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DRUGS ARE BAD LESSON 2
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Non-Physical Negative Effects of Substance Use and Abuse Personal May get the “wrong” type of attention Creates problems with family Against family/religious values May lose pleasure in everyday activities May lose self-esteem May lose control of emotions Does not resolve family/personal problems
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Non-Physical Negative Effects of Substance Use and Abuse Social Often groups/friends change May let friends down Gives false sense of confidence May become more isolated May say or do things you’ll regret later May become uncharacteristically rude May become someone no ones recognizes May lead to negative episodes
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Non-Physical Negative Effects of Substance Use and Abuse Performance at School / Work Difficult to sleep/rest May become very tired May become less motivated to do well in school/at work Memory, ability to concentrate and think clearly may be affected Moods may change and may have difficulty controlling emotions May lose enjoyment
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Non-Physical Negative Effects of Substance Use and Abuse Financial Cost of purchasing drugs Difficulty keeping a job Legal costs Cost of repairing damages for engaging in risk-taking behaviors while under the influence
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Non-Physical Negative Effects of Substance Use and Abuse Legal Negative implications regarding possession, purchase and use of various substances Could jeopardize opportunities for the future
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Effects of Drugs There are many different effects from the various drugs that one may encounter. We will now go through some of the more common drugs and talk about short and long term effects.
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Cannabis (marijuanna, pot, grass, weed, bud) Comes from dried tops, leaves, stems and seeds of the marijuana plant Short-term memory, concentration and ability to think clearly may be impaired High feeling/relaxed, talkative May lose interest in activities Person may become dependant on drug. DescriptionEffects
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Alcohol (booze, hootch) Depressant that slows the Central Nervous System Relaxed, less inhibited Reflexes become slower Could cause cirrhosis of the liver with prolonged use Mood may change; take more risks Brain and nerve damage In men, decreased sperm production Decision-making affected DescriptionEffects
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Solvents & Aerosols/Inhalants (sniff, glue, gas) Substances manufactured by the chemical industry I.e. Gasoline, shoe polish, varnish, etc Feelings of euphoria Loss of coordination Lead poisoning Death DescriptionEffects
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Methamphetamine ( speed, meth, chalk ) Pills, powder, liquid Addictive stimulant Decreased appetite, increased physical activity, damage to blood vessels in the brain, strokes, irregular heart beat, respiratory problems, death DescriptionEffects
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Cocaine (coke, snow, blow, ice, rock) Powerful stimulant of the Central Nervous System Breathing and blood pressure increase Pupils enlarge Nose tissues may be damaged and erode Highly addictive With continued use tolerance is developed and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect. This leads to the risk of overdose. DescriptionEffects
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Rohypnol (roofies, peanuts, pappas, ro-shays) Makes a person less able to resist sexual assault Tablets turn clear beverages blue and turn dark beverages murky Sedative Loss of memory, impaired judgment Periods of blackouts Seizures May be fatal if mixed with other drugs Respiratory shut-down DescriptionEffects
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G.H.B Gamma hydroxy butyrate (liquid ecstasy) Makes a person less able to resist sexual assault Looks and smells like water/also available as a white powder or capsule Dizziness, Nausea Vomiting Amnesia Loss of consciousness Seizures Depressed breathing Coma Vomiting while asleep Death DescriptionEffects
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Ketamine (Special K, Kit Kat) Makes person less able to resist sexual assault Painkiller used mainly by veterinarians for surgery Liquid, white powder or pill Temporary amnesia and hallucinations May babble Less inhibitions Flashbacks Decreases oxygen to brain and muscles Unconsciousness Death may occur DescriptionEffects
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Ecstasy (XTC, X, E, Love Drug) Combination of hallucinogen and stimulant Tablet or gelatin capsule form Excited feeling Less inhibitions Euphoria Overheating Dehydration Death due to kidney or cardiovascular failure Loss of consciousness Paralysis Brain damage DescriptionEffects
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Ritalin – methylphenidate ( Vitamin R, Rit) Commonly used for ADHD Now being used as an illegal drug Tablet form but illegal users crush and snort if or dissolve it in water and inject intravenously Strong stimulant effect when snorted CNS stimulant similar to speed or cocaine Nervousness Loss of appetite skin rash Increased alertness Abdominal pain Digestive problems Possible dependence Serve depression upon withdrawal DescriptionEffects
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