Drug Abuse © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Drug Abuse Men have higher rates of current illicit drug use than women © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Drug Abuse Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug It is used by 75% of those reporting drug abuse © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Drug Abuse Marijuana is readily available among young people in both public and private schools © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Depressants Cannabis Narcotics © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens Anabolic steroids Inhalants Designer drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Stimulate the central nervous system © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Produce higher heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased mental activity © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Depressants Used illegally to produce intoxication, to counter the effects of other drugs,... © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Depressants Sedatives Tranquilizers © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis drug with limited hallucinogenic properties © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis Marijuana Cannabis plants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics Street use of these drugs is intended to induce pleasure,… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics …euphoria, a lack of concern, and general feelings of well-being © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics Opium, heroin, morphine © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens Street use is intended to produce “mind expansion,” hallucinations, and psychedelic experiences © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens LSD PCP © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Types of Illegal Drugs Inhalants Highly volatile substances which generally act as central nervous system depressants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.