Other Drugs and Their Effects Session 2 Other Drugs and Their Effects

Effects of marijuana on driving skills Dangerous overconfidence Poor coordination skills Limited attention span Slow to recognize signs, signals Slow-motion effect Short-term memory impaired

Marijuana + Alcohol = Doubly Dangerous Alcohol + Any other drug = Bad Idea

Stimulants Cocaine Amphetamines (speed) Health Effects: Loss of concentration and coordination vision problems, life- threatening conditions

Inhalants Butane, aerosol sprays Glue, correction fluid Health Effects: Impaired judgment and coordination, disorientation, life-threatening conditions.

Depressants Alcohol Barbiturates & tranquilizers Health Effects: Loss of concentration, slowed reflexes, impaired judgment

Hallucinogens Narcotics LSD Heroin PCP prescription painkillers Health Effects: Health Effects: Hallucination, panic, Nausea, vomiting, Rapid mood swings, slowed breathing, Violent behavior, impaired Life-threatening Coordination, life-threatening conditions conditions

Session 2 Review Driving skills, judgment and alertness can be seriously ____ when alcohol and other drugs are combined. Combining alcohol with another depressant drug could cause___ or death. Marijuana impairs____ skills that are needed to control a vehicle. ______ are one type of stimulant that can cause vision problems and a loss of concentration and coordination. Marijuana gives drivers a ____ sense of improved driving ability. Cocaine/crack and other stimulants can cause a life-threatening heart attack or______. Recognizing_____ signals is difficult for a driver who has been smoking marijuana. Stimulants can also cause death from____ (breathing) failure.