2. Substance Abuse *NOTES
alcohol, the drug that causes the most problems in our society by far, is not even on this chart!
see British Scientist “Harm” chart

3. Marijuana Description green, brown, grey dry mixture Depressant
Short Term Danger memory problems,
clumsiness, anxiety
Long Term Danger loss of interest, chronic
cough or lung problems, IQ ?, psychological
addiction

4. Inhalents (Glue, Gas) Description chemical on a rag, in a bag
Depressant
Short Term Danger nausea, chest pains,
coordination problems
Long Term Danger hearing loss, brain damage

5. LSD (Acid) Description pill, paper, liquid Hallucinogen
Short Term Danger bad trip, safety issues,
panic and confusion
Long Term Danger “flashbacks,” severe depression, schizophrenic-like symptoms

6. PCP (Angeldust) Description powder (or pills) Stimulant
Short Term Danger personal injury or death, with alcohol can = coma
Long Term Danger OD, memory loss, speech problems, hormonal problems

7. Ecstacy Description pill, powder, liquid Stimulant / Hallucinogen
Short Term Danger kidney or liver damage,
accident-prone
Long Term Danger spinal problems, brain
swelling and death

8. Methanphetamine / Crystal Methanphetamine
Description pill, tablets, powder
Stimulant
Short Term Danger physical addiction, confusion, tremors, aggression
Long Term Danger heart failure, stroke,
convulsions, poor decisions

9. Depressants (Downers) and Oxycontin
Description pills, tablets (prescription)
Depressant
Short Term Danger physical addiction,
confusion, tremors, lethargy
Long Term Danger heart failure, stroke,
convulsions, poor decisions

10. Cocaine Description powder, pill, “rock” Stimulant
Short Term Danger physical addiction,
with alcohol can = coma, heart problems
Long Term Danger paranoia, heart failure,
nose problems, brain damage

11. Heroin Description tar-like substance, powder Depressant
Short Term Danger physical addiction,
HIV if sharing needles, OD
Long Term Danger vein problems, heart
failure, stroke, poor decisions, teeth issues

12. “Speedball” (Cocaine / Heroin mixture)
Stimulant / Depressant (** these do not
go together well….)
Major Risk of Heart Attack - John
Belushi, River Phoenix, Chris Farley
(and lots of people who aren’t famous)
all died of a speedball overdose