Narcotic substances are divided into several types, different in their effect on the human body and psyche. One of the first questions that is asked to a person who has entered a drug rehabilitation center is: “What exactly did you use?”. The specifics of drug addiction treatment in each case directly depends on the answer to this question.

We offer you a brief description of the features of some of the most common types of drugs:

– Opiates (heroin, acetylated opium (shirk, methadone). Narcotic substances of this group have a sedative effect, are highly addictive. Physical dependence manifests itself after two or three doses. They are produced mainly from poppy seeds, they are morphine-like compounds. They are injected into the body, orally, nasally, through smoking Characteristic signs: increased drowsiness, drawn out speech, narrow, unresponsive to changes in light pupil, peaceful mood, indifference, thirst, pale skin tone Treatment of opiate addiction is a very complex and lengthy process due to severe abstinence.

– Canabinoids (marijuana, hashish, hydroponics, porridge, milk). These substances change consciousness and distort the perception of the surrounding world. Such drugs are consumed through smoking, or less often by adding them to food. As a rule, after use, unbridled gaiety or, conversely, excessive alertness can be traced. Characteristic signs: redness of the eyes, increased feeling of thirst and hunger, slow reaction, relaxation. Canabinoids cause psychological dependence, provoke further use of harder drugs. The use of such substances has an extremely negative effect on the functioning of the brain, disrupting mental abilities and memory, and reproductive (sexual) function also suffers. The treatment of such addiction, with timely access to specialists and the correct position of the drug addict, usually does not require much time, but there is a high probability of relapse.

– Amphetamines, methamphetamines (“screw”, “jeff”, ecstasy, hair dryer, perventin). This group of narcotic drugs produces a stimulating (exciting) effect on the body. Mainly introduced substances intravenously, nasally or orally. Usually, the production is based on preparations containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. This type of addiction is characterized by the use of periods. A person who has used a drug from this group usually behaves liberated, aggressively, he becomes talkative, overly active, symptoms of paranoia appear. Under the influence of these substances, the pupil expands, appetite is disturbed, and sleep disappears. After prolonged use, the addict loses weight, frequent headaches begin, and vision suffers. Treatment of drug addiction in this case is extremely difficult. A drug addict often has psychological disorders, schizophrenia, and his emotional state is extremely unstable, especially at the initial stages of rehabilitation.

We have described only the main or leaders of the drug world, in fact there are many more of them.