Illegal Drugs What do U already know ????????

Hallucinogens Mushrooms Do You Know Where They Come From? Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic ingredient, is structured similarly to serotonin, a chemical found in the brain. Street Names – Shrooms & Magic Mushrooms Do you know where they grow?

Hallucinogens LSD a.k.a. Acid BEWARE: Bad trips can result in panic, paranoia, anxiety & psychosis Flashbacks are recurring!! Appearance – clear liquid, colored pills, gelatin squares & white powder Liquid can be placed on sugar cubes, blotter paper, on stamps, in gelatin and eaten, & dropped into the eye!!

DXM - AKA Triple C Dextromethorphan is a cough-suppressing ingredient found in over-the counter cold and cough medications. It is an anesthetic that can cause hallucinations like PCP and Ketamine. Immediate Effects: The effects vary on amount taken. Common effects include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech, impaired physical coordination, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, rapid heart beat, drowsiness, numbness of fingers and toes, and disorientation. Long-Term Effects: Abuse of cough medication is also abusing other ingredients such as acetaminophen, which is dangerous in large doses. Large doses of acetaminophen can damage the liver

Designer Drug (but can also considered a Hallucinogen) PCP Street Names – Angel Dust, KJ & Rocket Fuel Appearance – Clear Liquid, White Powder & Colored Pills How taken: Can be swallowed or mixed in joints or cigarettes and smoked BEWARE: Bad trips can result in panic, paranoia, anxiety & psychosis USER may experience EXTRA-Ordinary Strength! Flashbacks can return you into your trip!

Depressants/Sedatives Barbiturates a.k.a. Downers Come in Pill form and can be prescribed by a doctor!! Prescribed for anxiety, tension & sleep disorders Causes Drunken Behavior, Slurred Speech & Disorientation. Overdose may result in Death or Coma Benzodiazepines & Tranquilizers are most commonly prescribed

Depressants/Sedatives Rohypnol a.k.a. Rufies A powerful hypnotic when mixed with alcohol –Pill form Most commonly used DATE RAPE drug A person on this drug will have decreased inhibitions, become disoriented, & may not be able to remember what happened Don’t leave a drink unattended Do NOT take a drink from a stranger Don’t drink something that tastes funny!! Highly dangerous when combined with alcohol – 2 depressants together can result in Coma or Death

Cannabis Marijuana & Hashish Psychosis occurs with Overdose Lung Cancer & Emphysema can occur over a long period of time due to the inhalation of TAR In low doses, can induce restlessness, a dreamy state of relaxation, memory loss, loss of motor coordination, red blood shot eyes & increased hunger (Munchies) In high doses, can cause shifting sensory images, rapidly fluctuating emotions, loss of self identity, fantasies, image distortions or hallucinations

Cannabis Marijuana a.k.a. pot, buds… CAn be smoked, eaten or taken in the pill form! Smoking paraphernalia includes: Pipes, Bongs, Bubblers, Vaporizers, Joints, Roach Clips…… When Marijuana is rolled into a cigarette, it is called a JOINT & a BLUNT is when it is rolled into a cigar & a water pipe is called a BONG Marijuana has the same long term effects as smoking Tobacco!! Lung Cancer & Emphysema…

Cannabis Hashish A marijuana extract formed into a gummy substance or oil smoked in a joint or pipe with marijuana or tobacco. Higher THC Concentration than Marijuana!

Stimulants Large Doses can cause repetitive grinding of the teeth, weight loss, touching & picking at the face & other body parts, paranoia… Extreme Overdoses can result in Cardiac Arrest, Strokes or Death Overdose can result in dizziness, tremors, agitation, panic, hostility, palpitations, & chest pains After an extended time of use, withdrawal symptoms appear such as depression, apathy, fatigue, disorientation, & ANXIETY

Stimulants Crystal Meth a.k.a Crank, Ice Can be smoked, snorted, injected or swallowed Short Term Effects Include: Increased Alertness. Euphoria, Appetite Loss, Dilated Pupils, Increased Heart Rate, Respiration & Blood Pressure Pure form of Methamphetamines Made in Meth Labs Highly Addictive & Dangerous Prolonged use can cause blurred vision, dizziness, loss of coordination, & collapse High lasts 2-12 hours

Stimulants Ice Longer & More INTENSE HIGH than Crystal Meth Heavy Short Term or Long Term Effects Include: Toxic Psychosis (paranoid schizophrenia) & Delusional States Smokable Form of Meth Overdose includes Stroke, Heart Failure & DEATH Highly Addictive

Stimulants Cocaine Short Term Effects Include: Increased Alertness, Stimulated, Euphoria, Appetite Loss Typical high lasts about 20 minutes & is called a CRASH when the high wears off! High is followed by profound depression, intense desire for another dose, mental fatigue, restlessness & irritability Overdose can cause extreme agitation, respiratory failure, heart failure, DEATH Comes from the Coca Plant Can be smoked, snorted, or injected

Stimulants Crack ‘n’ Rock Smoked in a glass pipe or on tin foil Makes a cracklin’ sound when smoked Temporary Euphoria, Extremely Alert & Highly Energetic Highly Addictive & Readily Available High lasts only a matter of minutes & leaves an intense depression called a crash Prolonged use causes extreme irritability, depression, paranoia convulsions & DEATH Powdered cocaine is converted into Crack cocaine where it crystallizes into a rock form

Designer Drugs Ecstacy A few days after use, severe depression kicks in due to the decrease of serotonin production in the brain You never know what is in the pills Pills are commonly branded with symbols such as playboy bunnies, nike swoosh… Short Term Effects include: Intense pleasure, peacefulness, closeness, teeth clenching, loss of inhibitions and fixation on sights & sounds Long Term Effects include memory loss, heart attack, Death Can be taken Orally, Snorted or Inserted in the Rectum

Designer Drugs GHB Clear Liquid or Powder Causes Euphoria, Relaxation, Dizziness & Loss of Inhibitions Commonly known as a Date Rape Drug because the victim is incapable of resisting & can cause Memory Problems Almost Tasteless! She’ll never know  Clear Liquid or Powder

Designer Drugs Ketamine a.k.a. Special K, Cat, Jet… Separates you from Reality Causes Relaxation, the inability to move & Numbness Commonly used as an Animal Tranquilizer

Inhalants Anything that emits fumes or is in an aerosol form can be inhaled Huffing Fumes soaked into a rag, sock… and continuously inhaled Bagging Fumes inhaled from a plastic or paper bag High concentrations of inhalants can cause Death due to Suffocation Immediate effects: Nausea, coughing, lack of coordination, euphoria Long term Use Muscle Fatigue, Hepatitis, Brain Hemorrhage

Opiates Heroin The most ADDICTIVE drug of them ALL! Interferes with the Ability to PERCEIVE pain & affects the Pleasure System Smoked, Snorted or Injected OVERDOSE = DEATH Heath Ledger was HOOKED on H Tolerance develops IMMEDIATELY

Opiates OxyContin Prescription ONLY Used to Treat PAIN Commonly Abused on the STREET Tolerance Builds QUICKLY Physically & Mentally ADDICTING User goes through withdrawal when stopped

Steroids Pills & Liquid Cycling – Taking multiple doses over a specific period of time Stopping & Starting Over Again In Men Shrinking of testicles Reduced Sperm Count Infertility Baldness Development of Breasts In Women Chest & Facial Hair Changes or Stop in Menstrual Cycle Deepened Voice