How do drugs destroy lives?
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How do drugs destroy lives?How do drugs
destroy lives?
Brian Elias&
Haydee Sazo
Brian Elias&
Haydee Sazo
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I. What is a Drug II. Marijuana III. Crystal Meth IV. Cocaine V. number of deaths VI. Marijuana death chart
I. What is a Drug II. Marijuana III. Crystal Meth IV. Cocaine V. number of deaths VI. Marijuana death chart
What is a Drug?What is a Drug?
A drug is any chemical that produces a therapeutic or non-therapeutic effect in the body.
Chemicals, on the other hand, are a broad class of substances -- including drugs -- that may or may not produce noticeable effects in the body. Many chemicals (such as tin, lead, gold) have harmful effects on the body, especially in high doses.
A drug is any chemical that produces a therapeutic or non-therapeutic effect in the body.
Chemicals, on the other hand, are a broad class of substances -- including drugs -- that may or may not produce noticeable effects in the body. Many chemicals (such as tin, lead, gold) have harmful effects on the body, especially in high doses.
MarijuanaMarijuana
Someone who smokes marijuana regularly may have daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent chest colds.
Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to abnormal functioning of lung tissue injured or destroyed by marijuana smoke.
Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times greater than among tobacco smokers.
Someone who smokes marijuana regularly may have daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent chest colds.
Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to abnormal functioning of lung tissue injured or destroyed by marijuana smoke.
Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times greater than among tobacco smokers.
Crystal MethCrystal Meth Crystal's dangerous effects include an over stimulation of the body's adrenal glands, giving a temporary high
The crystal user will experience hyper activity and inability to properly sleep and laziness.
Crystal users may appear 'normal' for many years of use, but the hidden affects of methamphetamine are building up
Crystal's dangerous effects include an over stimulation of the body's adrenal glands, giving a temporary high
The crystal user will experience hyper activity and inability to properly sleep and laziness.
Crystal users may appear 'normal' for many years of use, but the hidden affects of methamphetamine are building up
CocaineCocaine Crack and cocaine users have died from overdose. High doses can raise the body's temperature, cause convulsions and respiratory arrest.
Perfectly fit, young people can have a fit or heart attack after taking too much coke.
People who use crack or coke regularly often develop serious problems with anxiety and paranoia. It's a known cause of panic attacks
Crack and cocaine users have died from overdose. High doses can raise the body's temperature, cause convulsions and respiratory arrest.
Perfectly fit, young people can have a fit or heart attack after taking too much coke.
People who use crack or coke regularly often develop serious problems with anxiety and paranoia. It's a known cause of panic attacks
Number of DeathsNumber of Deaths
Marijuana DeathsMarijuana Deaths
OpinionsOpinions
Brian: Doing drugs is no used!! Its not healthy, and it would hold you from being successful.
Haydee: Drugs are the number one thing I hate in the world! Its pointless!
Brian: Doing drugs is no used!! Its not healthy, and it would hold you from being successful.
Haydee: Drugs are the number one thing I hate in the world! Its pointless!