5 Scenario of Drug Effects

Scenario #1

1. Determine what drug the individual in your case has been using and what led you to believe this.

Jenn is taking Ecstasy (MDMA), which can be determined by her acts and her looks. She sees fantastic colors out of ordinary lights, and sees the floor as a beautiful sea of diamonds out of a normal floor. Additionally, her pupils are dilated and showed love to everyone, including me. Additionally, she is sweating and clenching her teeth, and her heartbeats are fast. Finally, it is a fraternity party, as Ecstasy is mainly used as a recreation drug.

2. Determine what the subjective effects of the drug are (i.e., what has a person reported feeling after using the drug).

The primary effects of Ecstasy include an increased awareness of the senses, feelings of openness, euphoria, empathy, love, happiness, heightened self-awareness, feeling of mental clarity and an increased appreciation of music and movement. Tactile sensations are enhanced from some users, making physical contact with others more pleasurable. Some other side effects include jaw clenching and elevated pulse.

3. Determine what neurotransmitters could be involved and how the drug affects these

neurotransmitters.

At least three neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, are involved. MDMA caused these neurotransmitters to be released from their storage sites in neurons to increase neurotransmitters activity.

Scenario # 2

1. Determine what drug the individual in your case has been using and what led you to believe this.

Cocaine is being used in this scenario. First, when he drops white powder onto a mirror and divides into little line and asks if I would like a sample, that's the main factor to help me to determine. Additionally, Mike's behavior also made me believe it is cocaine he is taking and offering.

2. Determine what the subjective effects of the drug are (i.e., what has a person reported feeling after using the drug).

The subjective effects of...