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Drug ClassificationsDrug Classifications
InhalantsInhalants
Examples: Gasoline Lighter Fluid and Butane Lighter Fuel Spray Paint Paint Thinners and Removers Transparent Glue Rubber-Cement Thinner Hair Spray Nail Polish Remover Degreasers Cleaning Fluids Whippets Poppers or Snappers
Examples: Gasoline Lighter Fluid and Butane Lighter Fuel Spray Paint Paint Thinners and Removers Transparent Glue Rubber-Cement Thinner Hair Spray Nail Polish Remover Degreasers Cleaning Fluids Whippets Poppers or Snappers
InhalantsInhalants
Average age at which adolescents try these drugs is 13
These drugs produce a quick, temporary high, lightheadedness, and a general good feeling
Tends to last only a short time (from a few minutes to about three-quarters of an hour)
May experience after-effects: Drowsiness Headache Nausea
Average age at which adolescents try these drugs is 13
These drugs produce a quick, temporary high, lightheadedness, and a general good feeling
Tends to last only a short time (from a few minutes to about three-quarters of an hour)
May experience after-effects: Drowsiness Headache Nausea
InhalantsInhalants
Short-term effects: Physical coordination and mental judgment are impaired May engage in irresponsible or dangerous behaviors Intense facial flushing Feelings of severe weakness and dizziness and heart palpitations May dangerously hinder the activity of the nerves that control
breathing The resulting respiratory depression may cause unconsciousness,
coma or even death Heavy doses may not produce a pleasant high, but mental
confusion, hallucinations, and delusions SSD (Sudden Sniffing Death) -- fatal irregularity of heartbeat
(arrhythmia) or complete heart arrest Irritate breathing passages
Provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds
Short-term effects: Physical coordination and mental judgment are impaired May engage in irresponsible or dangerous behaviors Intense facial flushing Feelings of severe weakness and dizziness and heart palpitations May dangerously hinder the activity of the nerves that control
breathing The resulting respiratory depression may cause unconsciousness,
coma or even death Heavy doses may not produce a pleasant high, but mental
confusion, hallucinations, and delusions SSD (Sudden Sniffing Death) -- fatal irregularity of heartbeat
(arrhythmia) or complete heart arrest Irritate breathing passages
Provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds
InhalantsInhalants Long-term effects:
Repeated use tends to produced increased tolerance (Larger doses are needed to achieve the same results)
Risk of permanent brain damage, poor memory, extreme moods swings, tremors and seizures
Increases the risk of heart arrhythmia and respiratory failure
Raise the pressure of the fluid within the eyes which may lead to glaucoma or blindness
Organic solvents are the most dangerous -- they are poisons that break down the makeup or living cells
Long-term effects: Repeated use tends to produced increased
tolerance (Larger doses are needed to achieve the same results)
Risk of permanent brain damage, poor memory, extreme moods swings, tremors and seizures
Increases the risk of heart arrhythmia and respiratory failure
Raise the pressure of the fluid within the eyes which may lead to glaucoma or blindness
Organic solvents are the most dangerous -- they are poisons that break down the makeup or living cells
InhalantsInhalants
Signs of Abuse: A sweetish, chemical smell on the clothes or body Inflammation of the nostrils, frequent nosebleeds,
or a rash around the nose and mouth Poor appetite and loss of weight Pale, bluish skin Watery, bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils Slow, slurred speech Clumsy, staggering gait, and drunken appearance
Signs of Abuse: A sweetish, chemical smell on the clothes or body Inflammation of the nostrils, frequent nosebleeds,
or a rash around the nose and mouth Poor appetite and loss of weight Pale, bluish skin Watery, bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils Slow, slurred speech Clumsy, staggering gait, and drunken appearance
OxyContinOxyContin
A legal narcotic that is available by prescription, to treat severe pain
Provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, back pain, or arthritis
When abused the tablets are crushed and snorted, chewed, or mixed with water and injected - eliminating the time-release factor and allowing for a quick and intense rush to the brain
Highly addictive
A legal narcotic that is available by prescription, to treat severe pain
Provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, back pain, or arthritis
When abused the tablets are crushed and snorted, chewed, or mixed with water and injected - eliminating the time-release factor and allowing for a quick and intense rush to the brain
Highly addictive
OxyContinOxyContin
Short-term effects: Respiratory depression Constipation Nausea Sedation Dizziness Vomiting Headache Dry mouth Sweating Weakness
Short-term effects: Respiratory depression Constipation Nausea Sedation Dizziness Vomiting Headache Dry mouth Sweating Weakness
OxyContinOxyContin
Long-term effects: Experience withdrawal symptoms when the
drug is not present Restlessness Muscle and bone pain Insomnia Diarrhea Vomiting Cold flashes with goose bumps Involuntary leg movements
Long-term effects: Experience withdrawal symptoms when the
drug is not present Restlessness Muscle and bone pain Insomnia Diarrhea Vomiting Cold flashes with goose bumps Involuntary leg movements
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant A powerful “upper” that produces
alertness and elation Sometimes called the “poor man’s
cocaine” Users get very high very rapidly Tends to be taken differently in different
locales and by different age groups
Central nervous system stimulant A powerful “upper” that produces
alertness and elation Sometimes called the “poor man’s
cocaine” Users get very high very rapidly Tends to be taken differently in different
locales and by different age groups
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
Dangers and consequences: Sleeplessness Loss of appetite and weight loss Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Elevated body temperature Skin ulceration and infection, the result of
picking at imaginary bugs Paranoia Depression Irritability Anxiety
Dangers and consequences: Sleeplessness Loss of appetite and weight loss Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Elevated body temperature Skin ulceration and infection, the result of
picking at imaginary bugs Paranoia Depression Irritability Anxiety
MethamphetamineMethamphetamine
Dangers and consequences: Increased blood pressure, due to the
constriction of blood vessels, that may produce headaches, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat and lead to stroke or heart attack
Seizures Permanent damage to brain cells caused by
injury to small blood vessels serving the brain
Dangers and consequences: Increased blood pressure, due to the
constriction of blood vessels, that may produce headaches, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat and lead to stroke or heart attack
Seizures Permanent damage to brain cells caused by
injury to small blood vessels serving the brain
HeroinHeroin
Used in medicine in the early part of the 20th century, until its addictive potential was recognized
Most commonly abused narcotic Heroin abusers often use other drugs as
well Consequences of use range from mild
distress to life-threatening
Used in medicine in the early part of the 20th century, until its addictive potential was recognized
Most commonly abused narcotic Heroin abusers often use other drugs as
well Consequences of use range from mild
distress to life-threatening
HeroinHeroin
Consequences: Dry, itchy skin and skin infections Constricted pupils and reduced night vision Nausea and vomiting Constipation and loss of appetite Menstrual irregularity Scarring along veins and collapsed veins from
repeated injections Irregular blood pressure Slow and irregular heartbeat Fatigue, breathlessness, and labored, noisy
breathing due to excessive fluid in the lungs
Consequences: Dry, itchy skin and skin infections Constricted pupils and reduced night vision Nausea and vomiting Constipation and loss of appetite Menstrual irregularity Scarring along veins and collapsed veins from
repeated injections Irregular blood pressure Slow and irregular heartbeat Fatigue, breathlessness, and labored, noisy
breathing due to excessive fluid in the lungs
HeroinHeroin
Consequences: Injuries that result from engaging in any
activity when incapacitated by heroin use Dependence, addiction Hepatitis, AIDS, and other infections from
unsanitary injection Stroke or heart attack caused by blood clots
resulting from insoluble additives Respiratory paralysis, heart arrest, coma,
and death from accidental overdose
Consequences: Injuries that result from engaging in any
activity when incapacitated by heroin use Dependence, addiction Hepatitis, AIDS, and other infections from
unsanitary injection Stroke or heart attack caused by blood clots
resulting from insoluble additives Respiratory paralysis, heart arrest, coma,
and death from accidental overdose
PCP and LSDPCP and LSD
Both drugs are hallucinogens PCP
Has a strong ammonia smell Effects are unpredictable and are often severe Depression, anxiety, or disorientation can result May experience visual distortions Physical effects:
Rising heart rate Blood pressure Body temperature Flushing and sweating Shallow breathing Numbness Loss of coordination
Both drugs are hallucinogens PCP
Has a strong ammonia smell Effects are unpredictable and are often severe Depression, anxiety, or disorientation can result May experience visual distortions Physical effects:
Rising heart rate Blood pressure Body temperature Flushing and sweating Shallow breathing Numbness Loss of coordination
PCP continued…PCP continued…
High doses may cause: Nausea Vomiting Loss of balance Dizziness Display dramatic mood swings Prone to anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness Violence is not uncommon Psychosis Can be fatal - convulsions, coma or respiratory
arrest
High doses may cause: Nausea Vomiting Loss of balance Dizziness Display dramatic mood swings Prone to anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness Violence is not uncommon Psychosis Can be fatal - convulsions, coma or respiratory
arrest
LSDLSD
Commonly called “acid” Effects:
Changes in visual perception and mood Distorted impressions of time, space, and distance “Tracking” - observation of streams of colored light following
the path of a moving object and “psychedelic” patterns may appear
Acute anxiety Depression Panic Paranoia Psychotic behavior Judgment and the ability to recognize immediate danger can
be impaired
Commonly called “acid” Effects:
Changes in visual perception and mood Distorted impressions of time, space, and distance “Tracking” - observation of streams of colored light following
the path of a moving object and “psychedelic” patterns may appear
Acute anxiety Depression Panic Paranoia Psychotic behavior Judgment and the ability to recognize immediate danger can
be impaired
EcstasyEcstasy
One of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today
First developed as an appetite suppressant in 1914
1985 it was made illegal Taking of the drug affects people
differently
One of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today
First developed as an appetite suppressant in 1914
1985 it was made illegal Taking of the drug affects people
differently
EcstasyEcstasy Common side effects:
Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Anxiety Increased blood pressure Increased confidence Nausea Feelings of well-being (happiness, love) Sweating Loss of appetite Convulsions Irrational behavior Hallucinations Insomnia Anxiety Paranoia
Common side effects: Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Anxiety Increased blood pressure Increased confidence Nausea Feelings of well-being (happiness, love) Sweating Loss of appetite Convulsions Irrational behavior Hallucinations Insomnia Anxiety Paranoia
EcstasyEcstasy
Warning signs of Overdose: Feeling hot or unwell Becoming confused, not able to talk properly Headache Vomiting Not sweating Racing heart or pulse when resting Fainting or collapsing Loss of control over body movements Tremors Problems urinating
Warning signs of Overdose: Feeling hot or unwell Becoming confused, not able to talk properly Headache Vomiting Not sweating Racing heart or pulse when resting Fainting or collapsing Loss of control over body movements Tremors Problems urinating
Cocaine and CrackCocaine and Crack A central nervous system stimulant Causes the heart to beat more rapidly
and blood vessels to constrict Users can become delusional, paranoid,
and even suffer acute toxic psychosis Effects:
Cardiovascular problems Neurological incidents Pulmonary effects Psychiatric complications Increased risk of traumatic injury
A central nervous system stimulant Causes the heart to beat more rapidly
and blood vessels to constrict Users can become delusional, paranoid,
and even suffer acute toxic psychosis Effects:
Cardiovascular problems Neurological incidents Pulmonary effects Psychiatric complications Increased risk of traumatic injury
GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol
A central nervous system depressant
Rohypnol is produced in Europe and Latin America as a sleep aid, but is illegal in the U.S.
A central nervous system depressant
Rohypnol is produced in Europe and Latin America as a sleep aid, but is illegal in the U.S.
GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol
Effects: 1st - user feels an intoxication similar
to alcohol 2nd - user starts feeling drowsy 3rd - user leads to a sleep from which
the user cannot be woken (anywhere from 4 - 24 hours)
Effects: 1st - user feels an intoxication similar
to alcohol 2nd - user starts feeling drowsy 3rd - user leads to a sleep from which
the user cannot be woken (anywhere from 4 - 24 hours)
GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol
Both have a reputation for being a date rape drug
These drugs are easily slipped into someone’s drink and dissolve quickly
Can be fatal when mixed with alcohol
Both have a reputation for being a date rape drug
These drugs are easily slipped into someone’s drink and dissolve quickly
Can be fatal when mixed with alcohol
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