Alterations of perception and toxicological disorders generated by psychoactive substances
I will dedicate this space, to describe the answers by cardiotoxicity, that is generated consumers of psychoactive substances based on Marijuana, Cocaine and Heroin, this with the purpose of socializing with our friends of @Project.HOPE, the harmful effects that exercise the psychoactive substances in the health.
Before entering the topic to be socialized, it is important to indicate that the content responds to the process of research and contributions that I have been developing in my blog about psychoactive flora, in the constant search to provide technical-educational information, essentially on the physiological and toxicological properties, pharmacokinetic action, and adverse phytopharmacological effects exerted by psychoactive species in humans.
Fig. 2 Psychoactive substances produce phytopharmacological effects in humans. Image of public domain, Author: Victoria B, 2019
In this sense, it is relevant to indicate that chronic users of psychoactive substances, either in organic or inorganic presentation, in addition to alterations in the perception of space and time, the normal conscious state is also seriously affected by prolonged periods of paranoia, agitation, anxiety, constant hallucination, psychiatric syndromes such as depression, disorders of the dream this due to the hallucinogenic and narcotic effects that arise when consuming these illicit drugs, nevertheless, with respect to the main toxicological upheavals evaluated at pharmacological level, the one of greater impact is related to the affections by cardiotoxicity.
Fig. 3 The chronic consumption of psychoactive substances produces constant hallucinations, and psychiatric syndromes. Image of public domain, Author: Free P, 2015
To conclude, it is important to emphasize that the consumption of psychoactive substances categorized as illicit drugs, can cause irreparable cardiovascular effects, ranging from tachycardia and mild hypertension peaks, to arrhythmic disorders that can culminate in heart attacks, this due to electrophysiological changes that trigger these substances to metabolize endogenously in the body, inhibiting the potassium channels, blocking the sodium channels, and activating the calcium channels, which create imbalances and indirectly cardiotoxicity, hence the reason to consider these psychoactive substances as variables that alter perception and cause toxicity in our metabolism.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES CONSULTED:
[1] Schwartz B., Rezkalla S., and Kloner R. Cardiovascular effects of cocaine. Circulation 2010; 122: 2558-69. Article: Online access
[2] Assi S., Gulyamova N., Ibrahim K., Kneller P., and Osselton D. Profile, effects, and toxicity of novel psychoactive substances: A systematic review of quantitative studies. Hum Psychopharmacol Clin Exp. 2017. Article: Online access
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Hello friend, excellent summary of all these side effects, certainly is something very harmful to health, of course, there are some substances that have been used to generate certain drugs and help with certain diseases. I believe that those who consume these types of substances present great problems and need help urgently, unfortunately most are not aware of this.
And this occurs in chronic consumers, because they lose control of their acts, which in most cases create disorders at the level of the psyche, and that is where consumers are not aware of their actions, creating a whole toxic social environment that alienates them from their loved ones and friends, completely isolated from society. Thanks @franyeligonzalez, for leaving your comment.
Thank you for sharing this content based on the chronic consumption of psychoactive substances, which used for medical conditions, but clandestine consumption has harmed many people, we have sought mechanisms to control this situation
Greetings friend @newton666
Some solutions of a legal nature have been caused, but little has been done from actions of psychological support, since I believe that it is a problem of psychic alteration, which must receive adequate attention. Thank you for visiting.
Hello @lupafilotaxia.
It is incredible the proportion of negative consequences to our health when we are exposed to the consumption of these toxic substances, thank you very much colleague and thank you for sharing
Greetings friend @carlos84
Thank you for leaving your comment, unfortunately people are not aware of the consequences of these harmful effects on their own health. We continue reading.
Greetings friend @lupafilotaxia. Unfortunately many of the consumers of these substances are not aware of all the adverse effects to their organism, many efforts are needed to spread information like this.