2. Say No To Drugs

3. Cocaine Often makes the user feel alert, confident, talkative, and strong. Street Name- Blow, Snow, Coke, Peruvian marching powder, or C. White Powder Form Very Addicted Young men aged 18 to 25 are the biggest cocaine use

4. Effects of Cocaine Irritability Paranoia Restlessness Anxiety

5. Hallucinogens Creates a range of perceptual distortions Various psychological symptoms Street Name- LSD, Acid, Twenty-five, Sid, Bart Simpsons

6. Effects of Hallucinogens Blurred vision Increased breathing rate Anxiety, Agitation, Paranoia and feelings of panic Disorganized thoughts, Confusion and Difficulty Concentrating Numbness Nausea and Vomiting

7. Crack Cocaine Vapor form of cocaine Street Name- Rock, crackers, smoke, Bebe, bings, and French fry.

8. Effects of Crack Cocaine Increased risk for heart attack, stroke, respiratory problems Pupils dilate and blood pressure Body temperature rises Extremely aggressive, paranoid and/or delusional.

9. Heroin Can obstruct blood vessels Affects brain, lungs, liver, or kidneys One of the leading ways to transmit HIV and other diseases

10. Effects of Heroin Warm flushing of the skin Dry mouth Heavy arms and legs Alternately wakeful and drowsy state Increased risk of Liver and Kidney disease

11. Marijuana Street Name- Bud, Weed, Pot Getting "stoned” affects the brain cells Some effects may last for days or weeks after use.

12. Effects of Marijuana Distorted perception Problems with memory and learning Loss of coordination Trouble with thinking and problem-solving Increased heart rate, reduced blood pressure

13. Inhalants and Solvents “Gateway Drugs“ Glues, Gasoline, Rubber Cement, Aerosols, Antifreeze Correcting fluid, Room Deodorizers, Paint Thinners Nail Polish Removers, Shoe Polish, Cooking Sprays, and Household Cleaners and Waxes.

14. Effects of Inhalants Slows the body down Numbing feeling Heart failure, suffocation, convulsions, seizures and coma

15. Effects of Solvents Dermatitis or skin problems Headaches Drowsiness Poor coordination Nausea

16. Teen Drug Abuse!! In 2010, almost 3% of 12th graders had used cocaine in the past year 8% had used the opiate Vicodin 5% had used inhalants and Ecstasy 1.5% had used anabolic steroids

17. Teen Deaths From Drugs In 2005, unintentional drug overdoses comprised 95 percent. Beginning at age 19 and until age 31, poisoning is the third most prevalent cause of death.

18. Signs of Drug Abuse Changes in appetite Loss of interest Sudden drop in grades Depression Mood Swings

19. Drug Abuse Treatments Medication treatment such as Methadone, levo-alpha acetyl methadol, and buprenorphine hydrochloride Outpatient/Inpatient Rehab Treatment Get the help that you need.

20. Avoiding Drug Abuse Say No Find ways to cope with stress Find positive activities to occupy free time Be a leader and not a follower

21. Reference http://www.egetgoing.com/drug _addiction.asp http://www.teendrugabuse.com