1. Drug Abuse and Crime © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

2. Drug Abuse and Crime 1800s and early 1900s Drug abuse associated with artistic individuals and fringe groups © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

3. Drug Abuse and Crime 1800s and early 1900s Also, opium dens in West Coast cities © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

4. Psychoactive substances during the hippie movement Drug Abuse and Crime 1960s–1970s © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

5. Drug Abuse and Crime 1960s–1970s Promotion of free love, personal freedom, mind expansion © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

6. Drug Abuse In 2001, 15.9 million Americans aged 12 and older were current users of illicit drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

7. Men have higher rates of current illicit drug use than women Drug Abuse © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

8. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug Drug Abuse It is used by 75% of those reporting drug abuse © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

9. Marijuana is readily available among young people in both public and private schools Drug Abuse © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

10. In 2000, Americans spent $62.3 billion to buy illegal drugs Drug Abuse Costs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

11. Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Depressants Cannabis Narcotics © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

12. Hallucinogens Anabolic steroids Inhalants Designer drugs Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

13. Stimulants Stimulate the central nervous system Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

14. Produce higher heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased mental activity Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

15. Cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

16. Depressants Used illegally to produce intoxication, to counter the effects of other drugs,... Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

17. Types of Illegal Drugs …or in the self- treatment of drug withdrawal Depressants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

18. Barbiturates Sedatives Tranquilizers Types of Illegal Drugs Depressants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

19. Cannabis Mild, non-additive drug with limited hallucinogenic properties Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

20. Illegally used to induce states of euphoria, gaiety, detachment, relaxation, intoxication, and focused awareness Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

21. Marijuana Hashish Cannabis plants Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

22. Sinsemilla Hashish oil Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

23. Street use of these drugs is intended to induce pleasure,… Narcotics Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

24. …euphoria, a lack of concern, and general feelings of well-being Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

25. Opium, heroin, morphine, methadone, codeine, Dilaudid Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

26. Hallucinogens Street use is intended to produce “mind expansion,” hallucinations, and psychedelic experiences Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

27. LSD, PCP, Peyote Mescaline, psilocybin, MDA, belladonna, MDMA, mandrake Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

28. Used illegally to enhance body mass, and increase strength Types of Illegal Drugs Anabolic Steroids © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

29. Nandrolene Oxandrolene Oxymetholone Stanozolol Types of Illegal Drugs Anabolic Steroids © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

30. Inhalants Highly volatile substances which generally act as central nervous system depressants Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

31. Nitrous oxide, carbon tetrachloride, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chloroform, freon, acetate and toluene Types of Illegal Drugs Inhalants © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

32. Inhalants Gateway drugs – substances that initiate young people into illicit drug use Types of Illegal Drugs © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.