The Effects of Psychotropic Drugs

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No psychotropic drugs' effect is predictable and the stimulant, sedative and hallucinogenic effects of these products depend on the strength of the dose and the sensibility of each person. They all have multiple physical and mental effects which are unpredictable and dangerous, which the manufacturers call "secondary effects".

C'est quoi la drogue? by Marie-Christine d'Welles

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There is a link between violence and drug consumption

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Alcool-cannabis, comment en parler ?

Quiz

If one has consumed drugs, is s/he tempted to take some more?

Most drugs are stored in the body fats for years. During an exertion, a walk, sport, fear, surprise, stimulation, a bit of fat is burnt and very small quantities of drugs are released into the blood circulation. This will reactivate the effects of the drugs, making the user feel that they want more.

Are our physicians concerned by drug addiction ?

Physicians are the first witnesses of drug addiction (See: News or Did you know sections)

Does alcohol mixed with cannabis have harmful effects?

When you consume alcohol and cannabis simultaneously, these products mutually increase their effects. The current practice is to use alcohol and cannabis at the same time. Many young people nowadays use this common method to try to get “stoned”.

Is current cannabis an average of 10 times more dosed than in 1968 ?

In 1968, it contained from 0,6 to 6% of THC – TetraHydroCannabinol - principal active substance. In recent years through genetic modifications, hybrids and greenhouse cultures, it can contain up to 35% of THC. Nowadays, cannabis consumed by teenagers does not have anything in common with what their parents knew. For more information about cannabis see “Technical Information” section.

Is an occasional joint dangerous ?

A joint is made out of pure cannabis or grass; or hashish mixed with tobacco.
Alcohol is a general term, which covers a wide variety of products:
wine, cider, beer, port, cognac, whisky, vodka are types of alcohol with various rates of alcoholic content ranging from 5 to 90 ° (active principles)
Cannabis works the same way: but when we talk about a joint of grass or hashish, there are more than 100 varieties and its T.H.C. rate (active principles) –ranges from 4% to 35% - goes unnoted.alcools aux taux variés de 5 à 90 degrés ( principes actifs)