EFFECTS OF DRUGS

Description: comes from dried tops, leaves, stems and seeds of the marijuana plant

Eff ects: short term memory loss, concentration and ability to think clearly may be impaired. High feeling, almost euphoric, loss of interest in activities and increased appetite

CANNABIS (MARIJUANA, POT, GRASS, WEED)

Description: depressant that slows the Central Nervous System

Eff ects: relaxed, less inhibited, slow reflexes. It can cause cirrhosis of the liver with prolonged use. Mood swings/change. Decreased sperm production in men

ALCOHOL

Description: substances manufactured by chemical industry (gas, glue etc)

Eff ects: feeling of euphoria, loss of coordination, lead poisoning and death

SOLVENTS AND AEROSOLS (GLUE, GAS)

Description: pills, powder, liquid, addictive stimulantEff ects: decreased appetite, increased physical

activity, damage to blood vessels in the brain, strokes, irregular heart beat, respiratory problems, death

METHAMPHETAMINE (SPEED, METH)

Description: powerful stimulant of the Central Nervous System

Eff ects: breathing and blood pressure increase, enlarged pupils, damage to nose tissue

COCAINE (COKE, SNOW, BLOW, ICE, ROCK)

Description: makes a person less able to resist any form of assault, sedative

Eff ects: loss of memory, impaired judgement periods of blackouts, seizures. May be fatal if mixed with other drugs, respiratory shut-down

ROHYPNOL (ROOFIES)

Description: makes a person less able to resist sexual assault. Looks and smells like water, also available as a white powder.

Eff ects: dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures, depressed breathing, coma, vomiting while sleeping, death

G.H.B(GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC)

Description: painkliller used by vets. Liquid, white powder or pill form

Eff ects: temporary hallucinations, amnesia, less inhibitions, flashbacks, decreased oxygen to brain an muscles, unconsciousness, death may occur.

KETAMINE (SPECIAL K, KIT KAT)

Description: combination of hallucinogen and stimulant. Tablet or gelatin capsule form

Eff ects: excited feeling, less inhibitions, euphoria, overeating, dehydration, cardiovascular or kidney failure, paralysis, brain damage

ECSTASY( E, LOVE DRUG, X)

Description: commonly used for ADHD. Now used as illegal drug, tablet form (crushed to snort)

Eff ects: strong stimulant when snorted, similar to speed or cocaine. Nervousness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, digestive problems, dependence, depression upon withdrawal.

RITALIN (RIT, VITAMIN R)