Illegal (Controlled) Drugs Marijuana Methamphetamine Cocaine Narcotics Hallucinogens Depressants Steroids Inhalants

Marijuana Strong, Available, $ 30 Mil Users, Reputation as a “safe” drug, considered a Gateway drug

Marijuana Effects on: Brain, Lungs, Heart, Sex/Rep, Immunity System, Personality,

Marijuana 15 Times Stronger than ‘70s Keeps People from Achieving Their Potential Often Laced w/ Other Drugs Hooks into Fat Cells narconon.org/marijuana-detox.html

Cocaine & Methamphetamine The “Up Twins” Similarities: Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Energy, Activity, Insomnia, Euphoria followed by Depression, Neural Disruption, “Wired”, Addiction

COCAINE vs. Methamphetamine Crack vs. ICE Differences: Coke=> Shorter, Bigger Surge Ice=> Voices & Bugs, Paranoia, Violence

Cocaine Highly Addicting Dealing & Stealing High Dying Potential Often in Up/Down Combos => w/ Heroin

Methamphetamine - “Ice” High Potential for Violence, Addiction, & Death 2-3 Months Addiction Time Losing One’s Mind & Will

Ecstasy (Methamphetamine) vs. Herbal Ecstasy (Ephedrine) Ecstasy: Powerful Stimulant & Hallucinogen Herbal Ecstasy: Dangerous When Taken in Multiple Doses

Hallucinogens Therapeutic Use Street Abuse Army Testing Begins in 1989 Users Easy to Spot

Hallucinogens Effects: Focus X, Distortions, Nausea, Disorientation, Performance X, Communications X, Panic, TRAUMA

Hallucinogens Things to Remember: Its Advantages are Its Disadvantages Not Counteractable Extreme Trauma/FlashB

Depressants 1950’s - Sleeping Pills 1960’s - Barbiturates (Seconal & Phenobarbital) 1970 to present - Benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium, Xanax) Others - Methaqualone, Miltown

Depressants - Effects Slowed Down, Sleepy; Impaired Thinking, Coordination; Mood Swings, Stressed Heart Flip Side Withdrawal OVERDOSE: Confusion, Cramps, Vomiting, Convulsions, Death......

Rohypnol & GHB Date Rape / Rip Off Drugs Alcohol Extenders: Used by Teens and young adults at “Raves” High Risk and Potential Overdose

DEPRESSANTS DEPRESSANTS Things To Remember * Fast Addiction Pattern * High % of Addiction * High Potential for Dying

NARCOTICS The Naturals: Opium, Morphine, Heroin The Synthetics: Percodan, Demerol, Codeine

NARCOTICS Effects Sleepy, Pinpoint Pupils, Cold Skin, Warm Body Excessive Use: Organ Damage, Endocarditis, Abscesses WITHDRAWAL: Cramps, Tremors, Nausea, Sweating, Runny Nose, Watery Eyes OVERDOSE: Convulsions, Coma, Death

NARCOTICS Things To Remember * AIDS * Combining with Uppers (e.g. “speedballing cocaine” * Combining with Downers (e.g. alcohol) * High Potency Varieties (e.g. black tar, designer drugs)

Inhalants The Hidden Addiction: Readily Available => Gas, Glue, Sprays, Paint, Polish, Cleaning Fluid, Medications, Poppers, White Out, Scented Pens....

Inhalants Effects: Feeling Light- Headed, Light-Sensitive, Sores, Nose Bleeds => Organ Damage, Bone Marrow, Increasing Dysfunction, Withdrawal, Addiction, Overdose

Inhalants Things to Remember: Very Short High, Very High Dosage Rate, High Addiction & Overdose Potential

Anabolic Steroids Invented in 1935 Widely Used & Promoted in the ‘50s Discouraged Use Non-Athlete Use: 1990s

Anabolic Steroids Effects: Building Muscle Mass - getting bigger, stronger, faster. Puffy Face, Acne, Jaundice, Extremities, Organ Damage, ROID RAGE “Long Term Death”

Anabolic Steroids Things to Remember: Most buy Steroids Illegally, are not under medical care, and take in megadoses. Excess Use Causes Too Many Changes, Too Fast For The Body to Handle