1. McMaster University Security Services Drug Education Sgt O ’ Donnell

2. Marijuana

3. Slang or Street Names: Weed, Pot, Bud, Grass Attempts to regulate and tax the drug began in 1937 and eventually it was classified as a Schedule I drug by the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. About Marijuana

4. What does it look like?

5. The Marijuana plant is a green leafy bush with serrated leaves. The leaves are dried and then smoked in hand rolled cigarettes.

6. In Plant Form

7. In Bud Form

8. Rolled as a cigarette

9. As a Cigar

10. Relaxation Euphoria Increased appetite Altered perception, Impaired coordination, Paranoia Increase in heart rate Physical and Psychological Effects

11. Pleasurable sensations Feeling "stoned" Relaxation Distorted perception Vivid sights Vivid sounds Signs and Symptoms of a high:

12. Dry mouth Dry eyes Hunger - commonly called the "munchies" Thirst Increased laughing Clumsiness Poor coordination Poor driving Unawareness of time passage More Symptoms …

13. Anxiety Fear of dying Panic Panic attack Psychosis Other possible symptoms use: (especially with excessive doses) Psychosis Hallucinations Paranoia Confusion Vomiting Red eyes

14. Cannabis dependence Psychological Dependence Apathy Symptoms of long-term use:

15. Drug Paraphynilia

19. Crystal Meth Slang or Street Names: Crystal, Speed, Go Fast, Crank Stimulate that was used for treatment of narcolepsy in the late 1930 ’ s. EFFECTS Euphoria Loss of appetite Increased blood pressure Paranoia Aggressiveness Convulsions Stroke and death

20. Cocaine

21. Cocaine was first used in the 1800's as an anesthetic. Extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon Coca Bush grown in South America, it is the most potent stimulant of a natural origin. Abuse and adverse side affects caused the drug to be restricted in 1906. COCAINE Slang or Street Names: Blow, Powder, White, Coke, Cane

22. Cocaine in powder form can be Snorted Injected Taken orally. Cocaine Base, commonly referred to as "Crack", is smoked. Cocaine is available as either a powder or base form

23. euphoria loss of appetite dilated pupils paranoia increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Physical and Psychological effects of Cocaine

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