&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;414&quot; data-end=&quot;525&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;459&quot; data-end=&quot;525&quot;&gt;Understanding Party Drugs: Types, Effects, and Potential Risks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Party drugs are chemicals used at social events like parties and clubs. People take them to feel happier, have more energy, feel more confident, or enjoy music and being with others more. These drugs can make you feel good for a short time, but they can also be dangerous, especially if you don&amp;rsquo;t know how much you&amp;rsquo;re taking, mix them with other drugs or alcohol, or use them in hot, crowded places. Knowing about party drugs, how they affect you, and the risks is important for making safer choices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;This article talks about the most common party drugs, their effects, and the risks, focusing on keeping you healthy and safe.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;206&quot; data-end=&quot;239&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;210&quot; data-end=&quot;239&quot;&gt;Harm-Reduction Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;This article is for learning and safety only. It does not support or encourage using party drugs or illegal substances. Using drugs can be dangerous, like having an overdose, getting hurt, or having long-term health problems&amp;mdash;especially if mixed, taken in unknown amounts, or from unsafe places.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Harm reduction knows that some people might still use drugs even with these dangers. The aim is to lower possible harm, make things safer, and help with smart choices, not to judge or shame. If you or someone else has worrying symptoms, an overdose, or a medical emergency, get professional medical help right away.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;W&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hat are Party Drugs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Party drugs, used in social settings to enhance mood and experiences, include MDMA, ketamine, cocaine, and more. While the term is informal, effects and risks vary widely, with some drugs posing higher risks of overdose and other negative consequences.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risks from Party Drugs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;padding-left: 30px;&quot;&gt;A lot of substances are not legal in Thailand, including some prescription medicines. Even tiny amounts found on you may lead to charges. Having drugs can mean up to 5 years in jail or a fine up to 100,000 Baht, or both. If you have 100 grams or more, it&amp;rsquo;s seen as planning to sell, which can lead to a more serious charge. Using drugs can mean 6 months to 3 years in jail or a fine of 10,000 &amp;ndash; 60,000 Baht, or both.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Party drugs can feel fun or social in the moment, but they come with real short and long-term risks, especially in nightlife settings.&amp;nbsp;Short-term risks include overdose, dehydration, breathing problems, heart problems, seizures, accidents, and injuries.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Mixing drugs, especially MDMA, GHB, stimulants, and depressants, poses significant risks including dehydration, liver strain, overdose, and delayed help.&amp;nbsp;Mixing drugs (even mixing drugs with alcohol) can be risky and unpredictable. Most deadly overdoses happen when more than one type of drug is used. This is dangerous because each drug affects the body differently. Just because the effects on your friends are good doesn&#39;t mean it will do the same to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Mental and emotional risks include anxiety, paranoia, mood crashes, and memory problems.&amp;nbsp;A &amp;ldquo;crash&amp;rdquo; is the intense exhaustion following drug use, particularly stimulants like cocaine and meth. It involves recovery from drug toxicity, overexertion, lack of sleep, and other harms, lasting longer than the drug&amp;rsquo;s effects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Party drugs also commonly known to put you at sexual health risks include unprotected sex, STIs, assault, and consent issues. Learn more about what to do to reduce your risk of STD if &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/condom-broke-emergency-pep-in-bangkok&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;condom broke, unexpected unprotected sex, or have been sexually assulted&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;. We are here to help, not to judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why People Use Party Drugs?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;People use party drugs for various reasons, including enhancing pleasure, increasing energy, and feeling more social. However, risks such as overdose, dehydration, and impaired judgment are associated with their use. Party drugs might sound like fun but they can even cause very serious effects such as:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul class=&quot;ul1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot; style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;stroke&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;over-heating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;coma&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;from overdosing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Using party drugs can also lead to risky actions, putting your health and wellbeing in danger, as some party drugs might impair your judgement. After taking party drugs, you might feel a crash. This is like a hangover from drinking alcohol. The effects depend on the drug or drugs you&amp;rsquo;ve used. A crash may make you:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul class=&quot;ul1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;very tired&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot; style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;irritable&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;have trouble sleeping&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;feel worried&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Can I Identify Drug Overdosing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Always assume overdosing can be fatal.&lt;/strong&gt; Recognizing if someone is expericing a drug overdose early can save their life. Signs vary by drug type, but there are clear warning signals to watch for.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;General overdose warning signs include unconsciousness, irregular breathing, seizures, blue lips, vomiting, and confusion.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Opioid overdose signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;slow breathing, pinpoint pupils, and unresponsiveness. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Naloxone can reverse overdoses if given early.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Naloxone is currently not avaliable in Thailand outside hospitals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stimulant overdose signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;high body temperature, rapid heartbeat, agitation, headache, and seizures.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hot, crowded environments can increse the risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Depressant overdose signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;slow breathing, drowsiness, loss of coordination, vomiting, and bluish skin.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Mixing depressants is dangerous.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dissociative overdose signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;unresponsiveness, confusion, hallucinations, slow breathing, vomiting, and loss of motor control.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Psychedelics overdose signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;severe panic or psychosis, dangerous behavior, seizures, and overheating.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Overdosing psychedelics is less common, but it is still a medical emergency if happens.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Do If Someone is Overdosing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you think someone is overdosing, act fast. You don&amp;rsquo;t need to know what drug it is, treat it as an emergency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;give food, drinks, or more drugs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;force vomiting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;put them in a cold shower&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;assume they&amp;rsquo;ll &amp;ldquo;sleep it off&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;173&quot; data-end=&quot;207&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;177&quot; data-end=&quot;207&quot;&gt;1. Call emergency services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;210&quot; data-end=&quot;259&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Call your local emergency number right away&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;262&quot; data-end=&quot;330&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tell them the person is unconscious / not breathing / overdosing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;333&quot; data-end=&quot;373&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Stay on the line and follow instructions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t worry about getting in trouble,&amp;nbsp;saving a life comes first.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr data-start=&quot;447&quot; data-end=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;452&quot; data-end=&quot;495&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;456&quot; data-end=&quot;495&quot;&gt;2. Check responsiveness &amp;amp; breathing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;498&quot; data-end=&quot;546&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Try to wake them: shout their name, gently shake&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;549&quot; data-end=&quot;592&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Look for breathing (chest movement, sounds)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;549&quot; data-end=&quot;592&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Condition may be critical if not breathing or breathing is very slow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr data-start=&quot;661&quot; data-end=&quot;664&quot; /&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;666&quot; data-end=&quot;712&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;670&quot; data-end=&quot;712&quot;&gt;3. Place them in the recovery position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;713&quot; data-end=&quot;750&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If they&amp;rsquo;re breathing but unconscious:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;753&quot; data-end=&quot;779&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lay them on their side&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;782&quot; data-end=&quot;834&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Bend the top leg and tilt the head slightly downward&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;836&quot; data-end=&quot;881&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;This helps prevent choking if they vomit.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr data-start=&quot;883&quot; data-end=&quot;886&quot; /&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;888&quot; data-end=&quot;927&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;892&quot; data-end=&quot;927&quot;&gt;4. Give naloxone (if available)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Naloxone is currently not avaliable in Thailand outside hospitals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;930&quot; data-end=&quot;1001&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Use naloxone (Narcan) if you suspect opioids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;930&quot; data-end=&quot;1001&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you aren&#39;t sure, give them&amp;nbsp;naloxone. It&amp;rsquo;s safe and won&amp;rsquo;t harm them if opioids aren&amp;rsquo;t involved.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1067&quot; data-end=&quot;1132&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can repeat doses if trained and advised by emergency services&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr data-start=&quot;1134&quot; data-end=&quot;1137&quot; /&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1139&quot; data-end=&quot;1164&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1143&quot; data-end=&quot;1164&quot;&gt;5. Stay with them&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1167&quot; data-end=&quot;1194&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do not&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;leave them alone&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1197&quot; data-end=&quot;1232&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Monitor breathing and consciousness. This is important in saving their life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1235&quot; data-end=&quot;1273&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Be ready to give CPR if instructed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Types of Party Drugs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;There are many types of party drugs, which are categorized by how they affect the brain and body. Party drugs vary widely in effects, legality, and health risks, especially when combined or taken without knowing purity or dose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the common types of party drugs:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table class=&quot;t1&quot; style=&quot;height: 448px; width: 100%;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot;&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 46px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 46px; width: 40.8499%; text-align: center;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Drug Class&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 46px; width: 13.0329%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Effects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 46px; width: 14.1625%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 46px; width: 33.6735%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Drugs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stimulants (upper)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Stimulants are also known as uppers. These are drugs that make the functions of your brain and body work faster. They help people feel more awake, focused, energetic, and happy.&amp;nbsp;Some stimulants are prescription medicine used for treating some conditions. They are often used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, or to boost performance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;euphoria, talkativeness, reduced fatigue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;overheating, dehydration, heart strain, anxiety&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;MDMA (Ecstasy/molly)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cocaine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Amphetamines&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Methamphetamine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Depressants (downer)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Depressants act as the opposites to stimulants. Sometimes these drugs are called downer. Downer slows down the brain, making muscles relax and calming a person. These drugs help with sleep problems, anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. They can also help reduce anxiety and tension before surgery.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;relaxation, reduced inhibitions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;breathing suppression, overdose (especially when mixed)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;GHB / GBL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Alcohol&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, etc.)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dissociatives (dissos)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dissociatives are a type of drug that changes how you see and hear things. They make you feel like you are not connected to your surroundings or yourself. While other drugs can have similar effects, dissociatives are special because they also cause hallucinations. These can include feeling detached, having less awareness of your senses, seeing or hearing things that aren&amp;rsquo;t there, feeling like you&amp;rsquo;re in a dream, or losing feeling in parts of your body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;dissociation, altered perception&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;confusion, accidents, memory loss&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Ketamine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Psychedelics (hallucinogens)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A hallucinogen is a drug that changes how a person thinks, feels, and sees things. It can make a person feel strong emotions and see or hear things that are not there.&amp;nbsp;Hallucinogens change and enhance how we see, hear, and think, often by affecting serotonin receptors to create vivid, dream-like experiences.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;visual distortions, emotional changes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;panic reactions, psychological distress&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;LSD (Acid)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Magic mushrooms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;DMT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cannabinoids&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cannabinoids are substances that affect the body&amp;rsquo;s endocannabinoid system. They include THC, which can change how you feel, and CBD, which does not. These compounds can influence mood, hunger, pain, and memory.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;relaxation, altered perception&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;impaired coordination, anxiety in some users&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 64px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cannabis (THC/CBD) might come in forms of joints, edibles, or vapes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 82px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 82px; width: 10.5203%; text-align: center;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Opioids &amp;amp; Opiates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 30.3296%;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Opioids turn on special nerve cells in the brain and body that stop pain messages from traveling between them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 82px; width: 13.0329%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;euphoria and calm, pain relief, drowsiness, slowed breathing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 82px; width: 14.1625%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;high overdose risk (especially with fentanyl), respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, strong dependence and addiction, extreme danger when mixed with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or GHB&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td class=&quot;td1&quot; style=&quot;height: 82px; width: 33.6735%;&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heroin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fentanyl&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Oxycodone&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Morphine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Codeine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tramadol&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Get Help&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re having trouble after using a substance, even if it&#39;s long-term or short-term talk to your doctor. They can help you feel better and recover.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment Plans&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Each plan is different based on your needs and the substance you use. Doctors can help make your journey as smooth as possible.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You might need medically-supervised detox to safely stop using the substance. Some drugs have sever side effects when trying to stop after long-term use.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Treatments&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Psychotherapy&lt;/strong&gt;: This&amp;nbsp;include &lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;cognitive-behavioral therapy&lt;/span&gt; (CBT), contingency management, and &lt;span class=&quot;s1&quot;&gt;motivational enhancement therapy&lt;/span&gt;. Therapy can be done at home or in a hospital.&amp;nbsp;Therapy helps you address the root causes that may have contributed to your substance abuse.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medication&lt;/strong&gt;:&amp;nbsp;Your doctor might give you medicine to help with withdrawal and prevent going back to using the substance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;p3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mutual Support Groups&lt;/strong&gt;: Support groups near you can&amp;nbsp;offer support and resources. Talking with someone who went through the same thing as you will help&amp;nbsp;with the feelings of isolation and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share experiences, and coping strategies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;For help with substance use, call the Institute of Drug Abuse Treatment use helplines at &lt;strong&gt;1165&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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