1 Types and Effects of Drugs:

2 Hallucinogens Health effects include:  Sense of distance and estrangement  Mood disorders  Dilated pupils  Elevated body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure  Loss of appetite  Sleeplessness  Tremors  Heart and lung failure

3 Stimulants Health effects include:  Increased blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates  Dilated pupils  Decreased appetite  Sweating and high fever  Tremors  Loss of coordination  Physical collapse  Stroke  Heart failure

4 Depressants Health effects include:  Calmness and relaxed muscles  Slurred speech  Staggering gait  Altered perception  Respiratory depression  Coma  Death

5 Marijuana Health effects include:  Increased heart rate  Bloodshot eyes  Dry mouth and throat  Increased appetite  Short-term memory loss  Reduced concentration and coordination  Paranoia  Psychosis

6 Cocaine Health effects include:  Dilated pupils  Elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature  Stuffy or runny nose  Ulcerated mucous membranes of the nose  Cardiac arrest  Respiratory failure

7 Inhalants Health effects include:  Short-term memory loss  Loss of smell  Nausea  Vomiting  Fatigue  Brain damage  Convulsions  Coma  Cardiac arrest  Nervous system damage  Death

8 Over-the-Counter Drugs Although these products seem harmless, they should be treated and taken with caution. Large doses of over-the-counter drugs can be toxic. These drugs include pain relievers, cold and allergy medications, cough products, antacids, and performance enhancement products. Side effects may include:  Dizziness, Nausea, Anxiety  Fatigue, Drowsiness, Insomnia  Mental confusion  Loss of coordination  Irregular heartbeat  Blurred or impaired vision  Liver damage  Gastrointestinal irritation  Mood swings  Stroke, heart attacks, death

9 Club Drugs Are: A group of dangerous drugs used by teens and young adults at many dance clubs and all-night dance parties known as raves. Extremely dangerous because there is no way to know:  The composition of the drug.  The quantity of each ingredient of the drug.

10 Why People May Use Club Drugs Try to escape. See what it’s like. Feel like part of a crowd. Commit rape or other crimes.

11 Rohypnol – aka Date Rape Drug Health effects include:  Drowsiness  Confusion  Dizziness and headache  Impaired judgment  Difficulty speaking and walking  Amnesia and/or loss of consciousness  Coma  Death

12 GHB – aka G, Liquid X, Liquid E Health effects include:  Drowsiness  Confusion  Tremors  Dizziness  Nausea and vomiting  Breathing problems  Amnesia and/or loss of consciousness  Seizures  Coma

13 Ketamine Health effects include:  Dream-like states  Hallucinations  Delirium  Amnesia  Impaired motor function  High blood pressure  Numbness  Vomiting  Fatal respiratory problems  “K-hole”

14 Club Drugs Can Harm your health. Get you in trouble with the law. Lead to dependence. Threaten your future.