ILLEGAL DRUGS Why is illegal drug use dangerous

ILLEGAL DRUGS

Why is illegal drug use dangerous? dangerous /permanent damage to brain and body become addicted major factor in suicide, accidents and crimes risk of spreading disease through sharing needles can result in overdose drug use leads to making irresponsible decisions

The reasons people begin using drugs are similar to the reasons they begin to drink or smoke. What are these reasons? Desire to experiment Desire to escape depression / boredom Enjoyment of risky behavior Belief that drugs solve personal problems Peer pressure Media glamorizing drug use

While there are many different illegal drugs, all illegal drugs have 3 things in common. What are these 3 things? Affects function of the brain Dangerous to health Result in drug dependence and addiction

WHAT IS MARIJUANA? Marijuana is a word used to describe the dried flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. rent e f f i d f the o y p, n m a e s h e b n escri from India d s i ish. b h a s e n a n m h a C at co uana and h t s g dru marij g n i d inclu Regardless of the name, this drug is an hallucinogen – a substance which distorts how the mind perceives the world you live in. nabis n a c n ical i m rtion e o h t c s i d e h T s this e t a e r HC. T s that c a wn is kno of the m r o f d e t la e ar Hashish is ins of the s e r m o r f e drug, mad plant. p m e h n ia d In The can n marijuan abis plant, from a is deri ved, has which differen t chemic over 400 als.

EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA SHORT TERM LONG TERM Sensory distortion Reduced resistance to common illnesses ( cold, bronchitis) Growth disorders Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body Reduction of male sex hormones Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions to the brain could be permanent Reduced sexual capacity Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly Panic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up, ” the user feels sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)

What are some of the effects marijuana has on the body? Slowed thinking, difficult paying attention, no sense of time or distance, loss of short term memory, shrinks your brain

Can you become dependant on marijuana? Yes, you can build a tolerance and a dependence to it.

Can marijuana use affect your driving? If so, how? Yes, much like how alcohol affects your driving. It can slow your reaction time and impair your judgment.

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Marijuana and School Marijuana and school don’t mix. Marijuana makes it harder for users to concentrate, and slows thinking down. Marijuana damages the user’s memory and things such as simple math problems become extremely difficult. One of the prevalent effects of marijuana is the decline in school performance.

What are inhalants? What are 2 legal inhalants used by physicians? Drugs that are inhaled as vapors such as Laughing Gas Asthma Inhaler

INHALANTS WHAT ARE THEY? SNIFFING pors e a v r e a h Users may inhale the chemical to t which s r fe s vapors directly from open gh e e i r c h s n t k a n c t la ui bs containers Inha xic su ach a q to re m o The chemicals are t o r f d e l re o quickly absorbed inha m are 0 e r e through the lungs into Produ Th 1, 00 ce eff n a ec th the bloodstream and anest old h e hetics ts similar t s hou ts that o quickly reach the brain , w h ic down uc d o the bo h slow r sed and other organs p u e d b y ’s d functi coul halants ons as in The user expe riences a n initial high an Because they reach the NG I d F es F m u HU loss of inhibit f brain with a faster speed ions, the g in a n i d h and force than other then drowsine e t rea oak nces ss, s B s g substances, they can cause lightheade dness, and from ra l substa irreversible physical and ica agitation m e ch mental damages.

What type of effects might you experience from inhalants? Hyperactivity, loss of inhibitions, dizziness, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and thinking, fear, anxiety, depression

EFFECTS OF INHALANTS SHORT TERM LONG TERM Slurred Speech Drunk, dizzy, or dazed Inability to coordinate movement Apathy Impaired judgment Unconsciousness Severe headaches Rashes around the nose and mouth DEATH from suffocation Muscle weakness Disorientation Lack of coordination Irritability Depression Serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and brain Hearing loss Bone marrow damage Deaths from heart failure

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ECSTASY T? A H W I S TI (MDMA) Ecstasy is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. Ecstasy (MDMA) produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth, and distortions in time, perception, and tactile experiences

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SHORT TERM EFFECTS IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT FALSE SENSE OF AFFECTION SLEEP PROBLEMS

LONG TERM EFFECTS Long lasting brain damage affecting thought and memory Damage to portions of the brain that regulate critical functions such as learning, sleep and emotion Depression Anxiety Kidney Failure Hemorrhaging Psychosis Cardiovascular collapse Convulsions DEATH

HEROIN

Highly addictive, illegal drug Heroin (like opium and morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants. Milky, sap-like opium is first Most removed from the pod of the heroi c r e n is in ating poppy flower. This opium is jecte a d d i t d, t he us ional refined to make morphine, then er, w risks d h for ange o fac further refined into different r e of AID s the infec tions S forms of heroin. on to or other of ad p of the pain dictio n.

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WH AT IS IT? rm LSD is one of the most potent, mood o f l a t changing chemicals. It is rys tories e c s in ora e manufactured from lysergic acid, which h d e lab T o c t. u d l S rte d ga is found in the ergot fungus that grows o U r P le the nve ion. l i on rye and other grains. o ibut in y in c l in s are distr a m stal for Colorless cry iquid Odorless al Slightly Bitter Taste

No matter what form it comes in, LSD leads the user to a same place, a serious disconnect from reality N W O N K ID IS AC D S S A L Sold on the street as: LSD users call an LSD experience a “trip, ” usually lasting 12 hours or so. When things go wrong, • It is sometimes added to which often absorbent paper, which is happens, it is called then divided into small squares decorated with a “bad trip, ” another name for a living designs or cartoon nightmare! characters (“loony tunes”) • small tablets • capsules • gelatin squares • Liquid

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HARMFUL EFFECTS OF LSD MENTAL EFFECTS PHYSICAL EFFECTS Dilated Pupils Higher or Lower Body Temperature Sweating or Chills Loss of Appetite Sleeplessness Dry Mouth Tremors Delusions Visual Hallucinations Panic Attacks Impaired Depth Perception Severe Depression or Psychosis Flashbacks Severe, terrifying thoughts and feelings Fear of losing control Impaired time perception Distorted perception of the size and shape of objects, movements, color, sound, touch, and the users own body image

WHAT IS COCAINE? The word cocaine refers to the drug in a powder or crystal form. The powder form is usually mixed with corn starch, talcum, powder, sugar or any other drugs such as procaine (a local anesthetic) or amphetamines Extracted from cocoa leaves Cocaine was originally developed as a painkiller It can also be ingested or rubbed into the gums Cocaine is most often sniffed with the powder absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. To more rapidly absorb the drug into the body, abusers inject it, but this substantially increases the risk of overdose.

A Deadly White Powder Cocaine is one of the deadliest drugs known to man. Once a person begins taking cocaine, it has proven almost impossible to become free of its grip physically or mentally Physically it stimulates key receptors (nerve endings that sense change in the body) within the brain that, in turn, create a euphoria to which users quickly develop a tolerance.

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SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF COCAINE Loss of appetite Increased heart rate Contracted blood vessels Tactile hallucinations that creates the illusion of bugs burrowing under the skin Intense euphoria Increased rate of breathing Anxiety and paranoia Nausea Panic and psychosis Disturbed sleeping habits Convulsions, seizures, and sudden death from high doses (even one time) Bizarre, erotic, violent behavior Depression Intense drug craving

LONG TERM EFFECTS OF COCAINE Permanent damage to blood vessels of the heart and brain Malnutrition High blood pressure Sexual problems Liver, kidney and lung damage Severe depression Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected Severe tooth decay Tolerance and addiction

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LONG TERM EFFECTS e to g a m a d nt e n a m r e P the f o s l e s s blood ve rain db n a t r a e h re u s s e r p od o l b h g i H ng u l d n a y ne d i k , r e v i L damage ains p t s e h c e Sever re u l i a f y r o rat i p s e R d n a s e s a ise d s u o i t c ted Infe c e j n i f i es abscess Malnutrition Severe tooth decay Auditory Irritability and mood disturbances Sexual problems Severe depression Tolerance

WHAT IS CRYSTAL METH? White, Crystalline Drug Crystal Meth is short for ystal methamphetamine People take it by: • Snorting • Injecting • Smoking • Orally It is just one form of the drug methamphetamine Develop a strong desire to continue using it because the drug creates a false sense of happiness and well-being -A “RUSH” of confidence, hyperactiveness and energy nly used as o most comm a G U R D B CLU taken while nd at raves ht clubs a rtying in nig pa Drug effe ct generally s l from 6 -8 ast h but can l ours, ast up to 24 hours Decreased Appetite

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CRYSTAL METH EFFECTS S T C E F RM F E T T R SHO etite p p a f o s s o L , e t a r t r a e h d e Increas body , e r u s s e r p d bloo temperature pupils f o n io t a il D leep s d e b r u t is D Nausea ns io t a in c u ll a H es r u iz e s , s n io Convuls high m o r f h t a e d and doses LONG TERM EFFECTS Liver, kidney, lung damage Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected Malnutrition Severe Tooth Decay “METH MOUTH” Strong psychological dependence Depression Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s Disease

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A synthetic version of the male hormone What type of effects might this drug have on an adolescences body and mind?

EFFECTS ON THE BODY Bones will mature early, growth can be stunted. Can cause sever acne, increased cholesterol, rapid weight gain, liver damage, kidney tumors, heart disease and heart attacks.

Can cause breasts to grow in males Can shrink the testes and reduce sperm count.

EFFECTS ON THE MIND Feeling of paranoia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts

ROID RAGE can lead to violent behavior, crime assault and rape. Makes abusers more irritable and aggressive.

Drugs that lead to the use of other drugs are called what? What are the 3 most common ones?