PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS Drugs that affect the central nervous

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS Drugs that affect the central nervous system

Categories �Stimulants �Depressants �Opiates �Hallucinogens �Inhalants v. Club Drugs

STIMULANTS Speed up central nervous system. q q q Amphetamines § Methamphetamine Cocaine § Crack Tobacco, Caffeine

STIMULANTS Amphetamines �Have some medical value �ADHD, Narcolepsy Ø Methamphetamine § Meth, Crank, Speed, Ice § Smoked, snorted/sniffed, injected, swallowed § Synthetic stimulant

STIMULANTS Cocaine White powder made from the coca bush q Once an ingredient found in the soft drink coke q Some medical value as an anesthetic, however it has been replaced by newer, stronger anesthetics that have less side effects. q v Smoked, snorted/sniffed, injected, swallowed

STIMULANTS Cocaine ØCrack Form of cocaine that can be smoked Name comes from the sound it makes when smoked Freebase � Prepared using dangerous solvents

DEPRESSANTS Sedatives that decrease the action of the central nervous system Barbiturates � GHB � Rohypnol � Tranquilizers � Alcohol �

DEPRESSANTS � Barbiturates �Sedatives or anesthetics that can cause mood changes, excessive sleepiness, and coma if abused �Used to induce sleep and/or reduce anxiety �Can produce physiological and psychological dependence. GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid) � Rohypnol (roofies) �

DEPRESSANTS § Tranquilizers ØUsed to reduce muscle activity, coordination, and attention span Ø Antianxiety tranquilizers ü Valium Ø Antipsychotic tranquilizers ü Used to treat severe mental disorders like schizophrenia ü Help control violent behavior by decreasing brain activity

Opiates ü ü ü Derived from the opium plant and obtainable by prescription and used to relieve pain Also known as Narcotics Highly addictive (psych & physio) which is why pharmacists keep record of all sales. � Codeine � Heroin � Morphine � Oxycodone

Opiates q. Codeine q. Found in some prescription cough medicines q. CDC warns against giving to infants or small children q. Morphine q. Powerful pain reliever q. Only used for a short time (addictive) q. Heroin q. A processed form of morphine with no medical value in U. S. q. Oxycodone (Oxycontin®) q. Street name “Oxycotton” q. Prescription pain reliever

HALLUCINOGENS � � � v v v v Sometimes referred to as psychedelics Effects are unpredictable and can alter mood and impair judgment, thoughts and senses Overload the sensory controls of the brain causing confusion and hallucinations PCP LSD DXM Marijuana Ketamine Peyote Mushrooms

HALLUCINOGENS Phencyclidine (PCP) Ø“Angel Dust” ØPrepared synthetically ØEffects �Time passes slowly �Body movements slow down �Sensations of touch and pain are dulled ◦ Drown in shallow water ◦ Died in fires and couldn’t feel the pain

HALLUCINOGENS �Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) Ø“Acid” trip ØTablets, capsules, paper, & liquid �Dextromethorphan (DXM) Ø“Tussin” is a cough suppressant sold over-the-counter ØWhen misused can cause paranoia, panic attacks, nausea, seizures, inreased heart rate, and addiction

HALLUCINOGENS � Mescaline (Peyote) �Disc � shaped buttons cut from small cactus Psilocybin (Mushrooms) �“Shrooms” are a naturally occurring fungus that are ingested for a hallucinogenic high � Ketamine �Anesthetic used to treat animals �Hallucinations and respiratory failure

HALLUCINOGENS q. Marijuana q. Grass, weed, pot, Mary Jane, etc. q. Cannabis is scientific name q. Can be smoked, eaten, or drunk. q. Contains THC, which is fat soluble. q. Hallucinogen that has the effects of both a depressant and a stimulant.

HALLUCINOGENS �Hashish ØDark brown resin from top of plant which is stronger than marijuana. ØExtremely high levels of THC �Hemp ØFiber from marijuana plant ØPossible industrial uses ØExtremely low levels of THC Hash Hemp THC LEVELS

Inhalants q Sniffed/inhaled to give a hallucinogenic high q Most inhalants depress the central nervous system q Effects q. Loss of balance q. Impaired judgment q. Similar symptoms to feeling drunk q Consequences q. Nausea, sneezing, fatigue q. Nosebleeds q. Liver and kidney damage q. Permanent brain damage q Glue, varnishes, aerosols, gas, etc.

Club Drugs Commonly found at concerts, clubs, raves, etc. and can be put into food or drink without a persons knowledge!

Club Drugs q. Ecstasy (MDMA) q. Rohypnol (roofies) • Sedative that is colorless, odorless, & tasteless q. GHB • Depressant also used as a date rape drug q. Ketamine • Anesthetic used to treat animals. • Causes hallucinations q. Meth q. LSD