the truth about drugs
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THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGS. http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/videos. Types of Drugs. Cannabis Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Inhalants Narcotics Anabolic Steroids. http://www.nida.nih.gov/JSP4/CD-ROM/CD-ROM.html. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE TRUTH
ABOUT
DRUGS
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Types of DrugsCannabis
DepressantsStimulants
HallucinogensInhalantsNarcotics
Anabolic Steroids
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html
http://www.nida.nih.gov/JSP4/CD-ROM/CD-ROM.html
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Cannabis• Marijuana
• Contains over 2000 chemicals when smoked• THC, delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol- the
ingredient responsible for the mind-altering effects
• Classification• Depressive-lowered activity, aggression,
anxiety, REM sleep• Stimulant-increased HR, BP, concentration,
euphoric (happy)• Hallucinogen-Change in perception• Analgesic-Change in pain perception• Affects brain much like cocaine and heroin.
• Effects• Anxiety• Poor Concentration• Impaired Short Term Memory• Increased Appetite• Perceptual Changes-Time, Humor, Creativity
• 85-90% hard-drug use begins with Marijuana
http://www.amenclinics.com/brain-science/spect-image-gallery/spect-atlas/images-of-alcohol-and-drug-abuse/
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Cannabis• Hashish/Hashish Oil
• Concentrated, potent form of marijuana• Reddish-brown resin from cannabis plant• THC levels range from 3.5%-24%
• Salvia Divinorum– Effects are very-short lived– Psychedelic-like changes in visual perception,
mood & body changes, emotional mood swings, feelings of detachment, inability to interact.
– Impacts the brain like LSD• Synthetic THC
– 10X greater impact than THC on the brain…Faster & longer effects
– More Dangerous than marijuana• Dangerously elevates HR, BP cardiovascular system &
central nervous system• Examples: K2, Swerve, Spice
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DEPRESSANTSDefinition:
Drugs which depress, or slow down, the functions of the brain and central nervous system-“Downers”
EffectsDisorientation Slurred SpeechHeadacheNausea Vomiting DiarrheaBrain Damage Heart Disease Liver DiseaseDeath Cancer Unconsciousness
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DepressantsAlcohol
Beer, Wine, LiquorBenzodiazepines
Xanax, ValiumBarbiturates
Methaqualone, Luminal, SeconalDate Rape Drugs
Rohypnol, GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate)
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STIMULANTSDefinition
Drugs that speed up the brain and the body… “Uppers”
EffectsTemporary excess energy False sense of powerErratic behaviors Itchy SkinCompulsive tooth grinding NauseaInsomnia Nasal damageTooth decay Heat strokeLiver / Kidney damage Brain DamageHeart Failure Hallucinations
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StimulantsCocaine / CrackAmphetamines
Ritalin, Adderall, Khat Methamphetamines
Crystal MethMDMA (Methylene dioxy methamphetamine)
EcstasyNicotineTobaccoCaffeine
Soda, Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, ENERGY DRINKS
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http://www.justthinktwice.com/gotmeth/home.html
GOT
METH?
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HALLUCINOGENSDefinition
Psychadelic drugs, which causes the user to see, hear, and sense things that do not exist
EffectsAnxiety Nausea Chills / SweatingSense of Indestructibility DepressionElevated Body temperature ViolenceSpeech Difficulties FlashbacksMemory Loss Psychosis Amnesia
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HallucinogensLSD (Lysergic Acid
Diethylamide)Ketamine
Mescaline / PeyotePCP (Phencyclidine)
Psilocybin/Psilocyn MushroomsSalvia Divinorum
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DefinitionSubstances which are concentrated and inhaled to feel intoxicated.
EffectsHeadaches Nausea VomitingLimb Spasms Weak Muscles Nerve DamageBlood Disease Brain, Liver, Kidney DamageRed/Blistered Nose & MouthBladder & Bowel Control LossDeath by AsphyxiationSudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
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INHALANTSSolvents & Aerosols
Glue, Gasoline, Cleaning Solutions, Paint Thinner, Spray
PaintNitrates
Amyl, ButylNitrous Oxide
Propane Tanks, Whipped Cream Dispensers, Refrigerants
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NARCOTICS(AKA Opioids)
DefinitionDrugs that produce morphine-like effects. They block pain and produce euphoria.
EffectsConfusion Drowsiness ItchingNausea Vomiting InsomniaConstipation Blocked Pain MessagesSlowed Breathing Lower Rate ArthritisLose Consciousness Convulsions tremorsComa Risk of HIV & Hepatitis
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NARCOTICSHeroin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onUIjgxPFf4&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskq_zGVSZs
Morphine
Prescription Pain RelieversVicodin, Codeine, Percodan, Demerol, OxyContin
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ANABOLIC STEROIDSDefinition
Synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone used to enhance muscle repair, endurance, and strength.
EffectsPoor Concentration Aggression Acne/RashesHeadaches Nausea VomitingDiarrhea Bone Pain Muscle CrampsPoor Blood Clotting Heart Attacks Stunted GrowthLiver/Kidney Cancer Deformed Genitals**Makes females more masculine and males more
feminine **
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ADDITIONAL “HIGHS”“Cheese”
Black Tar Heroin + Tylenol PMPopular among Hispanic youth
Aimed at Middle School StudentsWhy…$$$$
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZ-JmtZmn0
“Strawberry Quick”Colored Meth that looks like the candy “Pop
Rocks”Used to lure and hook “customers”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhztZqdnIpE
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Herb Abrams- 42…CEO UWF…cocaine OD
Kerry VonErich- 33 / Mike VonErich- 23Pro Wrestlers…cocaine abuse / suicide
(Kerry)tranquilizer OD (Mike)
John Belushi- 33Comedian/Actor/Musician
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Bam Bam Bigelow- 45Cocaine + Temazepam OD
Kurt Cobain- 27Rock Vocalist, Nirvana…Heroin OD
+ Shotgun Wound to the Head
Kevin Dubross-52Rock Vocalist, Quiet Riot…Cocaine
OD
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Chris Farley- 33Comedian / Actor…Cocaine +
Morphine OD
Sigmund Freud- 83Neurologist…Cocaine use +
Morphine OD
Judy Garland- 47Actress…Barbiturate OD
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Phil Hartman- 49Actor…Murdered by wife after Alcohol
+ Cocaine Abuse
Jimi Hendrix- 27Musician…Alcohol + Barbiturate OD +
Vomit Inhalation
Russell Jones- 35Hip-Hop Musician…Accidental OD
Cocaine + Prescription Painkillers
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Heath Ledger- 28Actor…Accidental OD Prescription Meds, including Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and
Temazepam
Marilyn Monroe- 36Actress / Model…Barbiturate OD
Chris Penn- 40Actor…Heart Disease + Prescription Drugs
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River Pheonix- 23Actor…Heroin + Cocaine OD
Brad Renfro- 25Actor…Heroin + Morphine
Anna Nicole Smith- 39Model, Actress…Lethal Combination
Benzodiazepines + Chloral HydrateDaniel Smith- 20; cardiac dysrhythmia caused by combination of methadone,
Lexapro and Zoloft
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Elvis Presley- 42Musician…Health Problems due to
excessive Prescription Medication Use
Aaliyah- 22Vocal Artist…Plane crash…pilot tested
positive for Cocaine + Alcohol
Princess Diana- 36 Princess…Fatal Car Crash…Driver was
Intoxicated
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Chad “Pimp C” Lamont Butler-33Rap Artist-overdosed on promethazine and
codeine
Adam “Dj AM” Goldstein-36Celebrity DJ-ODed cocaine, Levamisole,
oxycodone, hydrocodone, Ativan, Klonapin and Xanax
Michael Jackson-50Musician-propofol, lorazepam and midazolam
Brittany Murphy-32Actress-pneumonia, with secondary factors of
iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication (hydrocodone, acetaminophen, L-methamphetamine and chlorpheniramine
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Websiteswww.abovetheinfluence.orgwww.TheAntiDrug.comhttp://www.teendrugprevention.org/http://www.teendrugabuse.us/index.htmlhttp://www.freevibe.com/http://www.pbs.org/wnet/closetohome/http://www.teen-drug-abuse.org/http://teens.drugabuse.gov/www.teencentral.nethttp://www.connectedyouth.org/resources/index.cfm?resource=health