DRUG CATEGORIES Health

Hallucinogens  Drugs include:  LSD (acid)  PCP  Psilocybin/Mushrooms (shrooms)

Hallucinogens  Drug effects:  Blurred vision- paranoia  Numbness- euphoria  Hallucinations- dizziness  Increased heart rate and blood pressure  Flashbacks- panic, fear, anxiety

Inhalants  Items commonly used as inhalants:  Sharpies- Whipped cream cans  Aerosol sprays-paint  Glue- scented markers  Nitrous oxide- nail polish remove  Gasoline- lighter fluid

Inhalants  Drug effects:  Brain damage- CNS damage/shut down  Headaches- liver/kidney damage  Mood swings- slurred speech  Nausea- hearing loss  Dizziness- impaired judgement

Depressants  Drugs include:  Alcohol-Heroin  Benzodiazepines- Morphine  Some prescription drugs like xanax and valium  Rohypnol-GHB

Depressants  Depressant effects:  Depressed CNS- slowed heart rate  Slurred speech- decreased blood pressure  Impaired coordination- drowsiness  Cold, clammy skin- death

Stimulants  Drugs include:  Nicotine- ritalin  Cocaine- caffeine  Meth

Stimulants  Stimulant effects:  increased heart rate and blood pressure  Restlessness- “rush” feeling  Heart damage/failure- panic feeling  Increased alertness- crash  stroke