1. EFFECTS OF DRUGS

2.  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 CANNABIS (MARIJUANA, POT, GRASS, WEED)

3.  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 ALCOHOL

4.  Description: substances manufactured by chemical industry (gas, glue etc)  Effects: feeling of euphoria, loss of coordination, lead poisoning and death SOLVENTS AND AEROSOLS (GLUE, GAS)

5.  Description: pills, powder, liquid, addictive stimulant  Effects: decreased appetite, increased physical activity, damage to blood vessels in the brain, strokes, irregular heart beat, respiratory problems, death METHAMPHETAMINE (SPEED, METH)

6.  Description: powerful stimulant of the Central Nervous System  Effects: breathing and blood pressure increase, enlarged pupils, damage to nose tissue COCAINE (COKE, SNOW, BLOW, ICE, ROCK)

7.  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 ROHYPNOL (ROOFIES)

8.  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 G.H.B(GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC)

9.  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. KETAMINE (SPECIAL K, KIT KAT)

10.  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 ECSTASY( E, LOVE DRUG, X)

11.  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. RITALIN (RIT, VITAMIN R)