * liver damage (especially tablet form),
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| − | * can reduce testicle size,
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| − | * inability to get an erection,
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| − | * sterility/impotence,
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| − | * shrinking and hardening of testicles,
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| − | * breast enlargement,
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| − | * enlarged clitoris,
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| − | * disruption to menstrual cycle,
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| − | * growth of facial hair,
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| − | * acne,
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| − | * deepening of the voice.
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| − | See [[Anabolic_Steroids]] for further details.
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| − | == Benzodiazepines ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * calm and relaxed,
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| − | * induces long periods of sleep,
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| − | * relaxation,
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| − | * reduced anxiety,
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| − | * euphoria.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * short-term memory loss,
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| − | * reduced mental alertness,
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| − | * anxiety,
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| − | * drowsiness,
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| − | * light-headedness,
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| − | * loss of coordination,
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| − | * confusion.
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| − | See [[Benzodiazepines]] for further details.
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| − | == Cocaine ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * sense of euphoria,
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| − | * increased wakefulness,
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| − | * increased confidence,
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| − | * exhilaration,
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| − | * elation.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * anxiety,
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| − | * increased chance of stroke and heart attack,
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| − | * 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off,
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| − | * insomnia,
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| − | * loss of appetite,
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| − | * tension,
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| − | * aggression.
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| − | See [[Cocaine]] for further details.
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| − | == Dimethyltryptamine ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * visual perception (seeing bright colours, geometric shapes, 'soft edge' to objects),
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| − | * intense dreams,
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| − | * change in self-perception and identity (disconnection from senses when sought),
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| − | * changes in consciousness,
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| − | * distorted reality.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * hallucinations can become frightening (overly intense),
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| − | * sense of disconnection from self,
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| − | * effect/comedown can be rapid and abrupt,
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| − | * disorientation,
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| − | * increased heart rate,
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| − | * increased blood pressure,
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| − | * nausea,
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| − | * vomiting.
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| − | See [[Dimethyltryptamine]] for further details.
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| − | == Ecstasy ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * sense of euphoria,
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| − | * feelings of empathy or emotional understanding in and between individuals,
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| − | * exhilaration,
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| − | * energy.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * raised blood pressure,
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| − | * raised body temperature,
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| − | * 'comedown' (usually depressed and tired feeling) as effects wear off,
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| − | * sweating,
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| − | * nausea,
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| − | * vomiting,
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| − | * [[Terminology|nystagmus]],
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| − | * dehydration,
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| − | * confusion,
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| − | * anxiety.
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| − | See [[Ecstasy]] for further details.
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| − | == GBL/GHB ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * uninhibited,
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| − | * mild euphoria,
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| − | * relaxed feeling,
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| − | * aids sleep,
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| − | * a supplement for body building.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * loss of body control - effects similar to alcohol which can last for several hours,
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| − | * feeling sick and being sick,
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| − | * numb muscle and disorientation,
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| − | * seizures and collapse,
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| − | * psychosis and severe agitation,
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| − | * tachycardia,
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| − | * delirium,
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| − | * auditory and visual hallucinations,
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| − | * paranoia ,
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| − | * dizziness,
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| − | * short-term memory loss.
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| − | See [[GBL/GHB]] for further details.
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| − | == Heroin ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * powerful euphoriant,
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| − | * relaxing effects,
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| − | * feelings of wellbeing and freedom from worry,
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| − | * intense rush,
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| − | * exhilaration,
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| − | * decreased anxiety.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * nausea,
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| − | * loss of balance,
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| − | * overdose can be fatal,
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| − | * vomiting,
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| − | * drowsiness,
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| − | * decreased heart-rate,
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| − | * shallow breathing,
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| − | * coma.
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| − | See [[Heroin|Heroin]] for further details.
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| − | == Inhalants ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * dreaminess,
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| − | * relaxed,
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| − | * fits of giggles (with laughing gas),
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| − | * intoxication,
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| − | * disinhibition,
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| − | * reduced anxiety.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * can experience vomiting and blackouts,
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| − | * mood swings,
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| − | * aggressive behaviour and hallucinations,
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| − | * potential breathing problems with chronic use,
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| − | * memory impairment,
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| − | * solvents and glue often perceived as a 'losers habit' in many circles,
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| − | * confusion,
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| − | * drowsiness,
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| − | * loss of coordination,
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| − | * slurred speech,
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| − | * nausea,
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| − | * visual disturbance.
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| − | See [[Inhalants|Inhalants]] for further details.
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| − | == Ketamine ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * sense of euphoria,
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| − | * pain relieving,
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| − | * a feeling that mind is separate from the body - described as a floating feeling.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * causes loss of coordination,
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| − | * numbness in limbs,
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| − | * higher doses can cause an 'out-of-body' experience - the 'K hole,
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| − | * drowsiness,
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| − | * dizziness,
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| − | * confusion,
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| − | * hallucinations.
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| − | See [[Ketamine|Ketamine]] for further details.
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| − | == Khat ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * euphoric high accompanied by a sensation down the spine and through the body,
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| − | * talkative,
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| − | * mild euphoria,
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| − | * mild excitement,
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| − | * alertness,
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| − | * excitement,
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| − | * dilated pupils.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * It can cause excessive sleepiness and depression,
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| − | * insomnia,
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| − | * loss of appetite,
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| − | * dry mouth,
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| − | * hyperactivity,
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| − | * constipation.
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| − | See [[Khat|Khat]] for further details.
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| − | == Kratom ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * simultaneous stimulation and sedation,
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| − | * feelings of empathy,
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| − | * feelings of euphoria,
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| − | * aphrodisiac qualities for some people,
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| − | * vivid waking dreams,
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| − | * increases sociability and talkativeness.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * mild depression during and/or after,
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| − | * increase in (perceived) body temperature (feel hot and sweaty),
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| − | * desire to repeat experience more frequently than intended, can lead to addiction,
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| − | * tolerance building quickly after a few days in a row of repeated use, tolerance to effects reduces with a one to three days of abstinence,
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| − | * psychosis,
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| − | * convulsions,
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| − | * hallucinations.
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| − | See [[Kratom|Kratom]] for further details.
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| − | == LSD ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * effects similar to magic mushrooms,
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| − | * senses become distorted,
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| − | * perceptual changes to time, space and meaning,
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| − | * hallucinations,
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| − | * hilarity.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * distortions can be frightening - 'bad trip',
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| − | * can negatively affect people who have mental health problems,
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| − | * confusion,
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| − | * disorientation,
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| − | * loss of coordination,
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| − | * distortions in time and space.
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| − | See [[LSD|LSD]] for further details.
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| − | == Marijuana ==
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| − | === Sought after effects ===
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| − | * mellow, calm feeling,
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| − | * sense of well-being,
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| − | * changes in senses, especially eating hash cakes,
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| − | * often thought of as an aphrodisiac,
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| − | * stimulates appetite,
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| − | * pain killer (analgesic),
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| − | * relaxation,
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| − | * euphoria,
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| − | * hilarity.
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| − | === Undesired effects ===
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| − | * increase in pulse rate,
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| − | * drop in blood pressure,
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| − | * sense of lethargy,
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| − | * concerns about the effect on the mental health of the young,
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| − | * can affect short term memory,
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| − | * can affect coordination,
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| − | * anxiety,
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| − | * paranoia,
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| − | * confusion,
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| − | * low blood pressure,
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| − | * short term memory loss,
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| − | * increased appetite.
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| − | See [[Marijuana|Marijuana]] for further details.
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