How They Work

Ever wondered how these drugs work? Our understanding of how drugs work is drowing and changing all the times and this content represents our best interpretation of the current research. We welcome any contributions that adds to this information base, and encourage you to post comments regarding any research or knowledge that will assist in extending our understanding.
How They Work
Amphetamines

Amphetamines

Amphetamines are are a group of psychostimulant drugs which are known to produce increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and appetite.
What are amphetamines

Amphetamines are a group of chemicals based on the amphetamine molecule. They include

How amphetamines work

Amphetamines are psychostimulants. That is, they stimulate the central nervous system and basica

Amphetamine effects

* The following effects are just a generalisation, everyone will have different experiences.   T

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Ecstasy (MDMA)

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as Ecstasy) is a semisynthetic member of the amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs.
How MDMA works

MDMA (Ecstasy) is classified as a psychostimulant. That is, it stimulates the central nervous sy

MDMA Effects

* The following effects are just a generalisation, everyone will have different experiences. Th

What is MDMA

MDMA (3,4-methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine), also known as ‘Ecstasy’, is a semi-synthetic member o

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is derived from the coca plant grown in South America. It is most commonly seen in Australia as a white powder.
What is Cocaine

Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant Erthoxylon coca which is native to the mount

Cocaine Effects The following effects are a generalisation. It should be remembered that the effects of a substance
How Cocaine works

Extensive research has been conducted to determine how cocaine works on the brain. Cocaine af

Bluebelly / blue.bel.ly / n.
1. slang term for meth/amphetamine.
2. a diverse community of interested individuals seeking to gather and deliver high quality harm-reduction information.