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Drugs Of AbuseDrugs Of AbuseCompiled by: Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS
Copyright © 2000, 2013
A Brief Look at Common Drugs and Their Effects
StimulantsStimulants
l Cocainel Crackl Amphetaminesl Methamphetaminesl Ritalinl Caffeinel Nicotine
l Speeds up CNSl Increases BP, HR,
breathingl Mood- hyper, anxious,
euphoricl Restlessness, loss of
appetite
DepressantsDepressants
l Alcoholl Benzodiazapines
• Valium
• Xanaxl Barbiturates
• Phenobarbital
• Seconal
l Slows CNS, HR, BP, breathing
l Drowsinessl Irritabilityl Reduces tension
NarcoticsNarcotics
l Heroinl Morphinel Codeinel OxyContin
• Oxycodone
• Percocet
• Percodan
• Tylox
l Slows CNS, breathingl Increase BPl Relieves painl Sedativel Euphorial Anxiety
HallucinogensHallucinogens
l PCPl LSDl Mescaline/ Peyotel Psilocybin/ Psilocyn-
Mushroomsl Amphetamine analogs
(MDMA)
l Imaginary sensationsl Flashbacksl Increased HR, BP,
temp., pulsel False sense of realityl Agitation and
aggression
CannabisCannabis
l THCl Marijuanal Hashish
l Distorts perceptions and sensations
l Increases HR, temp.l Impairs STMl Anxietyl Paranoial Balance and coordinationl Lung damagel Impaired judgementl Increased appetitel Mood and behavior changes
InhalantsInhalants
l Gases
• Nitrous Oxide
• Helium
• Whippets
l Nitrates
• Poppers
• Room deodorizers
l Aerosols
• Hairspray
• Spray paint
• Freon
l Solvents
• Glue
• Gasoline
• White Out
l Euphorial Confusionl Asphyxiationl Suffocationl Organ damagel Decreases appetitel Slows body functionsl Drowsinessl Delusionsl Aggression
Club/Designer DrugsClub/Designer Drugs
l Rohypnoll GHBl Ketamine
l Ecstacy (MDMA) (hallucinogen)
l Slows CNSl Sedativel Amnesial Loss of consciousnessl Muscle relaxationl Hallucinationsl Sensitivity to touch and
soundl X- increased HR, BP, euphoric
“love drug”, sweating and dehydration
SteroidsSteroids
l Anabolic & Cortico• Testosterone
• Nandrolone
• Oxymetholone
l Increase size and strengthl Acnel Hair lossl Increased muscle injuriesl Irritability, “roid” ragesl Cardiac and liver changesl Virilizationl Edemal Sex organ damage
The EndThe End
copyright 2000 Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS
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