Effects of Drugs

Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, weed) Description: comes from dried tops, leaves, stems and seeds of the marijuana plant Effects: short term memory loss, concentration and ability to think clearly may be impaired. High feeling, almost euphoric, loss of interest in activities and increased appetite

Alcohol Description: depressant that slows the Central Nervous System Effects: relaxed, less inhibited, slow reflexes. It can cause cirrhosis of the liver with prolonged use. Mood swings/change. Decreased sperm production in men

Solvents and Aerosols (glue, gas) Description: substances manufactured bu chemical industry (gas, glue etc) Effects: feeling of euphoria, loss of coordination, lead poising and death

Methamphetamine (speed, meth) Description: pills, powder, liquid, addcitive stimulant Effects: decreased appetite, increased physical activity, damage to blood vessels in the brain, strokes, irregular heart beat, respiratory problems, death

Cocaine (coke, snow, blow, ice, rock) Description: powerful stimulant of the Central Nervous System Effects: breathing and blood pressure increase, enlarged pupils, damage to nose tissue

Rohypnol (roofies) Description: makes a person less able to resist any form of assault, sedative Effects: loss of memory, impaired judgement periods of blackouts, seizures. May be fatal if mixed with other drugs, respiratory shut-down

G.H.B(Gamma- Hydroxybutyric) Description: makes a person less able to resist sexual assault. Looks and smells like water, also available as a white powder. Effects: dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures, depressed breathing, coma, vomiting while sleeping, death

Ketamine (Special K, Kit Kat) Description: painkliller used by vets. Liquid, white powder or pill form Effects: temporary hallucinations, amnesia, less inhibitions, flashbacks, decreased oxygen to brain an muscles, unconsciousness, death may occur.

Ecstasy( E, love drug, X) Description: combination of hallucinogen and stimulant. Tablet or gelatin capsule form Effects: excited feeling, less inhibitions, euphoria, overeating, dehydration, cardiovascular or kidney failure, paralysis, brain damage

Ritalin (Rit, Vitamin R) Description: commonly used for ADHD. Now used as illegal drug, tablet form (crushed to snort) Effects: strong stimulant when snorted, similar to speed or cocaine. Nervousness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, digestive problems, dependence, depression upon withdrawal.