drugs erin gahan, maria diaz, peter do, sarah crawford, thao hoang
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DrugsErin Gahan, Maria Diaz, Peter Do, Sarah Crawford, Thao Hoang
Marijuana
● Derived from the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa
● Gateway Drug
Legal Implications of Weed
● Medical License● <1 Oz● >1 Oz
Effects of marijuana use
● Anxiety● Appetite
Increases● Paranoia
Adolescent Use
Possible Health Risks
● Lung Complications (Unproven)
● Life achievements, Physical and mental health, cognitive abilities, social life, and career status (Heavy)*
Cocaine
● Derived from the leaves
of the coca plant
● Commonly used in
wealthy people
Method of use:
● Swallowed● Snorted● Smoking in rock form (Crack
Cocaine) o Absorbed in 10 secondso Can be made cheaply o Addicted quickly
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Cocaine and Pregnancy
● Early stage → miscarriage
● Later stage → Trigger labor, unborn baby to die, stroke that can cause brain damage.
● Placenta may pull away from the uterus and can harm the unborn baby
Cocaine Babies
● Low birth weight → 40 times more likely to die
● Organs are malformed and have missing limbs
● Go through withdrawal in the beginning of birth
● Twice as likely to have delay in mental skills by age 2.
● Have lower test scores● 14% scores in the
mental retardation range.
Hallucinogens● Hallucinogenic compounds
found in some plants and mushrooms have been used for centuries
● Many have chemical structures similar to those of natural neurotransmitters.
● Research suggests these drugs work by temporarily interfering with neurotransmitter action or by binding to their receptor sites.
● 4 common types:o LSD o Peyoteo Psilocybino PCP
LSD
● Description/Usage● Effects on the Brain● Other adverse health effects● Abuse
Peyote
● Description/Usage● Effects on the Brain● Other adverse health effects● Abuse
o Difficult to gauge the extent of its use because most data sources that quantify drug use exclude this drug, along with Psilocybin.
Psilocybin
● Description/Usage● Effects on the Brain● Other adverse health effects● Abuse
PCP
● Description/Usage● Effects on the Brain● Other adverse health effects● Abuse
Treatment for Hallucinogens
● Treatment is usually sought as a result of “bad trips”
● Treatments usually supportive● Occasionally medications are
used● Very little published data on
treatment outcomes for specifically PCP intoxication
Methamphetamine● Also known as:
o Metho Crystalo Chalko Ice
● Extremely addictive stimulant
● Normally takes a white, odorless, bitter-tasting form
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How It’s Made:● Synthetic chemical● Manufactured in illegal,
hidden labs● Made out of household
items:o Common cold
remedies (Sudafed)o Battery acido Drain cleanero Lantern fuelo Antifreeze
● Dangerous!*drugfreeworld.org
Who Uses?● 1 in 33 teens surveyed has
tried meth, and 25% of those said it was readily available
● 1.4 million persons aged 12 or older (0.6% of the US population) had used methamphetamine during the past year
● 600,000 (0.2% of the US population) had used it during the past month
Methods of Use:
Can be:● Injected (most
frequent)● Smoked● Snorted● Ingested
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Short Term Effects:
● Loss of appetite
● Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature
● Dilation of pupils
● Disturbed sleep patterns
● Nausea
● Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
● Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability
● Panic and psychosis
● Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses
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Long Term Effects:● Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading
to heart attacks, strokes and death
● Liver, kidney and lung damage
● Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed
● Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked
● Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected
● Malnutrition, weight loss
● Severe tooth decay
● Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion
● Strong psychological dependence
● Psychosis
● Depression
● Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and epilepsydrugfreeworld.org
Meth & Pregnancy:Estimated 19,000 crystal meth users are pregnant
Life Threatening Conditions
● High blood pressure
● Eclampsia
● Abrupted placenta
Complications During Labor and Delivery● Preterm labor and delivery
● C-Section
Effects of Meth on the Fetus
● DNA damage
● Intra-uterine growth retardation
● Premature birth
● Mortality/morbidity
● Fetal stroke
● Life-long challenges
pregnancy.loveetoknow.com
Meth & Death
Prevention Programs - Montana Meth Project:
Signs & Treatment:Signs and symptoms:
● Dilated pupils
● Weight loss
● Eye twitching
● Loss of appetite
● Repetitious behavior
● Hyperactivity
Treatment:
● Detoxification & withdrawal
● Treatment uses both medication and psychology to address underlying issues
● Meth has one of the highest relapse rates
http://drugabuse.com/library/crystal-meth-abuse/
Inhalants
What are inhalants?
They are toxic substances consumed through the nose or mouth
● Volatile Solvents○ Liquids that become a gas at room temperature
● Aerosol○ Sprays that contain propellants and solvents
● Gases○ household or commercial products, used in the medical field
to relieve pain.
● Nitrites○ used primarily for sexual enhancers
Types of Inhalants
Volatile Solvents● nail polish remover● degreaser● dry-cleaning fluid● gasoline● correction fluid
Aerosol● spray paint● hair spray● deodorant spray● vegetable oil spray● fabric protector spray
Gases● butane lighters● propane tanks● whipped cream dispensers● nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
Nitrites● video head cleaner● room odorizer● leather cleaner● liquid aroma
Short Term Effects
● Drunk, Dizzy, dazed appearance● Inability to coordinate movement● Hallucination / Delusions● Hostility● Apathy● Impaired Judgement● Unconsciousness● Headaches
Long Term Effects
● Muscle Weakness● Disorientation● Lack of coordination● Irritability● Depression● Damage to the heart, liver, kidney, lungs, brain● Memory impairment● Bone Marrow damage
● Decrease in Inhalant use in the past 4 years
● 8th Graders have the highest percentage of past month, past year, and lifetime inhalant use
Ways teachers and parents can recognized if kids are using inhalants
● Chemical odor on breath or clothes● Slurred speech● Lack of coordination● Depression● Hidden empty sprays/ chemical soaked
rags or clothes● Stains (chemical) in face, hands, or
clothes