Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol• Poison• Types of alcohol– Beer -- 6%– Wine -- 12%– Liquor -- Proof

• What type of drug is Alcohol?– Mood Altering Depressant.

• Why do people start– Advertising (Both Actual and Product Placement).– To fit in.

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• Immediate effects– Reflexes

• BAC .08• Factors influencing intoxication– Size– Food

• Rate of Elimination• Hangover

Drugs

• Dangers of drugs– Overdose– Addiction– Body Destruction

• Marijuana (Weed)– Addictive properties• Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)• Strength• Mind altering

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• Stimulants– Very additive– Brings heart rate up to dangerous levels

• Examples of Stimulants– Cocaine– Meth– Ecstasy

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• Narcotics– Codeine– Morphine– Heroin

• Hallucinogens– Mushrooms– Toad juice– LSD

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• Inhalants– Glue– CO2– Paint

• Prescription drugs– Taking drugs not for their purpose