This central nervous stimulant will get your heart and brain working overtime. Its common names are upper; speed; study buddy; pep pills; college crack; little blue babies. Amphetamine increases levels of dopamine and norepinephrine (or adrenaline) in the brain, making it suited to people who want to be more alert, productive, and physically active. It’sContinue reading “Amphetamine: Know your stuff, NZ with KnowYourStuffNZ”
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Alcohol: Know your stuff, NZ with KnowYourStuffNZ
You’re probably familiar with alcohol – the drug we see advertised almost everywhere as a seductive social lubricant. It’s typically consumed as beer, wine, or spirits in social and celebratory settings due to its ability to produce both relaxation and euphoria. Four out of five Kiwis use alcohol, making it our most popular recreational drug.Continue reading “Alcohol: Know your stuff, NZ with KnowYourStuffNZ”
Cocaine: Know your stuff, NZ with KnowYourStuffNZ
Cocaine is a stimulant and alkaloid drug that’s extracted from the leaves of two coca plant species native to South America. It’s manufactured into three different forms: cocaine – a fine powder; crack cocaine – small rocks; freebase cocaine – a crystallised powder. Both crack and freebase can be heated until sublimated and then inhaled,Continue reading “Cocaine: Know your stuff, NZ with KnowYourStuffNZ”