1. How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors
TEENS

2. DEPRESSANTS TYPES OF DRUGS Alcohol Tranquilizers Antihistamines
GHB/Ecstasy/Vitamin K
Valium/Xanax
Rohypnol (Roofies)
Marijuana
Barbiturates (sleeping pills)
Behaviors
Drowsiness
Slow reaction
Loss of concentration
Dizziness
High risk behavior
Inconsistent Driving Speeds
Weaving
Driving w/o headlights
Driving to close to cars

3. INHALANTS (Huffing) Hallucinations Severe Mood swings
TYPES OF DRUGS
Solvents (glue)
Whippitts
Poppers
Aerosol Cans
Computer Cleaner
Gases/Toxins
Common Behaviors
Hallucinations
Severe Mood swings
Loss of Coordination
Running red lights
Tailgating
Cutting off driver’s
Obscene gestures

4. Stimulants (speeds up central nervous system)
Types of Drugs
Caffiene (legal)
Cocaine
Crack
Amphetamines
Crystal Meth
Nicotine
Ecstasy
Common Behaviors
Impatient Behavior
Aggressive
Irritability
Overactive/excited
Increased heart rate
Lack of appetite
Unable to sleep
Tailgating
Weaving

5. Narcotics – pain killers
Type of Drugs
Codiene
Heroin
Morphine
Vicaden
Opium
Oxycontin
Methadone
Common Behaviors
Impaired Vision
Slow reaction
Difficulty concentrating
Restlessness
Driving too slow
Riding the brakes
Failure to dim headlights

6. Hallucinogens – Oldest known type of drug use to affect mood (plants & herbs).
Type of Drugs
LSD
PCP
Acid
Ecstasy
Mushrooms
Salvia – Mint Plant
Common Behaviors
Flashbacks
Trips – experiencing sensations that are not real
Weight loss
Speech problems

7. Informational Links & Facts
Teens and Drugs
Teen Depression & Suicide
Every twenty-four hours, 3,500 teens will try illegal drugs for the first time. Today, four million Americans currently use drugs, and it is painfully clear that "Just Saying No" is not enough.
Marijuana, Cigarettes, alcohol are considered “Gateway Drugs”.