1. Alcohol and Drugs

2. Alcohol Poison Types of alcohol – Beer -- 6% – Wine -- 12% – Liquor -- Proof What type of drug is Alcohol? – Mood Altering Depressant. Why do people start – Advertising (Both Actual and Product Placement). – To fit in.

3. Alcohol cont. Immediate effects – Reflexes BAC.08 Factors influencing intoxication – Size – Food Rate of Elimination Hangover

4. Drugs Dangers of drugs – Overdose – Addiction – Body Destruction Marijuana (Weed) – Addictive properties Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Strength Mind altering

5. Drugs cont Stimulants – Very additive – Brings heart rate up to dangerous levels Examples of Stimulants – Cocaine – Meth – Ecstasy

6. Drugs cont Narcotics – Codeine – Morphine – Heroin Hallucinogens – Mushrooms – Toad juice – LSD

7. Drugs still cont. Inhalants – Glue – CO2 – Paint Prescription drugs – Taking drugs not for their purpose