EDM4MED
SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE A HEAVY STATE OF TRANCE
A playlist curated by DJ Mogaj, DMD
It's time to go on an educational pharmacological trip. We are prescribing you 143 mg of pure electronica to tickle your tectorial membranes. We synthesized this capsule based on the six drug classifications. Melodic medicine from V Coterie? You could call these… designer drugs.
PLAYLISTS | MAY 2021
ALCOHOL
I REMEMBER - DEADMAU5 & KASKADE
Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant drug. This means that it is a drug that can slow down brain activity and change your mood, behavior, and level of self control. It can also alter physical and mental function, especially that of your memory.
OPIOIDS
Scary Monsters and Nice sprites - Skrillex
More commonly referred to as opiates, opioids are either derived from the drug opium, or a series of synthetic chemicals designed to mimic opium. Opiates work by binding to specific receptors in the brain, mimicking the effects of pain-relieving chemicals that are produced naturally by the body. binding to specific receptors in the brain, mimicking the effects of pain-relieving chemicals that are produced naturally. This enables opioids to be used as extremely powerful painkillers. However, they also induce feelings of intense pleasure, one of the many reasons why they are dangerous and extremely addictive. Opioid addiction is one of the most serious problems faced worldwide.
BENZODIAZEPINES
CLOSE YOUR EYES - TINLICKER, BELLE DORON, GRUM
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that function by interacting with an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA. They are often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures and insomnia. They work by altering the GABA neuron that triggers stress and anxiety reactions, inducing a deep state of relaxation. They can leave a powerful sedative effect.
CANNABINOIDS
SO HIGH - ASHIBAH, BAKKA
There are two types of cannabinoids: THC and CBD. THC has strong psychoactive effects, whereas CBD is thought to have an anti-psychoactive effects. While the exact mechanism is unclear, CBD seems to prevent breakdown of chemicals in the brain that affects pain, mood and mental function. CBD used by itself is also demonstrated to reduce some of the other negative effects that people can experience from THC, such as anxiety. While research is still underway, the effects of CBD on anxiety, inflammation, nausea and other ailments has been proving to be greatly effective.
BARBITURATES
PROBLEMS - ARIZONA SHIP WREK REMIX
Barbiturates are another type of CNS depressants. They reduce the activity of nerves, causing muscle relaxation. They can reduce heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. They belong to a class known as sedative-hypnotics. Barbiturates are often avoided as treatment since the correct dose is difficult to predict and slight overdose can cause coma or death. They are also very addictive and can lead to life threatening withdrawal syndrome.
HALLUCINOGENS
GHOST VOICES - LANE 8
Hallucinogens are drugs that alter the thinking processes and the perception of those who take them. These perceptions are altered in such a manner that leads to significant distortions and fragmentations of reality. Hallucinogens have the ability to affect one’s perceptions in a vastly different manner than many other drugs. Popularly, the influence of these drugs represents experiences of new and even expanded consciousness. For example, some individuals may experience synesthesia or mixed sensory experiences, such as seeing sounds or hearing colors. Other occurrences may include hallucinations (seeing things that aren’t actually there), an altered sense of time (feeling like hours have passed but it has only been a few minutes and vice versa), and dissociative experiences (not being inside your physical body or not feeling connected to reality). These drugs carry a very low risk of addiction or fatal overdose but can alter the mind in a lasting way if taken in too great a quantity.
