Drugs and Alcohol

Health Class

Categories• Hallucinogens

• Opioids & Morphine Derivatives (Narcotics)

• Inhalants

• Designer Drugs

• Steroids

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Cannabinoids

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens

• Hallucinogens cause distortion of reality.

• They induce excitement within the central nervous system.

• Senses are extremely distorted. A user may hear colors and see sounds.

• They cause hallucinations.

Types of Hallucinogens

• Phencyclidine/PCP/angel dust

• LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)

• Mescaline

• Psilocybin/magic mushrooms

• Cannabis

Effects of Hallucinogens

• Impaired judgement• Experience flashbacks

years after taken• Depression• Acute anxiety• Sleeplessness• Delusions• Panic

Narcotics

• Narcotics are well known for their medical use to relieve severe pain.

• Narcotics such as heroin,opium, and morphine are frequently sold illegally.

• Highly addictive

• There is a lot of crime related to narcotic use.

Types of Narcotics

• Codeine

• Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs

• Heroin

• Morphine

• Opium

• Oxycodone HCL

• Hydrocodone bitartrate

Effects of Narcotics

• Develop a drug tolerance

• Highly addictive• Drowsiness• Decreased alertness• Tremors• Panic• Nausea

Narcotics

Inhalants

Types of Inhalants

• Gasoline• Spray paint• Markers• Lighter fluid• Aerosols• Nitrous Oxide

Effects of Inhalants

• Light headedness

• Large amounts cause depression

• Coma

• Brain Damage

• Destroys nerve cells

• Damages liver

• Nosebleeds

• Psychological problems

Designer Drugs

• MDMA

• MDEA

• Crack

• PCPY

Effects of Designer Drugs

• Increased heart rate• Increased blood

pressure• Sweating• Chills• Depression• Brain Damage

Anabolic Steroids

• Anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone, testosterone.

Types of Steroids

• Anadrol

• Oxandrin

• Durabolin

• Stanozol

• Dianabol

Effects of Steroids

• Male effects• Male sterility• Shrunken testicle• Males develop female

qualities (breasts develop, higher voice, etc.)

• Severe acne

• Female effects• Voice deeper• Breasts smaller• Facial hair• Baldness• menstrual

irregularities

Why People use Anabolic Steroids

• To excel in sports competition

• To look like you have an ideal body

Stimulants

• Stimulants excite the central nervous system.

• Stimulants are often used illegally.

• Stimulants release and use up your body’s energy.

• Mental and physical performance do not improve with stimulant use.

Types of Stimulants

• Cocaine/ coke• Amphetamines/ speed• Caffeine/coffee,pop• Methamphetamines• Ritalin• Cylert

Effects of Stimulants

• Anxiety

• Decreased Appetite

• Insomnia

• Irritability

• Rapid Speech

• Convulsions

• Depression

• Increased heart rate

Depressants

Depressants

• Many accidental deaths result from overdoses of barbiturates and sedatives.

• Relieve nervousness and anxiety.

• They depress the central nervous system.

Effects of Depressants

• Drowsiness

• Convulsions

• Death

• Addiction

• Cramping

• Vomiting

• Tense

• Anxious

Types of Depressants• Barbiturates/Barbs

• Alcohol/Booze

• Tranquilizers/Libs

• Benzodiazepines

• Flunitrazepam

• GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate)

• Methaqualone

Canabinoids

• Hashish

• Marijuana

Canabinoids

• Marijuana is the most widely use illegal drug in the U.S.

• Marijuana reduces short term memory and comprehension.

• This drug reduces a person’s ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination.

Effects of Marijuana

• Decrease in male testosterone level

• Increase in female testosterone level

• Lower sperm count in males

• Increased risk of infertility in women

Effects of Marijuana/Pot

• Increased heart rate• Increased hunger• Bloodshot eyes• Intense anxiety• Psychological

dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect

Consequences of Substance Abuse

• Health Problems and Addiction

• Financial burden• Loss of Friends• Criminal activity• Legal problems