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DRUGS. Study Guide. Illegal (Controlled) Drugs. Marijuana. Cocaine. Methamphetamine. Hallucinogens. Narcotics. Depressants. Steroids. Inhalants. Marijuana. Strong, Available, $ 30 Mil Users, Reputation as a “safe” drug, considered a Gateway drug. Marijuana. Effects on:

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  1. DRUGS Study Guide

  2. Illegal (Controlled) Drugs Marijuana Cocaine Methamphetamine Hallucinogens Narcotics Depressants Steroids Inhalants

  3. Marijuana Strong, Available, $ 30 Mil Users, Reputation as a “safe” drug, considered a Gateway drug

  4. Marijuana Effects on: Brain, Lungs, Heart, Sex/Rep, Immunity System, Personality,

  5. Marijuana • 15 Times Stronger than ‘70s • Keeps People from Achieving Their Potential • Often Laced w/ Other Drugs • Hooks into Fat Cells • http://www.detox-narconon.org/marijuana-detox.html

  6. Cocaine & Methamphetamine The “Up Twins” Similarities: Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Energy, Activity, Insomnia, Euphoria followed by Depression, Neural Disruption, “Wired”, Addiction

  7. COCAINE vs. Methamphetamine Crack vs. ICE Differences: Coke=> Shorter, Bigger Surge Ice=> Voices & Bugs, Paranoia, Violence

  8. Cocaine • Highly Addicting • Dealing & Stealing • High Dying Potential • Often in Up/Down Combos => w/ Heroin

  9. Methamphetamine - “Ice” High Potential for Violence, Addiction, & Death 2-3 Months Addiction Time Losing One’s Mind & Will

  10. Ecstasy (Methamphetamine) vs. Herbal Ecstasy (Ephedrine) Ecstasy: Powerful Stimulant & Hallucinogen Herbal Ecstasy: Dangerous When Taken in Multiple Doses

  11. Hallucinogens Therapeutic Use Street Abuse Army Testing Begins in 1989 Users Easy to Spot

  12. Hallucinogens Effects: Focus X, Distortions, Nausea, Disorientation, Performance X, Communications X, Panic, TRAUMA

  13. Hallucinogens Things to Remember: Its Advantages are Its Disadvantages Not Counteractable Extreme Trauma/FlashB

  14. Depressants 1950’s - Sleeping Pills 1960’s - Barbiturates (Seconal & Phenobarbital) 1970 to present - Benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium, Xanax) Others - Methaqualone, Miltown

  15. Depressants - Effects Slowed Down, Sleepy; Impaired Thinking, Coordination; Mood Swings, Stressed Heart Flip Side Withdrawal OVERDOSE: Confusion, Cramps, Vomiting, Convulsions, Death......

  16. Rohypnol & GHB Date Rape / Rip Off Drugs Alcohol Extenders: Used by Teens and young adults at “Raves” High Risk and Potential Overdose

  17. DEPRESSANTS Things To Remember * Fast Addiction Pattern * High % of Addiction * High Potential for Dying

  18. NARCOTICS The Naturals: Opium, Morphine, Heroin The Synthetics: Percodan, Demerol, Codeine

  19. NARCOTICS Effects Sleepy, Pinpoint Pupils, Cold Skin, Warm Body Excessive Use: Organ Damage, Endocarditis, Abscesses OVERDOSE: Convulsions, Coma, Death WITHDRAWAL: Cramps, Tremors, Nausea, Sweating, Runny Nose, Watery Eyes

  20. NARCOTICS Things To Remember * AIDS * Combining with Uppers (e.g. “speedballing cocaine” * Combining with Downers (e.g. alcohol) * High Potency Varieties (e.g. black tar, designer drugs)

  21. Inhalants The Hidden Addiction: Readily Available => Gas, Glue, Sprays, Paint, Polish, Cleaning Fluid, Medications, Poppers, White Out, Scented Pens....

  22. Inhalants Effects: Feeling Light-Headed, Light-Sensitive, Sores, Nose Bleeds => Organ Damage, Bone Marrow, Increasing Dysfunction, Withdrawal, Addiction, Overdose

  23. Inhalants Things to Remember: Very Short High, Very High Dosage Rate, High Addiction & Overdose Potential

  24. Anabolic Steroids Invented in 1935 Widely Used & Promoted in the ‘50s Discouraged Use - 1960-1990 Non-Athlete Use: 1990s

  25. Anabolic Steroids Effects: Building Muscle Mass - getting bigger, stronger, faster. Puffy Face, Acne, Jaundice, Extremities, Organ Damage, ROID RAGE !#@*#! “Long Term Death”

  26. Anabolic Steroids Things to Remember: Most buy Steroids Illegally, are not under medical care, and take in megadoses. Excess Use Causes Too Many Changes, Too Fast For The Body to Handle

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