Drugs (Module 26) By Cynthia Gutierrez

Alcohol AKA- moonshine, booze, brew, hooch AKA- moonshine, booze, brew, hooch Alcohol is a depressant found from in the natural fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains Alcohol is a depressant found from in the natural fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains These fruits, vegetables, and grains are distilled into a wide range of drinks with various alcohol contents These fruits, vegetables, and grains are distilled into a wide range of drinks with various alcohol contents.08 is considered legally impaired when consuming alcohol.08 is considered legally impaired when consuming alcohol

The Risks of Alcohol The common idea that alcohol loosens a person up is false, in reality it damages parts of the human brain that deal with: Memory Memory Coordination Coordination Judgment Judgment Decision Making Decision Making With binge drinking a person puts themselves in great danger it can potentially overwhelm the bodies defenses With binge drinking a person puts themselves in great danger it can potentially overwhelm the bodies defenses 5,000 people under the age of 21 die each year, 1,900 deaths in car accidents, 1,600 homicides, 300 suicides 5,000 people under the age of 21 die each year, 1,900 deaths in car accidents, 1,600 homicides, 300 suicides Because of underage drinking the lives of people have been changed Because of underage drinking the lives of people have been changed

Long Term Effects Alcohol travels through your bloodstream and damages the stomach, brain, liver, kidneys, and muscles Alcohol travels through your bloodstream and damages the stomach, brain, liver, kidneys, and muscles A teenagers body is still developing, with the addition of alcohol it the damage done now will affect the rest of your life A teenagers body is still developing, with the addition of alcohol it the damage done now will affect the rest of your life Teens are killed by alcohol related accidents than by all illegal drugs combined Teens are killed by alcohol related accidents than by all illegal drugs combined

Alcohol Related accidents

Ecstasy AKA- XTC, X, E, Adam, Speed, Molly AKA- XTC, X, E, Adam, Speed, Molly MDMA ( methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is its medical name it is a synthetic mind altering drug that acts both as a stimulant and a hallucinogenic MDMA ( methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is its medical name it is a synthetic mind altering drug that acts both as a stimulant and a hallucinogenic Tablets contain drugs that combined can be extremely dangerous or lethal Tablets contain drugs that combined can be extremely dangerous or lethal It contains: Methamphetamine Methamphetamine Ketamine Ketamine Cocaine Cocaine DXM DXM The diet drug ephedrine The diet drug ephedrine This drug is most commonly found in raves This drug is most commonly found in raves

The Risks of Ecstasy Shortly after consuming ecstasy the user may experience: Confusion Confusion Depression Depression Severe anxiety Severe anxiety These effects can show up days ore weeks after taking the drug Physical effects of ecstasy may include: Tremors Tremors Teeth clenching Teeth clenching Muscle Cramps Muscle Cramps Nausea Nausea Faintness Faintness Chills Chills Sweating Sweating Blurred Vision Blurred Vision

Long Term Effects of Ecstasy This drug directly affects the brain chemical serotonin, and how your brain cells communicate with each other This drug directly affects the brain chemical serotonin, and how your brain cells communicate with each other It increases the risk of permanent problems with memory and learning It increases the risk of permanent problems with memory and learning Taking too much of this substance can affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature Taking too much of this substance can affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature This can lead to : This can lead to : 1. Hyperthermia 2. Liver failure 3. Kidney failure 4. Cardiovascular failure

Ecstasy

Marijuana AKA- Blunt, Dope, Grass, Weed, Reefer, Hash, Joint, Mary Jane AKA- Blunt, Dope, Grass, Weed, Reefer, Hash, Joint, Mary Jane It is a mix of dried flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves from a hemp plant Cannabis Sativa It is a mix of dried flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves from a hemp plant Cannabis Sativa The main active chemical is THC (tretrahydrocannabinol) this moves quickly through the blood stream to the brain and other organs in the body The main active chemical is THC (tretrahydrocannabinol) this moves quickly through the blood stream to the brain and other organs in the body It is a mild hallucinogen but can also act as a depressant or a stimulant It is a mild hallucinogen but can also act as a depressant or a stimulant

The risks of Marijuana Using this drug can have a long lasting negative impact on a teens developing brain Using this drug can have a long lasting negative impact on a teens developing brain Using marijuana at a young age can result in structural and functional deficits Using marijuana at a young age can result in structural and functional deficits You can develop weak verbal and communication skills You can develop weak verbal and communication skills Can also increase lowered learning capabilities and a shortened attention span Can also increase lowered learning capabilities and a shortened attention span Marijuana limits your brains: Effectiveness Effectiveness Slows your thinking Slows your thinking Impairs coordination Impairs coordination Increases the chance of: Anxiety Anxiety Depression Depression schizophrenia schizophrenia

Long Term Effects of Marijuana It make be hazardous to the developing lungs of a teen It make be hazardous to the developing lungs of a teen Marijuana contains smoke that is 50% to 70% more carcinogenic that tobacco smoke Marijuana contains smoke that is 50% to 70% more carcinogenic that tobacco smoke Many people argue that Marijuana is the “Gateway Drug” to harder drug use Many people argue that Marijuana is the “Gateway Drug” to harder drug use Research proves the earlier you begin to use marijuana the more likely you are to become dependant on it or other drugs Research proves the earlier you begin to use marijuana the more likely you are to become dependant on it or other drugs

Marijuana

Neurotransmitters and Drugs Acetylcholine- biochemical's that are found in neurotransmitters Muscle action Muscle action Learning Learning Memory Memory Lack of this may result in Alzheimer's Dopamine –neurotransmitter that helps control the brain's reward and pleasure centers. Learning Learning Attention Attention Emotions Emotions An excess of this may result in schizophrenia and lack of this may result in Parkinson's disease Serotonin-this is knows to regulate the following controls numerous behavioral and psychological functions Hunger Hunger Sleep Sleep Arousal Arousal Mood Mood Low levels of this may result in depression

Drugs used in: Acetylcholine- production of miosis production of miosis Dopamine- is used in the treatment of: Shock Shock Serotonin- is used in the treatment of: Migraine Headaches Migraine Headaches

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