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It is illegal to process cocaine in Canada, but cocaine can be used legally for medical purposes such as an anesthetic

Cocaine is derived from the leaves of two species of coca plants

a Cocaine is a stimulant that can cross the blood-brain barrier within seconds

• Produce greater alertness for the users due to it’s stimulant properties • can constrict blood vessels, increase heart rates, and increase blood pressure interfere with dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, creating a euphoric experience that can be addictive

Cocaine Hydrochloride

Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1970 He forgot that he was going to pitch that day and took LSD from a friend

It is created by soaking Coca Leaves in gasoline or other solvents to help breakdown the leaves and reduce it into an odorless, but bitter-tasting powder

The powdered Cocaine can be snorted through the nose, absorbed through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, or injected into veins

The general lethal dose ratio for cocaine is 95 mg per kilogram of body weight For example, a person weighing 100 pounds (45 kg) would overdose on 4.3 grams of cocaine 4.3 grams is equivalent to 1 teaspoon

• LSD is a hallucinogen derived from a fungus called Ergot • was thought to help said patients experiencing mental disorders when it was synthesized in the 1940s by Albert Hofman • soon became a recreational drug that became popular with the 1960s and psychedelic Culture that looked at distorting reality

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

• LSD binds with serotonin and dopamine receptors in the Brain causing a distortion of sensory information from the Body • may experience episodes of Euphoria or episodes of Anxiety and Paranoia based on how the Brain interprets sensory information • will often cause Profuse Sweating, Increased Body Temperature, and Higher Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

The Opium Poppy plant is the main source of Opiates such as Heroin

• The main ingredient from Opium Poppies is a latex, (rubber is a latex) • Opium farmer would score the seed to allow the opium latex to ooze out, which would be captured • The latex would be processed onto cakes which allows morphine to congeal near the top, while rest of the cake is waste

morphine

Morphine acts directly on the body’s Central Nervous System to control the body’s reaction to Pain

Heroin is a highly refined and concentrated version of Morphine that creates euphoric experiences

Heroin is typically administered through intravenous needles into the bloodstream, but it can also be smoked or snorted through the nose

Heroin can create a strong Euphoric sensation that is highly addictive The injection of Heroin can promote a collapse of the vein at the injection site due to the acidity of Heroin It can also create the sensation of itchy skin if the Heroin pools underneath the skin

The growth of mushrooms and other fungi on the surface of the tree usually is a sign that the tree’s bark is decaying Mushrooms and fungi growing near the base of the tree is a sign that there might be root issues with the tree

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic drug that is produced by different species of fungus (why its often called Magic Mushrooms) These species of fungus can be found throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Asia There is evidence of ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and the Aztecs using the fungi in religious ceremonies

Psilocybin produces hallucinations, distortions of reality and time, and possible nausea, paranoia, and panic attacks

The chances of overdosing or dying from Psilocybin is low, but because of its hallucinogenic properties they are illegal in Canada

MDMA was first synthesized by Anton Köllisch in 1912 for the Merck Pharmaceutical Company