1. NARCOTICS
MR. GARDNER
HEALTH

2. NARCOTICS Opium – made from the juice of the unripe poppy seed Smoked
Chewed
Effects same as alcohol
No breath odor

3. NARCOTICS Codeine – usually a pill Effects
Used Medically by dentists to extract teeth
Used in cough medicines
Effects
Pain reliever
Impairs judgment
Drowsiness

4. NARCOTICS Morphine Effects Usually injected, but can be digested
1940’s & 1950’s used in the military for battle injuries (private Ryan)
Effects
Powerful pain reliever
Induces deep sleep
Quick addiction
Painful withdrawals
Slows down functions of body OD breathing stops

5. NARCOTICS
Heroin
Usually a powder that is mixed (cut) with some other substance
No legal use in the USA
Quick addiction (prostitution)
“Bags” & “Balloons” are common methods of selling
Usually injected “Shooting Up”

6. NARCOTICS Effects of Heroin La La Land or nap time
Loss of judgment, self control, appetite and weight
Mental & physical deterioration
Withdrawal is very intense
(may cause death)

7. NARCOTICS Methadone RECOVERY FROM ANY ADDICTION IS ONLY ABOUT 10%
Common treatment for heroin in a rehabilitation center
RECOVERY FROM ANY ADDICTION IS ONLY ABOUT 10%