1. Substance Abuse Categories and Examples

2. STIMULANTS They increase the activity of the central nervous system
(examples Cocaine, Crack, Crystal Meth,
Caffeine, Ecstasy and Tobacco).

3. Effect of Stimulants Range
Increased blood pressure
appetite loss
increased alertness
dilated and dried out bronchi
restlessness
insomnia
Paranoid reaction
temporary psychosis
irritability
convulsions
Heart palpitations

4. Cocaine – “Rich man’s drug”
Cocaine is a drug obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is a stimulant an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic.
It can be taken orally, snorted, or injected.
High only lasts about 30 mins.

5. Crack – “Poor Man’s Drug”
Crack is the crystal form of cocaine. It is more pure and stronger. It may also be termed as “a rock.” High only lasts about 15 mins.

6. Crystal Meth
Crystal Meth is a psychostimulant. It increases alertness, concentration, energy, and in high doses, can induce euphoria, enhance self-esteem, and increase libido.
It can be injected, smoked, or snorted.
High can last 8-12 hours!
– 3 mins
– 29:30 mark

8. “Meth Mouth”
– interactive psychotic behavior
– Christina’s bad trip – 3:30 mins

9. DEPRESSANTS
They reduce or dull the activity of the central nervous system (examples include Alcohol, tranquillizers, and Xanax)

10. Effects of Depressants:
Relaxation,
lowered inhibitions* (<- remember this is the reason why alcohol is not an aphrodisiac!!!)
reduced intensity of physical sensations
digestive upsets
body heat loss
reduced muscular coordination
suppression of pain
lowered blood pressure and respiratory rate
constipation
disruption of menstrual cycle
sleep

11. HALLUCINOGENS
They alter perceptions of reality and results in hallucinations and delusions (examples include LSD, and Magic Mushrooms).

12. Effects of Hallucinogens
Alteration of mental processes
distorted perceptions
confusion
Vomiting
sedation
euphoria
increased appetite
psychosis
hallucinations
anxiety attacks
panic
stupor

13. Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms possess psychedelic properties. Commonly known as "magic mushrooms," "zoomers" or "shrooms." Some countries that have outlawed their sale. Psilocybin mushrooms have been reported as facilitating profound and life-changing insights often described as mystical experiences.
7:30 min

14. LSD or Acid
Lysergic acid diethylamide (abbreviated LSD) or as acid, is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug. LSD is well known for its psychological effects which can include altered thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences.
It was well known for its key role in 1960s counterculture.
LSD may trigger panic attacks or feelings of extreme anxiety, referred to as a “bad trip.”
- Drugs Inc. full episode; 9:30

15. LSD or Acid