Going by the data ranging from 2017 to 2019, over 2,300 people died?of a drug overdose in India alone. Starting from some prohibitionist policies right up to the alarming spread of these substances,conversations around drugs aren't easy either and often trigger controversy. It is important to remember that a drug is any narcotic substance, whether of natural, synthetic or mixed origin.
While some drugs can be used in medicine to relieve symptoms or pain, other drugs are very dangerous for consumption. Here is a list of the most dangerous drugs in the world:
Heroin looks like white or brown powder and it is an opioid drug made from morphine (which is processed and extracted from certain poppy plants). It is highly addictive and one of the most dangerous drugs in the world. It is either inhaled injected, sniffed, snorted or smoked. Some reportedly mix it with crack cocaine, a practice called speedballing.?
Heroin is highly addictive and its overdoses have increased in recent years. People who regularly use heroin often develop a tolerance, which means that they need higher or more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects.
Short-term common effects of Heroin are dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, warm flushing of the skin, heavy feeling in the arms and legs, going "on the nod," a back-and-forth state of being conscious and subconscious, clouded mental functioning, severe itching.
Long-term common effects of Heroin include collapsed veins for people who inject the drug, insomnia, irregular menstrual cycles for women, sexual dysfunction for men, mental disorders such as depression and antisocial personality disorder, lung complications, including pneumonia, liver and kidney disease, constipation and stomach cramping, abscesses (swollen tissue filled with pus), infection of the heart lining and valves, insomnia, damaged tissue inside the nose for people who sniff or snort it.
People who inject this drug can increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
Cocaine is another powerfully addictive stimulant and most dangerous drug that directly attacks the brain. It is made from coca plants native to South America. Cocaine is illegal for recreational activities while it can be for valid medical purposes, such as local anaesthesia for some surgeries.
People snort it through the nose or rub it into their gums while some dissolve it and inject it into the bloodstream.
This increases the alertness and ability of the person to stay awake for some time. It sometimes provides a feeling like a 'burst of energy'. It can also provide relief from pain. Cocaine harms the human body both physically and mentally. Sudden death is more likely to occur with high doses of cocaine, but even low doses can cause death, especially if someone has a sensitivity to it and some inject a combination of cocaine and heroin, called a Speedball.
In the year 1912, within a year in the United Nations, 5,000 deaths were reported due to the use of cocaine alone.?
Cannabis or weed is completely banned in India, yet people secretly trade and consume it. Weed has been taken in our country for the last thousands years. Till the year 1985, there was no ban on cannabis, but the Rajiv Gandhi government brought the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act in 1985 and it was banned. Many things are said about weed. Along with those who tell the disadvantages of this drug, the number of people mentioning its benefits is also quite a lot. Along with this, there has also been a demand to remove the ban imposed on ganja in the country for the past several years.
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) chemicals have been found in hemp and both have different functions. While THC increases intoxication, on the one hand, CBD, on the other hand, reduces the effect of THC. You will be surprised to know that CBD helps a lot in reducing the anxiety of people. However, it shakes a person when the amount of THC in hemp is more than the amount of CBD. When a person smokes ganja, THC reaches our brain with the blood and starts messing things up.
If the person smokes it they will feel the effects within the hour and it'll last till around 2.5¨C3.5 hours.
Lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD is also often called Blotter, acid, Doses, Dots, Trips etc.. and is widely used for recreational purposes. Although it is not an addictive drug, it can be quite dangerous because of the hallucinations it causes. Depending on the type of ¡°trip¡± you have with the drug, you can put your own life or that of others at risk. Some people inhale LSD through the nose or inject it into a vein. It is a mind-altering drug that causes characteristic hallucinogenic effects via interaction with the serotonin receptors in the brain. If a person takes it by mouth, it takes effect after 30 to 45 minutes and peaks at 2 to 4 hours and may last 12 hours or longer.
Widely used at raves parties and nightclubs and all-night dance parties, 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) commonly known as Ecstasy is almost always found in pill or capsule form, but it can also be injected directly intravenously. Among the effects caused by the drug is an increase in sexual appetite, euphoria, among other sensations of this nature. However, it also causes a considerable increase in heart rate, muscle stiffness, agitation, it can cause anxiety attacks and even psychosis.
MDMA is chemically similar to both stimulants a drug or medicine that makes you feel more active and hallucinogens a drug that affects people¡¯s minds and makes them see and hear things that are not really there, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time perception.
According to drugabuse.gov, MDMA increases the activity of three brain chemicals:
Dopamine ¡ª is a type of neurotransmitter that produces increased energy/activity and acts in the reward system to reinforce behaviours and makes you feel pleasure, Norepinephrine ¡ª is a naturally occurring chemical that increases heart rate and blood pressure, Trigger the release of glucose (sugar) into the blood, Serotonin ¡ª stabilizes mood,? feelings of well-being, happiness, appetite, sleep, and more. It also triggers hormones that affect sexual arousal and trust. The release of large amounts of serotonin likely causes the emotional closeness, elevated mood, and empathy felt by those who use MDMA.
Ketamine drug is a potent dissociative anaesthetic that comes in white powderl Liquid, and pills that can be injected, snorted, or smoked. Ketamine is a very powerful drug and is also referred to as a ¡°date rape drug¡±. Drugs approved for both human and animal use for medical purposes since 1970. This drug can reduce physical sensations and make the person temporary paralysis, which means the person is awake but unable to move his limbs or even talk.
It is very dangerous and deadly for anyone who mixes it with other drugs like alcohol or heroin.?
This drug is also called 4-methylmethcathinone (4-MMC), or 4-methylephedrone and is found in the form of capsule or white powder. Street names for mephedrone include meph, MCAT, bubbles, drone, miaow, white magic, and M-smack. It can create a euphoric effect and the effects are felt about 15 minutes after consumption and can last for up to six hours. It can cause paranoia, heart problems and increases the risk of a heart attack.?
Krokodil is a drug that has been growing in consumption since 2002, when it began to appear in Russia, later spreading throughout Europe. Injected directly into the veins, the drug causes ulcerations and very serious lesions on the skin, often causing necrosis and gangrene. The nervous system is also severely affected, and the number of deaths related to the use of this drug is increasing.
Krokodil is the killer drug destined to be consumed among the very young of all countries. Very little is known about its properties, but certainly one of its effects is the appearance of numerous greenish and scaly spots that transform the abuser, like a horror film, into a zombie.?
It is a mixture of cocaine, ammonia and baking soda. Paradoxically, it is more loaded with pure cocaine than cocaine which is usually windy, so its effects are very powerful and the descent is hard for the user who immediately becomes dependent. The human's brain, heart, and lungs quickly take a hit, he becomes depressed and constantly tired as soon as he misses his dose. Yeah, that's crap.
Methamphetamines are highly addictive and are very popular drugs in western countries. In general, they are known for their crystal-like appearance, although they also exist in powder or pill form. Methamphetamines are highly addictive and are very popular drugs in the United States, Canada and Europe. In general, they are known for their crystal-like appearance, although they also exist in powder or pill form.
Indiatimes never promotes the usage of any kind of drugs;?we recommend consulting a medical expert and getting treatment if you or someone you know needs help. More on?Indiatimes.com.