PART 10: Narcotics

10. Narcotics / Opiates: Drugs made from the Opium Poppy Flower which relieve pain Opium is used to make: Paregoric Codeine Prescription pain medicines Morphine Heroin

10. Narcotics: All opium-based drugs are extremely addictive! Codeine and Paregoric prescribed sometimes Morphine: Only in extreme cases of pain Heroin: Illegal, almost no medical uses 10. Narcotics:

10. Narcotics: PAREGORIC: is a mild narcotic used to treat digestive problems Taken by mouth as a liquid Prescription only

10. Narcotics: CODEINE: stronger narcotic pain reliever In prescription cough medicines Often combined with Tylenol or other drugs in a prescription pill 10. Narcotics:

10. Narcotics: NARCOTIC PAIN RELIEVERS which are often prescribed (and abused) in pills include: DEMEROL (meperidine) VICODIN (hydrocodone) LORTAB (hydrocodone) PERCOCET (oxycodone)

MORPHINE: powerful pain reliever over 10 times stronger than codeine Given to patients after major surgery or people with terminal illnesses, such as cancer 10. Narcotics:

10. Narcotics: HEROIN is several times stronger than morphine Cooked up and usually injected intravenously Not legal, almost no medical uses

10. Narcotics: NARCOTICS Risks: Dizzy, lose balance Loss of coordination Confusion Sleepy Itchy skin Kidney and liver damage Birth defects 10. Narcotics:

10. Narcotics: NARCOTICS Risks: Pass out Criminal activity Collapsed veins Tolerance, addiction and withdrawal cycle Infections at injection site Diseases from sharing needles Overdose, death 10. Narcotics:

PART 11: Marijuana (THC)

11. Marijuana (THC) Comes from the Cannabis sativa plant The flowering leaves of the plant have an oil or resin with THC (delta 9- tetrahydocannabinol 11. Marijuana (THC)

11. Marijuana (THC) THC is the substance in Marijuana which is mind-altering Marijuana is usually smoked but can be eaten THC can be taken in pill form

Hash/Hashish - Concentrated form of marijuana made by compressing marijuana resins into small blocks. 11. Marijuana (THC)

11. Marijuana (THC) Marijuana use is illegal Marijuana use is psychologically addictive

Marijuana is sometimes prescribed to help patients deal with the pain and nausea of cancer and other diseases. 11. Marijuana (THC)

11. Marijuana (THC) MARIJUANA RISKS: Reduces memory Slows reaction time Poor coordination Impaired judgment Reduced ambition Panic attacks Lung and heart damage

11. Marijuana (THC) Family problems MARIJUANA RISKS: Increase appetite Lower body temperature Hormone levels affected Birth defects Psychological dependence Family problems Legal problems 11. Marijuana (THC)

PART 12: Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs Drugs associated with concerts, clubs, and raves Common club drugs: Rohypnol GHB Ketamine Ecstasy Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth and LSD and others 12. Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs Many club drugs have no color, odor, or taste DRUG SLIPPING: The practice of placing a drug in someone’s food or drink without their knowledge Why is this done?

Drug Slipping is done to make a person pass out or become defenseless Both men and women could potentially: Have stolen keys, money, jewelry, credit cards Be kidnapped, killed Be sexually assaulted 12. Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs ROHYPNOL: Depressant drug, also called Roofies Commonly used as a date rape drug (pill, powder, liquid) Victim often passes out and often has no memory or recollection of the event – this is also called “carpeting out” or “scooping out”. Why do you think those are nick names for loosing consciousness?

GHB: depressant drug also called Liquid X and Georgia Home Boy (Gammahydroxybutrate) Also used as a date rape drug (pill , powder, liquid) Very dangerous when mixed with alcohol. When done increases chance of death 12. Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs KETAMINE: Anesthetic used on animals by veterinarians Ketamine is a powerful drug that is closely related to the hallucinogen PCP (angel dust). Often snorted or injected and abused at clubs Can cause hallucinations, numbness, stop your breathing, coma, death Dissociation – separation from reality.

12. Club Drugs Ketamine, Rohypnol, and GHB all have similar risks Dizziness, nausea, vomiting Falling down, passing out Defenseless victim Depressed breathing and heart rate Seizures Memory loss Coma, death 12. Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs ECSTASY: (MDMA) Both a dangerous stimulant and a hallucinogen Probably the most abused drug at clubs and raves (along with alcohol)

12. Club Drugs ECSTASY: One of the most dangerous illegal drugs Usually taken in colorful, stamped pill form Also called “E” “X” and “XTC” 12. Club Drugs

12. Club Drugs ECSTASY: Risks: Eating problems Altered Sleep Very tired Sadness, midweek blues Memory Loss Lack of Attention and Concentration

12. Club Drugs ECSTASY: More severe risks Dehydration Exhausted, pass out Hyperthermia (106 oF) Seizures Increased Heart Rate Kidney Failure High Blood Pressure Heart Failure, death 12. Club Drugs

PART 13: Inhalants

Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that produce mind altering effects. Also called “huffing” Why do you think inhalants are abused? 13. INHALANTS:

13. INHALANTS: Inhalants are often abused because they are readily available, inexpensive, and can be found almost anywhere. Different types of inhalants: Solvents Gases Nitrites

Inhalants are ingested into the body by breathing in the vapors of the product. Use of a Bag Use of a Rag Pressurized Containers 13. INHALANTS:

13. INHALANTS: Household items are often abused: Glue/Rubber Cement White-out Aerosols/Hair Spray Toxic Markers Gasoline/Propane Room Odorizers

13. INHALANTS: Use of inhalants can cause serious long term damage: Sight/Vision Disorders Liver Damage Kidney Damage Bone Marrow Damage Brain Damage (EVERY TIME!) Why do you think that is? Paralysis/Death 13. INHALANTS:

What are some reasons to stay drug free? Save money To stay healthy To have healthy relationships To stay out of jail and not have legal problems To have control of your own life To be able to make good choices These are just a few reasons!

What can you do if you or someone you know has a problem with using drugs?

You can’t get help, until the person can admit that they have a drug problem. That is the first step to being able to recover. Intervention: is a group of people getting together to help an addict realize that there is a problem. Detoxification: the process of ridding the body of unnecessary toxins ---- in this case drugs. Treatment Center is a group of doctors and nurses who help a person get off a drugs. The first thing they do is make them go through a detoxification process. Counseling helps when the drug problem has occurred because there is some mental/emotional issue that lead the person to use drugs. Support groups help people know they are not alone and support each other when people in the group are struggling.

What should the last few slides say?

If you don’t get it yet, the joke’s on you!