THE TRUTH

ABOUT

DRUGS

http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/videos

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

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/

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

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

DepressantsAlcohol

Beer, Wine, LiquorBenzodiazepines

Xanax, ValiumBarbiturates

Methaqualone, Luminal, SeconalDate Rape Drugs

Rohypnol, GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate)

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

StimulantsCocaine / CrackAmphetamines

Ritalin, Adderall, Khat Methamphetamines

Crystal MethMDMA (Methylene dioxy methamphetamine)

EcstasyNicotineTobaccoCaffeine

Soda, Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, ENERGY DRINKS

http://www.justthinktwice.com/gotmeth/home.html

GOT

METH?

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

HallucinogensLSD (Lysergic Acid

Diethylamide)Ketamine

Mescaline / PeyotePCP (Phencyclidine)

Psilocybin/Psilocyn MushroomsSalvia Divinorum

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

INHALANTSSolvents & Aerosols

Glue, Gasoline, Cleaning Solutions, Paint Thinner, Spray

PaintNitrates

Amyl, ButylNitrous Oxide

Propane Tanks, Whipped Cream Dispensers, Refrigerants

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

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

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 **

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

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

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

Chris Farley- 33Comedian / Actor…Cocaine +

Morphine OD

Sigmund Freud- 83Neurologist…Cocaine use +

Morphine OD

Judy Garland- 47Actress…Barbiturate OD

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

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

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

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

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

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