Drug Awareness Scott Standish 8 th Grade Health Class

Stimulants Types ◦ Caffeine ◦ Nicotine ◦ Amphetamines ◦ Speed ◦ Cocaine

Stimulants

SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS Headache Stomach Pain Insomnia Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss Hyperactivity What a headache?

LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS Growth Suppression Risk of depression/ mood swings Addiction/ Abuse

Depressants Types BarbituratesBenzodiazepinesAlcohol

Depressants

SIDE EFFECTS Memory problems Dopamine level changes Psychiatric problems Nervous system problems

Anti-Psychotics Types ThorazineNavaneProlixinTrilafon

Anti-Psychotics

Anti-Depressants Tricyclics MAOIs (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) SNRIs (Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors) NASSAs (Noradrenaline and Specific Serotoninergic Antidepressants)

Anti-Depressants -Side Effects Tricyclics Dry Mouth Slight Tremor Constipation SSRIs Sick Anxious Sexual Function SNRIs Increase Blood Pressure

Anti-Depressants -Side Effects MAOIs High Blood Pressure NASSAs Drowsiness Weight Gain

Hallucinogens LSD ◦ Acid ◦ Blotter PCP ◦ Angle Dust ◦ Horse Tranquilizers DMT MDMA ◦ Ecstasy ◦ Euphoria Types

Ecstasy DE&feature=related Effects of ecstasy!

SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS Short-term memory impaired Thinking and concentration impaired Intensification of smells, vision and hearing Can experience “depersonalization”, where a person can feel as though they are observing themselves from outside their body Effects have been described as pleasant, with a sense of insight Effects have been described as unpleasant, causing feelings of panic and/or distress

LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS Flashbacks (experiencing the same sensations without actually taking the drug) can occur days, weeks, or months after use (usually do not occur longer than 6 months) Frustration Apathy and a lack of interest in the future

Marijuana Also known as ◦ Pot ◦ Mary Jane ◦ Grass ◦ Hash ◦ Herb ◦ Weed

Marijuana

Inhalants Types GlueGas Spray Paint Markers

Inhalants

SIDE EFFECTS Impaired physical and mental judgment Irritated breathing passage Brain damage Glaucoma Blindness