How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors

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How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors TEENS

DEPRESSANTS TYPES OF DRUGS Alcohol Tranquilizers Antihistamines GHB/Ecstasy/Vitamin K Valium/Xanax Rohypnol (Roofies) Marijuana Barbiturates (sleeping pills) Behaviors Drowsiness Slow reaction Loss of concentration Dizziness High risk behavior Inconsistent Driving Speeds Weaving Driving w/o headlights Driving to close to cars

INHALANTS (Huffing) Hallucinations Severe Mood swings TYPES OF DRUGS Solvents (glue) Whippitts Poppers Aerosol Cans Computer Cleaner Gases/Toxins Common Behaviors Hallucinations Severe Mood swings Loss of Coordination Running red lights Tailgating Cutting off driver’s Obscene gestures

Stimulants (speeds up central nervous system) Types of Drugs Caffiene (legal) Cocaine Crack Amphetamines Crystal Meth Nicotine Ecstasy Common Behaviors Impatient Behavior Aggressive Irritability Overactive/excited Increased heart rate Lack of appetite Unable to sleep Tailgating Weaving

Narcotics – pain killers Type of Drugs Codiene Heroin Morphine Vicaden Opium Oxycontin Methadone Common Behaviors Impaired Vision Slow reaction Difficulty concentrating Restlessness Driving too slow Riding the brakes Failure to dim headlights

Hallucinogens – Oldest known type of drug use to affect mood (plants & herbs). Type of Drugs LSD PCP Acid Ecstasy Mushrooms Salvia – Mint Plant Common Behaviors Flashbacks Trips – experiencing sensations that are not real Weight loss Speech problems

Informational Links & Facts Teens and Drugs Teen Depression & Suicide Every twenty-four hours, 3,500 teens will try illegal drugs for the first time. Today, four million Americans currently use drugs, and it is painfully clear that "Just Saying No" is not enough. Marijuana, Cigarettes, alcohol are considered “Gateway Drugs”.