Illegal Drugs

Illegal DrugsIllegal Drugs

Drug Use: A High-Risk Drug Use: A High-Risk BehaviorBehavior

Chapter 26 – Lesson 1Chapter 26 – Lesson 1

Substance AbuseSubstance Abuse

When medicines are used in ways When medicines are used in ways other than intended, a problem called other than intended, a problem called medicinemedicine misusemisuse exists. exists.

Medicine misuse results from Medicine misuse results from carelessness, although at times carelessness, although at times medicines are misused intentionally.medicines are misused intentionally.

People will take them deliberately to People will take them deliberately to achieve a “HIGH”achieve a “HIGH”


In such cases, the user is guilty not only In such cases, the user is guilty not only of misuse but abuse.of misuse but abuse.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE:SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Is any unnecessary Is any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes.for nonmedical purposes.

Substance abuse includes overuse or Substance abuse includes overuse or multiple use of a drug, including alcohol multiple use of a drug, including alcohol taken in combination with other drugs.taken in combination with other drugs.


Not all substances that are abused are Not all substances that are abused are medicines.medicines.

Many are Many are drugsdrugs, chemical substances that , chemical substances that serve no medical purpose and are simply used serve no medical purpose and are simply used for recreational or other unhealthful purposes.for recreational or other unhealthful purposes.

ILLEGAL DRUGS:ILLEGAL DRUGS: or street drugs, these or street drugs, these substances are against the law for people of substances are against the law for people of any age to manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.any age to manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.

Their potential for harm is great.Their potential for harm is great.


Some drugs occur naturally, taking Some drugs occur naturally, taking the form of extracts from plants, the form of extracts from plants, animals, or minerals.animals, or minerals.

Others, called Others, called SYNTHETIC DRUGS:SYNTHETIC DRUGS: are are chemical substances produced chemical substances produced artificially in a laboratory.artificially in a laboratory.

Regardless of their source or how Regardless of their source or how they are taken, the effects of these they are taken, the effects of these drugs are deadly.drugs are deadly.


People who use illegal drugs are guilty of a People who use illegal drugs are guilty of a crime called crime called ILLICIT DRUG USE:ILLICIT DRUG USE: This is the This is the use or sale of any substances that are use or sale of any substances that are illegal or otherwise not permitted.illegal or otherwise not permitted.

Illicit drug use includes the selling of Illicit drug use includes the selling of prescription medicines on the street.prescription medicines on the street.

Even some drugs that are legal for adults, Even some drugs that are legal for adults, such as alcohol, are illegal for teens and such as alcohol, are illegal for teens and can cause major health, safety, and social can cause major health, safety, and social problems.problems.


For teens, alcohol and nicotine are also For teens, alcohol and nicotine are also considered considered GATEWAY DRUGS:GATEWAY DRUGS: drugs that drugs that often lead to other serious and dangerous often lead to other serious and dangerous drug use.drug use.

National Study Shows "Gateway" Drugs LeNational Study Shows "Gateway" Drugs Lead to Cocaine Usead to Cocaine Use

Trends in Teen Drug UseTrends in Teen Drug Use Teens in the U.S. are now using drugs at Teens in the U.S. are now using drugs at

younger ages than ever before.younger ages than ever before. Drug use among 12 to 17-year olds more Drug use among 12 to 17-year olds more

than doubled between 1992 and 1996.than doubled between 1992 and 1996. In 1996, about 9% of teens in the U.S. used In 1996, about 9% of teens in the U.S. used

drugs.drugs. More teens are trying heroin than ever More teens are trying heroin than ever

before.before. In 1991, only 6% of eighth graders had In 1991, only 6% of eighth graders had

tried marijuana, but by 1996, that number tried marijuana, but by 1996, that number has risen to 18%.has risen to 18%.

More teens than ever mistakenly consider More teens than ever mistakenly consider marijuana to be a safe drug.marijuana to be a safe drug.

Why People Begin Using Why People Begin Using DrugsDrugs

They are curious about the effects They are curious about the effects The drugs are easily available The drugs are easily available They see their friends, parents, or older They see their friends, parents, or older

siblings using themsiblings using them They enjoy the short-term effects They enjoy the short-term effects They see drugs glamorized on TV, in videos, They see drugs glamorized on TV, in videos,

in the movies, or in song lyrics in the movies, or in song lyrics As part of growing up, they might want to As part of growing up, they might want to

'break the rules' 'break the rules' They are trying to escape from their They are trying to escape from their

problemsproblems

Dangers of Substance Dangers of Substance AbuseAbuse

Like medicines, some drugs have Like medicines, some drugs have serious side effects, which can range serious side effects, which can range from minor to deadly.from minor to deadly.

When taken in conjunction with one When taken in conjunction with one or more medicines or other drugs, or more medicines or other drugs, including alcohol, they can also result including alcohol, they can also result in a in a synergistic effect, that results in synergistic effect, that results in a greater effect than when the a greater effect than when the medicines are taken independently.medicines are taken independently.


Illegal drugs may prove especially Illegal drugs may prove especially dangerous because, unlike dangerous because, unlike medicines, there are no controls or medicines, there are no controls or means of monitoring these means of monitoring these substances for quality, purity, or substances for quality, purity, or strength.strength.


Anyone who abuses drugs is also at Anyone who abuses drugs is also at risk for overdosing.risk for overdosing.

An An OVERDOSE:OVERDOSE: is a strong or even is a strong or even fatal reaction to taking a large fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug.amount of a drug.

Dangers of Substance AbuseDangers of Substance Abuse

1 June 1926 - 5 August 1962Los Angeles, California, USA. (drug overdose)

•River Phoenix, actor, overdosed 1993

•Jim Morrison, rock musician, overdosed 1971

•Pamela Morrison, self-described ornament, overdosed 1974

•Janice Joplin, rock singer, overdosed 1970

•Shannon Hoon, rock singer for Blind Melon, overdosed 1995

•John Belushi, comedian, overdosed 1982


Vernon Creamer Jr January 29, 1972 -- January 23,

1998Drug Overdose


When drug use involves injecting When drug use involves injecting substances through a needle, there substances through a needle, there may be added risks of contracting may be added risks of contracting diseases such as:diseases such as:

HEPATITIS BHEPATITIS B HIV / AIDSHIV / AIDS STD’sSTD’s


Substance abuse is like riding a Substance abuse is like riding a “down” escalator.“down” escalator.

Taking that first step onto the moving Taking that first step onto the moving stairway may seem harmless, but the stairway may seem harmless, but the consequences are enormous.consequences are enormous.

These include the following:These include the following:


TOLERANCE.TOLERANCE.

The body of the substance abuser The body of the substance abuser begins to develop tolerance to the begins to develop tolerance to the drug, needing more and more of it to drug, needing more and more of it to get the same effects, and eventually get the same effects, and eventually needing it just to functionneeding it just to function


PHYSIOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE.PHYSIOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE.

The body develops a chemical need The body develops a chemical need for the drug. for the drug.

A person who has developed tolerance A person who has developed tolerance and experiences severe effects when and experiences severe effects when the drug is taken away is said to be the drug is taken away is said to be physiologically dependent on that physiologically dependent on that drug.drug.


WITHDRAWAL.WITHDRAWAL.

Withdrawal occurs when a person stops Withdrawal occurs when a person stops using a drug which he or she is using a drug which he or she is physiologically dependent.physiologically dependent.

The symptoms of this process can include The symptoms of this process can include nervousness, insomnia, severe nausea, nervousness, insomnia, severe nausea, headaches, vomiting, chills, cramps, and in headaches, vomiting, chills, cramps, and in some cases even death.some cases even death.


PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE.PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE.

With psychological dependence, a With psychological dependence, a person believes a drug is needed in person believes a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function order to feel good or to function normally. normally.

He or she has a continual desire to He or she has a continual desire to take the drug for its effect.take the drug for its effect.


ADDICTION.ADDICTION.

Addiction involves physiological and Addiction involves physiological and psychological dependence on a drug.psychological dependence on a drug.

Cost of Substance AbuseCost of Substance Abuse

In a Teen’s Life:In a Teen’s Life: SchoolSchool SportsSports RelationshipsRelationships Family lifeFamily life Emotional healthEmotional health Social healthSocial health Physical healthPhysical health

Cost to OthersCost to Others

$67 BILLION$67 BILLION

IN HEALTH,IN HEALTH,

SOCIAL,SOCIAL,

and CRIMINAL COST EVERY YEARand CRIMINAL COST EVERY YEAR

Drugs and PregnancyDrugs and Pregnancy

Harm to the developing FetusHarm to the developing Fetus

Babies go through withdrawal for Babies go through withdrawal for days after birthdays after birth

To babies who drink breast milkTo babies who drink breast milk


Psychoactive DrugsPsychoactive Drugs


Types of Psychoactive Types of Psychoactive DrugsDrugs There are four main groups of There are four main groups of

psychoactive drugs:psychoactive drugs:I.I. STIMULANTSSTIMULANTSII.II. DEPRESSANTSDEPRESSANTSIII.III. NARCOTICSNARCOTICSIV.IV. HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS

The first three groups have The first three groups have medicinal value when properly used.medicinal value when properly used.

The fourth group, The fourth group, HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS, have no medical , have no medical use.use.

Types of Psychoactive Types of Psychoactive DrugsDrugs Stimulants: Stimulants: Drugs that speed up Drugs that speed up

the central nervous system.the central nervous system. Some give feelings of alertness, Some give feelings of alertness,

greater energy and confidence. greater energy and confidence. They may also reduce appetite, They may also reduce appetite,

leading to hunger when the drug's leading to hunger when the drug's effects have worn off and tiredness or effects have worn off and tiredness or exhaustion if there has been a long exhaustion if there has been a long period of activity.period of activity.

STIMULANTSSTIMULANTS CocaineCocaine CrackCrack EcstasyEcstasy Alkyl NitritesAlkyl Nitrites AmphetaminesAmphetamines NicotineNicotine

STIMULANT - CocaineSTIMULANT - CocaineOther names: Other names: Coke, charlie, snow, Coke, charlie, snow,

C, crack (smokeable form of C, crack (smokeable form of cocaine)cocaine)

Appearance/use: Appearance/use: White powder that White powder that is snorted or injectedis snorted or injected

Short term effectsShort term effects Effects peak after 15-40 minutes, Effects peak after 15-40 minutes,

then diminish quickly then diminish quickly Sense of well-being, alertness, Sense of well-being, alertness,

confidence, indifference to pain confidence, indifference to pain Dry mouth, sweating, loss of Dry mouth, sweating, loss of

appetite, racing pulse appetite, racing pulse Low doses may heighten sexual Low doses may heighten sexual

pleasure, higher doses inhibit pleasure, higher doses inhibit male erection male erection

Continual users often left craving Continual users often left craving moremore

Long term effectsLong term effects Long term users can become Long term users can become

dependent on the way cocaine dependent on the way cocaine makes them feel, and experience makes them feel, and experience withdrawal symptoms withdrawal symptoms

Can cause heart problems and chest Can cause heart problems and chest pain pain

Heavy use can cause convulsions Heavy use can cause convulsions Often leaves users feeling tired and Often leaves users feeling tired and

depressed depressed Snorting may permanently damage Snorting may permanently damage

the inside of the nose the inside of the nose Constant, frequent use can leave Constant, frequent use can leave

users restless, confused, paranoid users restless, confused, paranoid and sleepless · unsterile injection and sleepless · unsterile injection and shared needles risks spreading and shared needles risks spreading infections, such as HIV, Hepatitis B infections, such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C and C

STIMULANT - CrackSTIMULANT - CrackOther names: Other names: Rock, wash, base freebase, Rock, wash, base freebase,

gravel, stones, Charlie washed-upgravel, stones, Charlie washed-upAppearance/use: Appearance/use: Small crystals the size Small crystals the size

of a raisin. Usually smoked, (placed in a of a raisin. Usually smoked, (placed in a small pipe, tube or plastic bottle, heated small pipe, tube or plastic bottle, heated and the vapour inhaled)and the vapour inhaled)

Short term effectsShort term effects Powerful feelings of well-being and Powerful feelings of well-being and

euphoria, indifference to pain, feelings euphoria, indifference to pain, feelings of grandeur and strength, fading of grandeur and strength, fading typically within 15 minutes typically within 15 minutes

Dry mouth, sweating, increased heart-Dry mouth, sweating, increased heart-rate rate

Low doses may heighten sexual Low doses may heighten sexual pleasure while higher doses may pleasure while higher doses may diminish desire diminish desire

Large repeated doses can lead to panic, Large repeated doses can lead to panic, even paranoia, though such symptoms even paranoia, though such symptoms usually disappear as the drug wears off usually disappear as the drug wears off

Fatal overdose is possible, though rare Fatal overdose is possible, though rare What constitutes a lethal dose appears What constitutes a lethal dose appears

to vary from person to person to vary from person to person

Long term effectsLong term effects Chronic cough Chronic cough Wheezy breathing Wheezy breathing Partial loss of voice · long term Partial loss of voice · long term Frequent use replaces euphoria with Frequent use replaces euphoria with

restlessness restlessness Insomnia and weight loss Insomnia and weight loss A series of other problems may A series of other problems may

accompany lengthy patterns of accompany lengthy patterns of heavy use, including financial heavy use, including financial pressures, fractured relationships, pressures, fractured relationships, and physical symptoms such as loss and physical symptoms such as loss of sexual desire, heart problems, of sexual desire, heart problems, digestive disorders digestive disorders

STIMULANT - EcstasySTIMULANT - EcstasyOther names: Other names: E, burgers, mitsi's (mitsubishi's), E, burgers, mitsi's (mitsubishi's),

dolphins, rolexes; chemical name: MDMAdolphins, rolexes; chemical name: MDMAShort term effectsShort term effects Effects typically begin within an hour and last Effects typically begin within an hour and last

from 3-6 hours from 3-6 hours Users feel alert and in tune with their Users feel alert and in tune with their

surroundings surroundings Sound, colour and emotions seem much more Sound, colour and emotions seem much more

intense intense Dry mouth and throat and sweating often Dry mouth and throat and sweating often

accompany tightened jaw and dilated pupils accompany tightened jaw and dilated pupils Users often want to dance for hours and Users often want to dance for hours and

there is a risk of overheating and dehydration there is a risk of overheating and dehydration if users dance energetically without taking if users dance energetically without taking breaks or drinking enough fluids breaks or drinking enough fluids

Orgasm and male erection may be inhibited Orgasm and male erection may be inhibited More risky for those with heart disease, high More risky for those with heart disease, high

blood pressure, glaucoma, epilepsy or in poor blood pressure, glaucoma, epilepsy or in poor condition (mentally or physically) condition (mentally or physically)

After effects may include anxiety, depression, After effects may include anxiety, depression, paranoia, tiredness and dizziness paranoia, tiredness and dizziness

Appearance/use: Appearance/use: Tablets of different Tablets of different shapes, size and colour (often white) shapes, size and colour (often white) which are swallowed; capsules now which are swallowed; capsules now less common.less common.

Long term effectsLong term effects Many long term effects are uncertain Many long term effects are uncertain

and are still being researched and are still being researched Tolerance develops among regular Tolerance develops among regular

users users Menstruation may be heavier, Menstruation may be heavier,

irregular or absent during long-term irregular or absent during long-term use use

Can leave users feeling tired and Can leave users feeling tired and depressed for days depressed for days

Increased susceptibility to colds, flu Increased susceptibility to colds, flu possible possible

Nerve damage from ecstasy use may Nerve damage from ecstasy use may affect memory and possibly increase affect memory and possibly increase chances of depression chances of depression

STIMULANT – Alkyl STIMULANT – Alkyl NitratesNitrates

Other names: Other names: Poppers, amyl nitrite, butyl Poppers, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite.product names nitrite, isobutyl nitrite.product names include: Ram, Thrust, Rock Hard, Kix, include: Ram, Thrust, Rock Hard, Kix, TNT, Liquid Gold, Locker Room.TNT, Liquid Gold, Locker Room.

Short term effectsShort term effects Brief, intense 'head-rush', sometimes Brief, intense 'head-rush', sometimes

causing light-headedness and a feeling causing light-headedness and a feeling that time has slowed that time has slowed

Flushed face and neck Flushed face and neck Relaxes anal muscles Relaxes anal muscles Pounding headache Pounding headache Feeling faint and sick Feeling faint and sick Effects fade after 2-5 minutes Effects fade after 2-5 minutes Possibility of losing consciousness Possibility of losing consciousness If spilled, can burn the skin If spilled, can burn the skin Has been fatal when swallowed Has been fatal when swallowed Dangerous for people with anaemia, Dangerous for people with anaemia,

glaucoma, low blood pressure or glaucoma, low blood pressure or breathing problems. breathing problems.

Appearance/use: Appearance/use: Pharmaceutical source: Pharmaceutical source: straw-coloured liquid in a glass phial, with straw-coloured liquid in a glass phial, with a breakable glass top for quick access. a breakable glass top for quick access. Vapours sniffed to counter the effects of Vapours sniffed to counter the effects of cyanide poisoning. Non-medical source: cyanide poisoning. Non-medical source: clear or straw-coloured liquid in a small clear or straw-coloured liquid in a small screw-top bottle, often with brown glass. screw-top bottle, often with brown glass. Vapour inhaled from bottle or material, Vapour inhaled from bottle or material, (sleeve, handkerchief, etc).(sleeve, handkerchief, etc).

Long term effectsLong term effects:: Tolerance develops with continual use over Tolerance develops with continual use over

2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks Regular use can cause skin problems Regular use can cause skin problems

around the mouth and nose around the mouth and nose No evidence of dependence or longer-term No evidence of dependence or longer-term

damage damage Legal statusLegal status Prescription only Prescription only Possession is not illegal, but unlicensed Possession is not illegal, but unlicensed

supply technically an offence against the supply technically an offence against the Medicines Act, though seldom enforced Medicines Act, though seldom enforced

Class A drugs and the lawClass A drugs and the law

STIMULANT – STIMULANT – AmphetaminesAmphetamines Other names:Other names: Speed, whizz, uppers, amph, billy, Speed, whizz, uppers, amph, billy,

sulphatesulphate Appearance/use: Grey or white powder or Appearance/use: Grey or white powder or

tablets.Snorted, swallowed, smoked, tablets.Snorted, swallowed, smoked, injected (when dissolved). injected (when dissolved).

Short term effectsShort term effects Excitement - the mind races and users Excitement - the mind races and users

feel confident and energetic feel confident and energetic Effects may last 3-4 hours Effects may last 3-4 hours Suppressed appetite and sleeplessness Suppressed appetite and sleeplessness Some users become tense, anxious, Some users become tense, anxious,

talkative, aggressive talkative, aggressive Leaves users feeling hungry and tired for Leaves users feeling hungry and tired for

one or two days or longer one or two days or longer Higher doses repeated over a few days Higher doses repeated over a few days

can cause panic, paranoia and can cause panic, paranoia and hallucinations as well as leaving the user hallucinations as well as leaving the user exhausted and depressed exhausted and depressed

Overdoses have been known to be fatal, Overdoses have been known to be fatal, usually among injectors. usually among injectors.

Long term effectsLong term effects

Tolerance develops rapidly, and Tolerance develops rapidly, and psychological dependence possible psychological dependence possible

Long-term use can lead to paranoid Long-term use can lead to paranoid feelings, confusion, delusions and feelings, confusion, delusions and uncontrolled (sometimes violent) behaviour. uncontrolled (sometimes violent) behaviour. Symptoms generally clear up after a few Symptoms generally clear up after a few days days

Long-term use puts a strain on the heart Long-term use puts a strain on the heart

Unsterile injection and shared needles Unsterile injection and shared needles risks spreading infections, such as HIV, risks spreading infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and C. hepatitis B and C.

Legal statusLegal status

Prescription only Prescription only

Possession is not illegal, but unlicensed Possession is not illegal, but unlicensed supply technically an offence against the supply technically an offence against the Medicines Act, though seldom enforced Medicines Act, though seldom enforced

Class B (but Class A if prepared for injection) drugs and the law

STIMULANT – NicotineSTIMULANT – Nicotine One downside of nicotine is that One downside of nicotine is that

it appears to create a it appears to create a dependency or addiction. dependency or addiction.

Research shows that nicotine Research shows that nicotine activates neurochemical activates neurochemical

addiction responses that are addiction responses that are similar to other drugs of abuse. similar to other drugs of abuse.

Nerve cells release the brain Nerve cells release the brain chemical dopamine, which is chemical dopamine, which is

associated with pleasure, in the associated with pleasure, in the brain area known as the nucleus brain area known as the nucleus accumbens. Researchers hope accumbens. Researchers hope that new therapies that target that new therapies that target only certain nicotine receptor only certain nicotine receptor

subtypes will bypass this subtypes will bypass this undesirable effect of nicotine.undesirable effect of nicotine.

Types of Psychoactive Types of Psychoactive DrugsDrugs Depressants: Depressants: or sedatives, are drugs or sedatives, are drugs

that tend to slow down the central that tend to slow down the central nervous system.nervous system.

Drugs that act on the central nervous Drugs that act on the central nervous system and slow down brain activity. system and slow down brain activity.

Impaired co-ordination, balance and Impaired co-ordination, balance and judgement are common. judgement are common.

Higher doses can lead progressively to Higher doses can lead progressively to drowsiness, vomiting, coma and even drowsiness, vomiting, coma and even death.death.

DEPRESSANTSDEPRESSANTS Volatile substances orVolatile substances or sniffable sniffable

substances (e.g glues, gases, aerosol substances (e.g glues, gases, aerosols)s)

AlcoholAlcohol TranquilizersTranquilizers GHB (GammaGHB (Gamma hydroxy hydroxy-butyrate)-butyrate)

DEPRESSANTS – Volatile DEPRESSANTS – Volatile substances or Sniffable substances or Sniffable

SubstancesSubstances Other names:Other names: Products such as lighter gas refills, aerosols Products such as lighter gas refills, aerosols

containing products such as hairspray, containing products such as hairspray, deodorants and air fresheners, tins or tubes of deodorants and air fresheners, tins or tubes of glue, some paints, thinners and correcting fluidsglue, some paints, thinners and correcting fluids

Short term effects:Short term effects: Substances vary widely as do their effects Substances vary widely as do their effects Users feel, euphoric dizzy, giggly and dreamy Users feel, euphoric dizzy, giggly and dreamy Sometimes similar to being drunk Sometimes similar to being drunk Some users report hallucinations Some users report hallucinations Perceptual distortions may be fun or frightening, Perceptual distortions may be fun or frightening,

even compelling even compelling Effects don't last very long, but users can remain Effects don't last very long, but users can remain

intoxicated all day by repeating the dose intoxicated all day by repeating the dose Nausea, vomiting may accompany heavy doses Nausea, vomiting may accompany heavy doses Squirting a pressurised substance (such as gas) Squirting a pressurised substance (such as gas)

into the mouth and throat causes sudden into the mouth and throat causes sudden temperature drop which can swell the tissues, temperature drop which can swell the tissues, blocking them and causing death by asphyxia blocking them and causing death by asphyxia

If the substance is inhaled from a plastic bag If the substance is inhaled from a plastic bag covering nose and mouth there is high risk of covering nose and mouth there is high risk of suffocation suffocation

Accidents can happen when the user is Accidents can happen when the user is intoxicated, and balance, co-ordination and intoxicated, and balance, co-ordination and judgement are impaired judgement are impaired

Strenuous activity following sniffing can cause Strenuous activity following sniffing can cause fatal strain on the heart. fatal strain on the heart.

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: Vapour sniffed or Vapour sniffed or breathed into the lungs from container, breathed into the lungs from container, cloth, sleeve or bag. Gas products are cloth, sleeve or bag. Gas products are sometimes squirted directly into the sometimes squirted directly into the mouth and throatmouth and throat

Long term effectsLong term effects Immediate dangers of death are real - Immediate dangers of death are real -

long term health risks are much harder long term health risks are much harder to assess to assess

Wide range of symptoms from Wide range of symptoms from confusion and headache to recurrent confusion and headache to recurrent nose-bleeds and weight loss have been nose-bleeds and weight loss have been reported reported

Sniffing may damage the brain, though Sniffing may damage the brain, though studies are inconclusive studies are inconclusive

Chronic use of toluene and 1,1,1-Chronic use of toluene and 1,1,1-trichloroethane have been associated trichloroethane have been associated with permanent damage to kidney, with permanent damage to kidney, liver and heart. liver and heart.

DEPRESSANTS - AlcoholDEPRESSANTS - Alcohol

DEPRESSANTS - DEPRESSANTS - TranquilizersTranquilizers

Other names:Other names: Tranx' product names include: Valium, Tranx' product names include: Valium,

Ativan, Mogadon ('moggies'), Librium, Ativan, Mogadon ('moggies'), Librium, Rohypnol, Normison chemical names Rohypnol, Normison chemical names include: diazepam, lorazepam, include: diazepam, lorazepam, nitrazepam, chlordiazepoxide, nitrazepam, chlordiazepoxide, flunitrazepam, temazepam ('mazzies')flunitrazepam, temazepam ('mazzies')

Short term effects:Short term effects: Relieve tension and anxiety - (their Relieve tension and anxiety - (their

principal medical use) principal medical use) Calms users and slows them down Calms users and slows them down

mentally - tiredness and drowsiness are mentally - tiredness and drowsiness are often considered 'side effects' often considered 'side effects'

Extremely dangerous in combination Extremely dangerous in combination with alcohol with alcohol

High doses can make users forgetful High doses can make users forgetful Occasional unwanted effects (crying, Occasional unwanted effects (crying,

hostility) hostility) Some tranquillisers cause a temporary Some tranquillisers cause a temporary

loss of short-term memory. loss of short-term memory.

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: Medical products that are taken by some Medical products that are taken by some

without medical authority - e.g. when without medical authority - e.g. when heroin is in short supply, or to increase the heroin is in short supply, or to increase the effects of heroin.Also used to make the effects of heroin.Also used to make the 'come down' from stimulants, and heroin 'come down' from stimulants, and heroin withdrawal, less unpleasant.Tablets that withdrawal, less unpleasant.Tablets that are swallowed - illicit users often inject are swallowed - illicit users often inject them Some are prescribed as sleeping them Some are prescribed as sleeping pills.pills.

Long term effectsLong term effects:: Some tranquillisers are addictive - this can Some tranquillisers are addictive - this can

be very quick be very quick Withdrawal symptoms similar to Withdrawal symptoms similar to

barbiturates or alcohol barbiturates or alcohol Users trying to quit may suffer panic Users trying to quit may suffer panic

attacks attacks Unsterile injection and shared needles Unsterile injection and shared needles

risks spreading infections, such as HIV and risks spreading infections, such as HIV and hepatitis b and c hepatitis b and c

DEPRESSANTS – GHB DEPRESSANTS – GHB (Gamma hydroxy-butyrate)(Gamma hydroxy-butyrate)

Other names:Other names: GBH, Liquid E, Liquid 'X'GBH, Liquid E, Liquid 'X' Appearance/useAppearance/useA synthetic, A synthetic,

depressant drug used medically as an depressant drug used medically as an anaesthetic. It is a colourless, odourless anaesthetic. It is a colourless, odourless liquid with a slightly salty taste. Usually liquid with a slightly salty taste. Usually sold in bottles for up to £15 but can sold in bottles for up to £15 but can come as tabletscome as tablets

Short term effects:Short term effects: Small doses (possibly one capful) feel Small doses (possibly one capful) feel

like having a few drinks of alcohol, like having a few drinks of alcohol, slowing down the body's actions slowing down the body's actions

Larger doses lead to sleepiness, nausea, Larger doses lead to sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, muscle stiffness and confusion vomiting, muscle stiffness and confusion

A few cases of death have been A few cases of death have been associated with consuming large associated with consuming large amounts, or with alcohol. amounts, or with alcohol.

Long term effectsLong term effects::

Little known Little known Possible that tolerance, physical Possible that tolerance, physical

dependence and psychological dependence and psychological dependence could result. dependence could result.

Legal status:Legal status: Not controlled under Misuse of Drugs Not controlled under Misuse of Drugs

Act. Possession not illegal, but Act. Possession not illegal, but unauthorised manufacture or supply unauthorised manufacture or supply contravenes the Medicines Act. drugs contravenes the Medicines Act. drugs and the law and the law

Types of Psychoactive Types of Psychoactive DrugsDrugs Narcotics: Narcotics: are drugs derived from the are drugs derived from the

opium plant that have a sedative effect.opium plant that have a sedative effect. Narcotics now also include medicines used Narcotics now also include medicines used

to relieve pain.to relieve pain. Narcotics cause drowsiness and can result Narcotics cause drowsiness and can result

in physiological dependence.in physiological dependence. Drugs made from opium can cause stupor Drugs made from opium can cause stupor

or sleep so deep that they depress or sleep so deep that they depress respiration and can result in coma or respiration and can result in coma or death.death.

NARCOTICS - MorphineNARCOTICS - Morphine Morphine is naturally occurring substance in the opium poppy, Papaver Somniferous. It is a potent narcotic analgesic, and its primary Morphine is naturally occurring substance in the opium poppy, Papaver Somniferous. It is a potent narcotic analgesic, and its primary

clinical use is in the management of moderately severe and severe pain. After heroin, morphine has the greatest dependence liability of clinical use is in the management of moderately severe and severe pain. After heroin, morphine has the greatest dependence liability of the narcotic analgesics in common use.the narcotic analgesics in common use.

Morphine is administered by several routes (injected, smoked, sniffed, or swallowed); but when injected particularly intravenously, Morphine is administered by several routes (injected, smoked, sniffed, or swallowed); but when injected particularly intravenously, morphine can produce intense euphoria and a general state of well-being and relaxation. Regular use can result in the rapid morphine can produce intense euphoria and a general state of well-being and relaxation. Regular use can result in the rapid development of tolerance to these effects. Profound physical and psychological dependence can also rapidly develop, and withdrawal development of tolerance to these effects. Profound physical and psychological dependence can also rapidly develop, and withdrawal sickness upon abrupt cessation of heroin use; many of the symptoms resemble those produced by a case of moderately severe flu. sickness upon abrupt cessation of heroin use; many of the symptoms resemble those produced by a case of moderately severe flu.

Morphine is infrequently encountered in the North American street drug culture. However, mainly because of its availability in hospitals, Morphine is infrequently encountered in the North American street drug culture. However, mainly because of its availability in hospitals, there have been several documented cases of morphine dependence among health professionals. there have been several documented cases of morphine dependence among health professionals.

Drug SourceDrug Source

Morphine is isolated from crude opium, which is a resinous prep of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.Morphine is isolated from crude opium, which is a resinous prep of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.

Trade NameTrade Name

Roxinal, MS Contain, Morphine Sulfate Roxinal, MS Contain, Morphine Sulfate

Street Names - "M", morph, Miss Emma Street Names - "M", morph, Miss Emma

Medical Uses Medical Uses

* symptomatic relief of moderately severe to severe pain; * symptomatic relief of moderately severe to severe pain;

* relief of certain types of difficult or labored breathing;* relief of certain types of difficult or labored breathing;

* suppression of severe cough (rarely);* suppression of severe cough (rarely);

* suppression of severe diarrhea (e.g., that produced by cholera).* suppression of severe diarrhea (e.g., that produced by cholera).

Physical Appearance Physical Appearance

Morphine is legally available only in the form of its water-soluble salts. Most common are morphine sulfate and morphine hydrochloride. Morphine is legally available only in the form of its water-soluble salts. Most common are morphine sulfate and morphine hydrochloride. Both are fine white crystalline powders, bitter to the taste. Both are soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. Both are fine white crystalline powders, bitter to the taste. Both are soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.

NARCOTICS - CodeineNARCOTICS - Codeine What is codeine?What is codeine? Codeine is a drug that relieves Codeine is a drug that relieves

pain.pain. Codeine is used to treat moderate-Codeine is used to treat moderate-

to-severe pain.to-severe pain. Codeine is also a cough Codeine is also a cough

suppressant.suppressant.

Who should not take codeine?Who should not take codeine? Codeine is habit forming and should Codeine is habit forming and should

only be used under close only be used under close supervision if you have an alcohol supervision if you have an alcohol or drug addiction.or drug addiction.

Codeine may cause addiction and Codeine may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as withdrawal symptoms as well as other harmful effects in an unborn other harmful effects in an unborn baby. Do not take codeine without baby. Do not take codeine without first talking to your doctor if you first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.are pregnant.

Codeine may also cause addiction and Codeine may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing baby. withdrawal symptoms in a nursing baby. Do not take codeine without first talking Do not take codeine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.a baby.

If you are younger than 18 years of age If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age, you may or older than 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects be more likely to experience side effects from codeine therapy. Use extra from codeine therapy. Use extra caution.caution.

What are the possible side What are the possible side effects of codeine?effects of codeine?

If you experience any of the If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop following serious side effects, stop taking codeine and seek taking codeine and seek emergency medical attention:emergency medical attention:

an allergic reaction (difficulty an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);face; or hives);

NARCOTICS - HeroinNARCOTICS - Heroin

Other names:Other names: Smack, brown, horse, Smack, brown, horse, gear, junk, H, jack, scaggear, junk, H, jack, scag

Short term effectsShort term effects Effects typically last an hour or so Effects typically last an hour or so Powerful pain-killing effects, may be Powerful pain-killing effects, may be

accompanied by nausea and accompanied by nausea and vomiting vomiting

Small doses give the user a sense of Small doses give the user a sense of warmth and well-being, banishing warmth and well-being, banishing worries and psychological pain worries and psychological pain

Larger doses bring sedation - users Larger doses bring sedation - users feel drowsy, relaxed; very large feel drowsy, relaxed; very large doses bring coma doses bring coma

Unusual purity of sample may lead to Unusual purity of sample may lead to overdose, which may be fatal overdose, which may be fatal

Impurities can cause serious effects, Impurities can cause serious effects, bacteria have even been killed bacteria have even been killed (though toxic chemicals are rarely (though toxic chemicals are rarely found in seized heroin samples) - found in seized heroin samples) - additives often relatively harmless, additives often relatively harmless, such as Paracetomol or glucose. such as Paracetomol or glucose.

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: Brownish-white Brownish-white powder that is smoked, snorted or powder that is smoked, snorted or dissolved and injected.dissolved and injected.

Long term effects:Long term effects: Heroin is physically addictive (even Heroin is physically addictive (even

when smoked) when smoked) Psychological dependence may be even Psychological dependence may be even

stronger, (perhaps linked to the lifestyle stronger, (perhaps linked to the lifestyle and problems of those who use) and problems of those who use)

Tolerance develops - stopping for a Tolerance develops - stopping for a period and then re-starting can make a period and then re-starting can make a familiar dose an overdose familiar dose an overdose

Users who form a habit may end up Users who form a habit may end up taking the drug just to stave off taking the drug just to stave off withdrawal withdrawal

Sharing injecting equipment can spread Sharing injecting equipment can spread dangerous infections like hepatitis B dangerous infections like hepatitis B and C and HIV and C and HIV

Withdrawal (7-10 days) from addicted Withdrawal (7-10 days) from addicted use brings aches, tremor, sweating and use brings aches, tremor, sweating and chills, sneezing and yawning, and chills, sneezing and yawning, and muscular spasms. muscular spasms.

Types of Psychoactive Types of Psychoactive DrugsDrugs

Hallucinogens: Hallucinogens: Are drugs that alter Are drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch.smell, and touch.

People who use hallucinogens may People who use hallucinogens may see and hear things that are not see and hear things that are not really there.really there.

HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS

CannabisCannabis LSDLSD Magic MushroomsMagic Mushrooms KetamineKetamine PCPPCP MescalineMescaline

HALLUCINOGENS - HALLUCINOGENS - CannibisCannibis

Other names:Other names: Marijuana, draw, blow, Marijuana, draw, blow, weed, puff, shit, hashish, hash, ganja, weed, puff, shit, hashish, hash, ganja, skunk, spliff, wacky backyskunk, spliff, wacky backy

Short term effectsShort term effects Effects typically starting after a few Effects typically starting after a few

minutes, and lasting an hour or more. minutes, and lasting an hour or more. Cooking the drug then eating it delays Cooking the drug then eating it delays the onset of the effects, and makes the onset of the effects, and makes them more intense but harder to control them more intense but harder to control

Users feel relaxed and talkative Users feel relaxed and talkative Enhanced awareness of others' feelings, Enhanced awareness of others' feelings,

heightened sensory experience and heightened sensory experience and hilarity are common hilarity are common

While intoxicated, short-term memory While intoxicated, short-term memory may be impaired, and concentration, co-may be impaired, and concentration, co-ordination and sexual inhibition reduced ordination and sexual inhibition reduced

May bring on a craving for food (the May bring on a craving for food (the 'munchies') 'munchies')

Can make users feel paranoid and Can make users feel paranoid and anxious, depending on their mood and anxious, depending on their mood and situation when taking it increases blood situation when taking it increases blood pressure and can make people feel faint pressure and can make people feel faint

No records of fatal overdose No records of fatal overdose

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: A solid, dark lump A solid, dark lump known as 'resin'. Leaves, stalks and known as 'resin'. Leaves, stalks and seeds called 'grass'. A sticky, dark oil - seeds called 'grass'. A sticky, dark oil - 'hash oil'. Can be rolled (usually with 'hash oil'. Can be rolled (usually with tobacco) in a spliff or joint, smoked on tobacco) in a spliff or joint, smoked on its own in a special pipe, or cooked and its own in a special pipe, or cooked and eaten in foodeaten in food

Long term effects:Long term effects:

Users can become dependent on Users can become dependent on cannabis, and if smoked with tobacco cannabis, and if smoked with tobacco may lead to addiction to nicotine may lead to addiction to nicotine

Smoking over a long period of time may Smoking over a long period of time may lead to respiratory disorders lead to respiratory disorders

Can leave users tired and lacking energy Can leave users tired and lacking energy · users may lack motivation and feel · users may lack motivation and feel apathetic apathetic

May be specially risky for users with May be specially risky for users with existing mental instability or illness, or existing mental instability or illness, or lung, heart or respiratory disorders lung, heart or respiratory disorders

Prolonged, heavy use can cause severe Prolonged, heavy use can cause severe apathy, confusion and delusions apathy, confusion and delusions

Possible links with cancer when Possible links with cancer when cannabis is smoked. cannabis is smoked.

HALLUCINOGENS – L S DHALLUCINOGENS – L S D

Other names:Other names: Acid, trips, tabs, blotters, Acid, trips, tabs, blotters, microdots, dotsmicrodots, dots

Short term effects:Short term effects: Effects are known as a 'trip' and Effects are known as a 'trip' and

typically start after 30-60 minutes, peak typically start after 30-60 minutes, peak after 2-6 hours and last 8-12 hours after 2-6 hours and last 8-12 hours

Users will experience their surroundings Users will experience their surroundings in a very different way, distortions of all in a very different way, distortions of all five senses are common five senses are common

Sense of movement and time may Sense of movement and time may speed up or slow down speed up or slow down

Concentration is impaired making Concentration is impaired making driving hazardous driving hazardous

Emotional reaction may be 'mystical', Emotional reaction may be 'mystical', even ecstatic even ecstatic

Frightening, even terrifying experiences Frightening, even terrifying experiences ('bad trips') are possible, often relating ('bad trips') are possible, often relating to the mood of the taker to the mood of the taker

Once a trip starts it cannot be stopped, Once a trip starts it cannot be stopped, though experienced users may 'steer' it though experienced users may 'steer' it · suicides/deaths due to induced beliefs · suicides/deaths due to induced beliefs are much publicised but rare. are much publicised but rare.

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: Quarter-inch squares of Quarter-inch squares of paper, often with a picture on one side, paper, often with a picture on one side, which are sucked or swallowed. which are sucked or swallowed. 'Microdots' and 'dots' are tiny tablets'Microdots' and 'dots' are tiny tablets

Long term effects:Long term effects: Tolerance develops quickly, though Tolerance develops quickly, though

physical dependence does not occur physical dependence does not occur 'Flashbacks' may be experienced where 'Flashbacks' may be experienced where

part of a trip is re-lived after the event, part of a trip is re-lived after the event, sometimes months later, lasting a few sometimes months later, lasting a few minutes minutes

Can complicate mental health problems Can complicate mental health problems No known physical dangers attributable No known physical dangers attributable

to long term LSD use to long term LSD use Adverse psychological effects are more Adverse psychological effects are more

common in regular users. common in regular users.

HALLUCINOGENS – Magic HALLUCINOGENS – Magic MushroomsMushrooms

Other names:Other names: Shrooms, mushies Shrooms, mushies Liberty Cap and Fly Agaric Liberty Cap and Fly Agaric mushroomsmushrooms

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: These mushrooms These mushrooms are eaten raw, dried, cooked in food, are eaten raw, dried, cooked in food, or stewed into a tea.or stewed into a tea.

Short term effects:Short term effects: Similar effects to LSD but the 'trip' is Similar effects to LSD but the 'trip' is

often milder and shorter, usually no often milder and shorter, usually no longer than 9 hours, less if fewer longer than 9 hours, less if fewer than 20 liberty cap mushrooms than 20 liberty cap mushrooms eaten eaten

Fly agaric is more likely to cause Fly agaric is more likely to cause nausea, vomiting, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, stiff joints, impaired co-ordination, intense impaired co-ordination, intense disorientation, and possibly disorientation, and possibly convulsions convulsions

Eating the wrong kind of mushroom Eating the wrong kind of mushroom can cause serious (even fatal) can cause serious (even fatal) poisoning. poisoning.

Long term effects:Long term effects:

Tolerance develops very quickly Tolerance develops very quickly No physical dependence though No physical dependence though

psychological dependence is possible psychological dependence is possible Can complicate mental health problems.Can complicate mental health problems.

Legal status:Legal status: Not illegal to pick, possess or eat raw Not illegal to pick, possess or eat raw

magic mushrooms, but when 'prepared' magic mushrooms, but when 'prepared' (e.g. dried or stewed) they are.Class A (e.g. dried or stewed) they are.Class A drug. drugs and the law drug. drugs and the law

HALLUCINOGENS – KetamineHALLUCINOGENS – Ketamine

Other names:Other names: Special 'K', Green, super 'K', Special 'K', Green, super 'K', vitamin Kvitamin K

Short term effects:Short term effects: Makes the user feel detached and Makes the user feel detached and

remote from their pain remote from their pain To begin with, euphoria and rushes or To begin with, euphoria and rushes or

waves of energy, then effects similar to waves of energy, then effects similar to sedative or hallucinatory drugs sedative or hallucinatory drugs

Often numbness in the limbs, slurring of Often numbness in the limbs, slurring of speech and strange muscle movement speech and strange muscle movement so nausea and sometimes vomiting, so nausea and sometimes vomiting, (and danger of choking) (and danger of choking)

With large or repeat doses With large or repeat doses hallucinations occur e.g. loss of sense of hallucinations occur e.g. loss of sense of time, feeling disconnected from the time, feeling disconnected from the body, near death experiences body, near death experiences

Large doses could lead to loss of Large doses could lead to loss of consciousness consciousness

A few cases of death have occurred A few cases of death have occurred through overdose, heart or respiratory through overdose, heart or respiratory failure. failure.

Appearance/use:Appearance/use: Usually a tablet or Usually a tablet or a white crystalline powder that is a white crystalline powder that is snorted, but also in liquid form in snorted, but also in liquid form in small phials that can be injected. A small phials that can be injected. A powerful anaesthetic used in powerful anaesthetic used in animals and humans. animals and humans.

Long term effectsLong term effects:: Little known Little known Could aggravate existing psychosis, Could aggravate existing psychosis,

anxiety or depression anxiety or depression Could impair memory Could impair memory Prolonged periods of use may cause Prolonged periods of use may cause

disorientation and gradual detachment disorientation and gradual detachment from the world.from the world.

HALLUCINOGENS – P C PHALLUCINOGENS – P C PPCP (phencyclidine) was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic. Its use in humans was PCP (phencyclidine) was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic. Its use in humans was

discontinued in 1965, because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while discontinued in 1965, because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects. PCP is illegally manufactured in laboratories and is sold on recovering from its anesthetic effects. PCP is illegally manufactured in laboratories and is sold on the street by such names as the street by such names as angel dustangel dust, , ozoneozone, , wackwack, and , and rocket fuelrocket fuel. . Killer jointsKiller joints and and crystal crystal supergrasssupergrass are names that refer to PCP combined with marijuana. The variety of street names for are names that refer to PCP combined with marijuana. The variety of street names for PCP reflects its bizarre and volatile effects.PCP reflects its bizarre and volatile effects.

PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. It has a distinctive bitter PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. It has a distinctive bitter chemical taste. PCP can be mixed easily with dyes and turns up on the illicit drug market in a chemical taste. PCP can be mixed easily with dyes and turns up on the illicit drug market in a variety of tablets, capsules, and colored powders. It is normally used in one of three ways: snorted, variety of tablets, capsules, and colored powders. It is normally used in one of three ways: snorted, smoked, or ingested. For smoking, PCP is often applied to a leafy material such as mint, parsley, smoked, or ingested. For smoking, PCP is often applied to a leafy material such as mint, parsley, oregano, or marijuana.oregano, or marijuana.

Health HazardsHealth HazardsPCP is addictive - its use often leads to craving and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior. First introduced PCP is addictive - its use often leads to craving and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior. First introduced

as a street drug in the 1960s, PCP quickly gained a reputation as a drug that could cause bad as a street drug in the 1960s, PCP quickly gained a reputation as a drug that could cause bad reactions and was not worth the risk. After using PCP once, many people will not knowingly use it reactions and was not worth the risk. After using PCP once, many people will not knowingly use it again. Others, however, use it regularly, sometimes because of its addictive properties. Others again. Others, however, use it regularly, sometimes because of its addictive properties. Others attribute their continued use to feelings of strength, power, invulnerability, and a numbing effect on attribute their continued use to feelings of strength, power, invulnerability, and a numbing effect on the mind.the mind.

People who use PCP for long periods report memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, People who use PCP for long periods report memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, and weight loss. These symptoms can persist up to a year after stopping PCP use. Mood depression, and weight loss. These symptoms can persist up to a year after stopping PCP use. Mood disorders also have been reported. PCP has sedative effects, and interactions with other central disorders also have been reported. PCP has sedative effects, and interactions with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines, can lead to coma or accidental nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines, can lead to coma or accidental overdose.overdose.

HALLUCINOGENS – HALLUCINOGENS – MescalineMescaline

DescriptionDescriptionMescaline is a naturally occurring psychedelic found in Mescaline is a naturally occurring psychedelic found in

several cactus species most notably, Peyote and several cactus species most notably, Peyote and San Pedro.San Pedro.

How it's UsedHow it's UsedMarijuana is smoked in the form of loosely rolled Marijuana is smoked in the form of loosely rolled

cigarettes called "joints", in hollowed out cigarettes called "joints", in hollowed out commercial cigars called "blunts", in standard pipes commercial cigars called "blunts", in standard pipes or in water pipes known as "bongs".or in water pipes known as "bongs".

EffectsEffectsMescaline causes haluccinations.Mescaline causes haluccinations. Side EffectsSide EffectsMescaline provokes pupil dialation, dizziness, vomiting, Mescaline provokes pupil dialation, dizziness, vomiting,

tachycardia, sensations of warm and cold, swatting, tachycardia, sensations of warm and cold, swatting, headaches. Some of the visions under the effect of headaches. Some of the visions under the effect of mescaline can cause nightmares that can give birth mescaline can cause nightmares that can give birth to some psychosis to the consumers.to some psychosis to the consumers.

San Pedro & PeyoteSan Pedro & Peyote


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Drugs and Peer PressureDrugs and Peer Pressure

As a teenager, you may already As a teenager, you may already have been confronted with have been confronted with situations where drugs were situations where drugs were involved.involved.

You may even have been You may even have been pressured to try, buy, or sell drugs.pressured to try, buy, or sell drugs.

PEER PRESSURE can be intense!PEER PRESSURE can be intense!

Drugs and Peer PressureDrugs and Peer Pressure

"I feel peer pressure now about buying "I feel peer pressure now about buying name brand clothes and specific CD's, name brand clothes and specific CD's, but I just say 'I don't care' or 'it's not cool' but I just say 'I don't care' or 'it's not cool' or 'I really don't want it.' I don't let other or 'I really don't want it.' I don't let other people tell me what to do. But I think people tell me what to do. But I think when I'm sixteen, I'll be dealing with when I'm sixteen, I'll be dealing with issues like smoking and drugs. I'm pretty issues like smoking and drugs. I'm pretty sure I'll be saying 'no' then too. I want to sure I'll be saying 'no' then too. I want to anyway, but I can't predict the future." anyway, but I can't predict the future."

- Dana, 12 - Dana, 12

The Commitment to Be Drug-The Commitment to Be Drug-FreeFree

Finding healthful ways to have fun and enjoy Finding healthful ways to have fun and enjoy your life.your life.

Sticking with people who know how to have Sticking with people who know how to have fun without chemicals and who make you fun without chemicals and who make you feel good.feel good.

Figuring out what else makes you feel good Figuring out what else makes you feel good about yourself and doing more of it.about yourself and doing more of it.

Thinking about your true purpose and how Thinking about your true purpose and how you can put your life and talents to good you can put your life and talents to good use.use.

Tapping into your creativity.Tapping into your creativity.

School Efforts to Stop DrugsSchool Efforts to Stop Drugs

All over America there are now All over America there are now DRUG-DRUG-FREE SCHOOL FREE SCHOOL ZONES:ZONES:these are areas these are areas within 1,000 feet of schools and within 1,000 feet of schools and designated by signs, within which people designated by signs, within which people caught selling drugs receive especially caught selling drugs receive especially tough penalties.tough penalties.

Sometimes the penalties are even Sometimes the penalties are even doubled what they might otherwise be for doubled what they might otherwise be for the same drug offense elsewhere.the same drug offense elsewhere.

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