DRUGS

Categories Stimulants Depressants Inhalants Designer Drugs Marijuana Opiates Hallucinogen Over the Counter (OTC) Prescription Steroids

Stimulants A drug that increases the body’s activity Examples: Caffeine Cocaine (coke) Crack Methamphetamine (meth, Crystal) Ritalin

Effects of Stimulants Increase of Heart Rate Increase of Breathing Awake, Alert Increase chance of Heart attack Decrease of appetite Meth Mouth SHORT and INTENSE High

Caffeine Coffee, Chocolate, soda, energy drinks

Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine

Marijuana Dried leaves of the Cannabis Plant Popular Distinct Odor Medicinal Uses THC Chemical/Drug Length of THC in system Depends on how often & body fat

Slang Names Pot Weed Bud Reefer Mary Jane Dope Green

Effects Of Pot Either Stimulant or Depressant Pleasure, giddy Paranoia Distortion of Time, distance Decrease of coordination, concentration, slow reaction time Increase in appetite Decrease of memory “spacey”

LONG TERM EFFECTS Similar to smoking Decrease in motivation/goals Decrease of memory (short term task)

Designer Drugs and/or Club Drugs Produced by making a chemical change to a drug that already exists

Types and Effects Ecstasy (MDMA) – synthetic GHB EFFECTS-unpredictable Sleep problems, Confusion, impaired, Violent (?) Date Rape RAVE DRUGS Long Lasting High

INHALENTS A Drug inhaled and absorbed through the lungs Replaces Oxygen (fatal) “Huffing”, bagging, Dusting Red nose Easy access

Examples Glue Nitrous Oxide Cleaners Gases Paint Thinner Computer Cleaners Spray paint

EFFECTS Short and Intense Loss of Coordination Difficulty Speaking/Thinking Hallucinations Dizzy Headaches Sudden Death

Hallucinogens “psychedelic drugs” No medicinal purposes ________________________ Acid-LSD Mushrooms PCP (angel dust) Mesculine/peyote

Effects of hallucinogens High called a trip Long lasting Increase breathing, HR, body temp Blurred vision Hallucinate!!!!

Opiates Used for the treatment of pain Induce sleep Highly addictive High tolerance Intense withdrawal Pills, injected, smoked

Type of Opiates Heroin- illegal Morphine- IV- hospitals Codeine, oxycontin, Percocet, hydrocodone Methadone-used to treat during withdrawals

Depressants Decrease activity in the body. Used to treat anxiety Muscle relaxation, Sleep disorders Types: Barbiturates Valium, Xanax, Ambian

Effects of Depressents Decrease heart rate, breathing Slurred speech Sleepiness, relaxation “less anxious” Decrease in muscle control Increased effects with alcohol

Caffeine Increase on alertness Increase on HR Increase on acid- in stomach/stomach ulcer Increase urine Increase insomnia OD- irritability Flushing of face Anxiety Muscle twitching Withdrawals- headache

Energy Drinks Sugar Caffeine Ginseng, ephedrine, taurine, guarana Caffeine levels Coca cola 40 mg Pepsi 38 mg, Drip coffee 120mg, espresso 100mg Tea 40-60, Redbull 80mg 5 hour energy=200mg

Herbal Supplements FDA does not regulate the strength, purity, or safety of herbs and supplements Diet supplements, contain stimulant type ingredients

Steroids HGH- human growth hormone Anabolic-Androgenic steroids- man made substances Anabolic refers to muscle building Androgenic refers to increase masculine characteristics Legal by prescription- medicinal uses Taken orally, injected. In cycles, or in combination with other called stacking (combination) Hazards- MEN shrinking of testicles, infertility, painful erections, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts WOMEN growth of facial and body hair, deepened voice, menstrual irregularities YOUTH stunted growth Other common hazards- with injection-contracting HIV, hepatitis, acne, change in cholesterol level, mood swings, hostility, aggressive behavior

Prescription Require a written order from a doctor

OTC over the counter Obtained without prescription Usually to treat mild pain relief, suppress cold/flu symptoms, etc Examples: Drug Brand Name Acetaminophen Tylenol Ibuprofen Advil Naproxen Sodium Aleve

Effects Follow directions Some act more quickly, some are slower release, combination with other drugs Side Effects, dizzy, nausea, allergy Other examples; Contact, Sudafed, cough syrups (cold Medicines) Dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine