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Combining dextromethorphan with other substances can compound risks. Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants such as amphetamine and/or cocaine can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and heart rate. CNS depressants such as alcohol will have a combined depressant effect, which can cause a decreased respiratory rate.
A number of plants, however, do contain psychoactive compounds, such as caffeine or another stimulant, like theobromine, cocaine or ephedrine. Some have the opposite effect, acting as a sedative. Some common infusions have specific names such as mate (yerba mate) and rooibos (red bush).
As a fresh leaf, rooibos contains a high content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). [9] Rooibos tea does not contain caffeine [10] [11] and has low tannin levels compared to black tea or green tea. [9] Rooibos contains polyphenols, including flavanols, flavones, flavanones, dihydrochalcones, [12] [13] aspalathin [14] and nothofagin. [15]
A drug combination chart designed for harm reduction by TripSit [1]. Polysubstance use or multisubstance use is the use of combinations of psychoactive substances with both legal and illegal substances.
Alcohol: Depressant: The Maya also consumed an alcoholic beverage called balché, which is an infusion of the bark of Lonchocarpus longistylus (see page Lonchocarpus violaceus) mixed with honey from bees fed on a type of morning glory with a high ergine content. [96] Beer: Yeast byproduct: Barley (Liquid Gold spp.) (fermented) Alcohol: Depressant
Nutrition (Per 8-ounce serving): Calories: 100 Fat: 0 g (Saturated fat: 0 g) Sodium: 20 mg Carbs: 29 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 23 g) Protein: 0 g. Although fruit juice provides some of your daily ...
Depressants exert their effects through a number of different pharmacological mechanisms, the most prominent of which include potentiation of GABA or opioid activity, and inhibition of adrenergic, histamine or acetylcholine activity. Some are also capable of inducing feelings of euphoria. The most widely used depressant by far is alcohol (i.e ...
Caffeine is known to act as a stimulant to energize people, while marijuana and cannabis can act as either a stimulant or depressant. The effects of weed vary, but many people say the buzz makes ...