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Types and Effects of Drugs:

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Hallucinogens

Health effects include:Sense of distance and

estrangementMood disorders Dilated pupilsElevated body

temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure

Loss of appetiteSleeplessnessTremorsHeart and lung failure

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Stimulants

Health effects include: Increased blood pressure,

heart and respiratory ratesDilated pupilsDecreased appetiteSweating and high feverTremorsLoss of coordinationPhysical collapseStrokeHeart failure

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Depressants

Health effects include:Calmness and relaxed

musclesSlurred speechStaggering gaitAltered perceptionRespiratory depressionComaDeath

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Marijuana

Health effects include: Increased heart rate Bloodshot eyes Dry mouth and throat Increased appetite Short-term memory loss Reduced concentration

and coordination Paranoia Psychosis

                                               

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Cocaine

Health effects include:Dilated pupilsElevated blood pressure,

heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature

Stuffy or runny noseUlcerated mucous

membranes of the noseCardiac arrestRespiratory failure

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Inhalants

Health effects include:Short-term memory lossLoss of smellNauseaVomitingFatigueBrain damageConvulsionsComaCardiac arrestNervous system damageDeath

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Over-the-Counter Drugs

Although these products seem harmless, they should be treated and taken with caution. Large doses of over-the-counter drugs can be toxic.

These drugs include pain relievers, cold and allergy medications, cough products, antacids, and performance enhancement products.

Side effects may include: Dizziness, Nausea, Anxiety Fatigue, Drowsiness,

Insomnia Mental confusion Loss of coordination Irregular heartbeat Blurred or impaired vision Liver damage Gastrointestinal irritation Mood swings Stroke, heart attacks,

death

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Club Drugs Are:

A group of dangerous drugs used by teens and young adults at many dance clubs and all-night dance parties known as raves.

Extremely dangerous because there is no way to know:The composition of the drug.The quantity of each ingredient of the drug.

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Why People May Use Club Drugs

Try to escape.

See what it’s like.

Feel like part of a crowd.

Commit rape or other crimes.

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Rohypnol – aka Date Rape Drug

Health effects include: Drowsiness Confusion Dizziness and headache Impaired judgment Difficulty speaking and

walking Amnesia and/or loss of

consciousness Coma Death

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GHB – aka G, Liquid X, Liquid E

Health effects include:DrowsinessConfusionTremorsDizzinessNausea and vomitingBreathing problemsAmnesia and/or loss of

consciousnessSeizuresComa

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Ketamine

Health effects include:Dream-like statesHallucinationsDeliriumAmnesia Impaired motor functionHigh blood pressureNumbnessVomitingFatal respiratory

problems“K-hole”

                                             

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Club Drugs Can

Harm your health.

Get you in trouble with the law.

Lead to dependence.

Threaten your future.