Drugs Of Abuse Drugs Of Abuse Compiled by: Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS Copyright © 2000, 2013 A Brief Look at Common Drugs and Their Effects

Stimulants l Cocaine l Crack l Amphetamines l Methamphetamines l Ritalin l Caffeine l Nicotine l Speeds up CNS l Increases BP, HR, breathing l Mood- hyper, anxious, euphoric l Restlessness, loss of appetite

Depressants l Alcohol l Benzodiazapines Valium Xanax l Barbiturates Phenobarbital Seconal l Slows CNS, HR, BP, breathing l Drowsiness l Irritability l Reduces tension

Narcotics l Heroin l Morphine l Codeine l OxyContin Oxycodone Percocet Percodan Tylox l Slows CNS, breathing l Increase BP l Relieves pain l Sedative l Euphoria l Anxiety

Hallucinogens l PCP l LSD l Mescaline/ Peyote l Psilocybin/ Psilocyn- Mushrooms l Amphetamine analogs (MDMA) l Imaginary sensations l Flashbacks l Increased HR, BP, temp., pulse l False sense of reality l Agitation and aggression

Cannabis l THC l Marijuana l Hashish l Distorts perceptions and sensations l Increases HR, temp. l Impairs STM l Anxiety l Paranoia l Balance and coordination l Lung damage l Impaired judgement l Increased appetite l Mood and behavior changes

Inhalants l Gases Nitrous Oxide Helium Whippets l Nitrates Poppers Room deodorizers l Aerosols Hairspray Spray paint Freon l Solvents Glue Gasoline White Out l Euphoria l Confusion l Asphyxiation l Suffocation l Organ damage l Decreases appetite l Slows body functions l Drowsiness l Delusions l Aggression

Club/Designer Drugs l Rohypnol l GHB l Ketamine l Ecstacy (MDMA) (hallucinogen) l Slows CNS l Sedative l Amnesia l Loss of consciousness l Muscle relaxation l Hallucinations l Sensitivity to touch and sound l X- increased HR, BP, euphoric “love drug”, sweating and dehydration

Steroids l Anabolic & Cortico Testosterone Nandrolone Oxymetholone l Increase size and strength l Acne l Hair loss l Increased muscle injuries l Irritability, “roid” rages l Cardiac and liver changes l Virilization l Edema l Sex organ damage

The End copyright 2000 Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS