The Truth About Drugs

AndAlcohol

WHAT ARE DRUGS?Habit forming stimulant or narcotic substance

(such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, or a derivative  of cocoa or poppy) which provides a state of

arousal, contentment, or euphoria.

Illegal (Controlled) Drugs

Marijuan

a

Methamphetam

ine

Cocaine

Narcotic

sSteroidsInhalants

MarijuanaMyth: “Marijuana doesn’t

hurt you.” “Marijuana is good for you.”

Truth: Marijuana effects your brain, lungs, heart, immune system, and personality

COCAINE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE

HIGH POTENTIAL OF DYING

INCREASE IN HEART RATE AND BLOOD PRESSURE

Methamphetamine - “Ice”

High Potential for Violence, Addiction, & Death

2-3 Months Addiction Time

Losing One’s Mind & Will

Effects: Feeling Light-Headed, Light-Sensitive, Sores, Nose Bleeds, Organ Damage, Bone

Marrow, Increasing Dysfunction, Withdrawal, Addiction, Overdose, and

Death

Inhalants

NARCOTI

CS

EFFECTS: Sleepy, Pinpoint Pupils, Cold Skin, Warm BodyWITHDRAWAL: Cramps,

Tremors, Nausea, Sweating, Runny Nose,

Watery Eyes

OVERDOSE: Convulsions, Coma, Death

Effects: Building Muscle Mass - getting bigger, stronger, faster. Puffy Face, Acne, Jaundice, Excessive Rage, Organ Damage

Excess Use Causes Too Many Changes, Too Fast For The Body to Handle

WHAT IS TOBACCO?An agricultural product derived from the leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for

smoking or ingestion.

YES! THE NICOTINE IN TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS A DEADLY DRUG.

IS TOBACCO A DRUG?

SCARY,BUT TRUE FACTS ABOUT TOBACCO

SMOKELESS TOBACCO POSSIBLE EFFECTS

Lung Cancer Emphysema Stroke Chronic airway

obstruction Bronchitis Stomach, Kidney,

Larynx, Bladder, Uterus Cancer

 Gum Disease Bone Loss Leukoplakia Tooth Decay Oral Cancer

SMOKING POSSIBLE EFFECTS

TOBACCO CONTAINS NICOTINE

What exactly is nicotine?

Nicotine

It is actually the nicotine in tobacco that is addictive. Each cigarette contains about 10 milligrams of nicotine.

Imagine how much harmful substances you are putting in your body!

Think, before you start to use! NICOTINE IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE! Once you start, it is VERY hard to stop!

RESULTS OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO

SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS

DANGER!!!!

CIGARETTE SMOKING

Tobacco

• Emphysema • Cancer, Heart Attacks• Smokers’ Face/Breath/Teeth• No Safe Way To Use

TOBACCO

KILLS OVER 430,000 EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN ALL

OTHER DRUGS COMBINED

DON’T START USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS

BE SMART! TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY!

ALCOHOL IS CLASSIFIED AS A DEPRESSANT

ALCOHOL

DEPRESSANT?Depressants are psychoactive drugs that are used to stop or

diminish activities of a certain part of the brain.

WHAT?

Alcohol Short Term EffectsWhat are its short-term effects? From :http://www.drugfree.org/portal/drug_guide/alcoholWhen a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues. The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors, including a person's size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed. The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations. Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness; the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.

What are its long-term effects? Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.

Long-term effects of consuming large quantities of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver. In addition, mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer from mental retardation and other irreversible

physical abnormalities. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming an alcoholic.

ALCOHOLLONG TERM EFFECTS

http://www.drugfree.org/portal/drug_guide/alcohol

AlcoholExcessive Drinking can Cause Problems with...

Work, Family, Friends, Society,

and Self

Alcohol Trouble

•Health Risk• Accidents

• Drinking & Driving• Violence

• Underage Drinking