In the individual, the pleasurable emotions that result from the use of addictive substances can be a reason for the individual to continue using the substance. The substance used gives an enjoyable effect on the individual or provides for the loss of negative feelings for a while. In young people, smoking and alcohol are the most important factors in the use of addictive substances, and cannabis is in the first place in the use of illegal substances.

Addictive substances can be listed as follows:

-Alcohol
-Amphetamine or similar effective sympathomimetics
-Kannabis
-Cocaine
-alusinogens (Lsd, Mescaline, Phencyclidine, Psilocybin)
-Inhalers (thinner, benzine, toluene)
-Tobacco
-Opiyat on
-Sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics (sedative, hypnotic, anxiety-relieving)

Alcohol additive

Information on the use of alcohol is based on the earliest periods of history. Found in alcohol, ethyl alcohol. The result of fermentation of carbohydrates in ethyl alcohol, grains and fruits is obtained. Frequent consumption of alcohol is an important risk factor for the increase in social problems such as certain health problems and addiction. Depending on the use of alcohol; psychotic disorders such as deprivation, delirium tremens, alcohol poisoning, dementia can also occur.

Amphetamine and Simpotomimetics with Similar Properties

Today, amphetamines are drugs that are still used for medical purposes. Attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity disorder, depression and narcolepsy are seen in childhood. Dextramphetamine, methyl phenate, and methamphetamine are amphetamine species.

Synthetic Cannabinoids

Similar to the active substance of the THC component in cannabis, they are obtained by using various chemistries with psychoactive properties and in the laboratory environment. Synthetic cannabinoids are often used by squeezing into plants. In our country, it was first heard in 2000 in the name of 'bonzai'.

Cocaine

addictive substance Cocaine obtained from leaves of Coca plant is a very strong addictive substance. Psychologically addictive; it gives pleasure and energy in the first use; it causes feelings such as restlessness, fatigue, loss of appetite, tingling in the body

hallucinogens

One of the strongest among addictive substances is hallucinogenic substances. At first use, the person leads to perceptual degradation and, consequently, hearing non-realistic voices and seeing things that are not in reality. They can be obtained naturally or in a laboratory environment.

inhalants

Thinner, gasoline, toluene, adhesives are materials such as. After the volatile substances are taken, there is usually a feeling of pleasure and relaxation. Those who use this substance usually have a risk of death. Among the causes of death, slowing in breathing and heart problems are at the top.

Tobacco

Tobacco is the most widely used, addictive substance in the world. The active ingredient in the nicotine. In the tobacco content, there are two other components besides nicotine; carbon monoxide and catridor. The risk of cancer caused by tobacco is due to the substance of the tar.

Opiate

Morphine, heroin, codeine, methadone, which are obtained from opium poppy and have narcotic properties. The risk of dependence is very high. Physical dependence starts early and develops tolerance.

Sedatives, Hypnotics and Anxiolytics

They are usually used as medicines because they are anxiety-reducing and sleep-triggering. The substances in this group are effective on GABA (Gamma AminoButric Acid) in the nervous system. After use, they create anger and drunkenness. In high dose use, sedation, coma and depression may appear. In the absence of these substances, psychosis and hallucination can occur. In short-term use, memory impairment, loss of attention may occur