Illegal Drugs

•Alcohol is the drug of choice among teens. Over 80% of 12th graders have used Alcohol

•Tobacco is the second highest among teens. More than 64% of senior smoke.

•Marijuana ranks 3rd

Facts about Drug Abuse

According to the NIDA & NIAAA,

During 1992 the total economic cost on

Drugs was

$245.7 billion 97.7 billion was due

to drug abuse

Drugs and their effects

StimulantsStimulants...speed up your CNS, causing sleeplessness, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, sweating.

example

Cocaine, Crack, Ice, Amphetamines

Addictions can develop after first use. Death can result from overdose.

Drugs and their effects

DepressantsDepressants...Slow down the CNS, used to relax muscle, relieve tension and worry

example

Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Valium, Alcohol

can result in physiological and psychological dependence over time.

Drugs and their effects

NarcoticsNarcotics...cause drowsiness, decreased alertness, confusion, stupor, nausea and possibly death. Medically they are used to relieve pain and suffering.

Examples

Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Opium, Methadone

Addictions develop over a period of continued use.

Drugs and their effectsDrugs and their effects

HallucinogensHallucinogens...they alter mood, thought and senses.

ExamplesPCP, LSD,Mushrooms

Known to be the most dangerous of drugs because of their effects on individuals. Flashbacks are common years after use, some even end up in mental institutions.

Drugs and their effects

MarijuanaMarijuana...it has the characteristics of a hallucinogen, stimulant and a depressant.

THC is the chemical responsible for the effects it gives.

It is stored in the fatty tissues of the body which acts as a poison. It prevents the proper development of cell growth in areas of the body.

The amount of Tar in one joint is equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes

MarijuanaMarijuana...it has the characteristics of a hallucinogen, stimulant and a depressant.

THC is the chemical responsible for the effects it gives.

It is stored in the fatty tissues of the body which acts as a poison. It prevents the proper development of cell growth in areas of the body.

The amount of Tar in one joint is equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes

Drugs and their effects

InhalantsInhalants...substances with fumes which are inhaled to give a hallucinogenic effect.

They depress the CNS and produce the same effects as alcohol.

Usually they sniff glue, gasoline, paints, aerosols.

Death can result from overuse.

Drugs and their effectsSteroidsSteroids...they are copycats of the male

hormone, testosterone. Can be used to help patients recuperate from

illness and muscle damage. Illegally they are used to enhance an athletes

Side effects Heart disease, liver damage, stroke, high

blood pressure, acne, baldness, decreased size of sex organs, etc...

20% of males and females have used steroids before

About 16% of people use steroids for appearance

5% of people use steroids to make them aggressive and jacked up

Anarar Anadrol Deca-Durabolion Bolasterone Dianadol Human Chronic

Gonadoptropin Equipoise Finaject

Maxibolin Parabolan Primabolin Testosterone

Cypionate Winstol V Winstrol

Roids, Sauce, juice Anabolic steroids Roidal User of Steroids Roid Rage Steroid induced violence Cycle Time on Steroids Stacking Using multiple steroids Joy Rider User for appearance Cut Clearly defined muscles

Puffy face Severe acne

Increased weight gain over short period of time Mood swing with aggressiveness

Spotted dark skin Profuse sweating

Yellowing of skin/eyes

Addiction to Drugs

The dependence on the drug to function in everyday life.

Physiological Dependence…body has become accustomed to a drug and needs the chemicals to function.

Psychological Dependence…the person depends on the feeling received by the drug

Stages of Addiction

1. First use/occasional use…social setting, first time, stress relief

2. Occasional Trouble with drug…mood swings, greater tolerance then others

3. Regular use of drug…tolerance increases, tries to control but cant, denies problem

4. Multiple drug use… combine or switch drug for stronger effect

5. Increasing Dependency…needs drug to function, drug does not have same effect, lose interest in things.

6. Total Dependency… Suffers from major loss, ROCK BOTTOM

Stages of Recovery

Decide to get help Asks for help Gets medical evaluation Detoxification Learns about the disease Physical health improves Appearance improve Mental health improves

Gains emotional control Rebuilds or makes

healthy relationships Sets & achieves new

goals Rebuilds self esteem Stays drug-free Helps others with

addiction Takes responsibility for

self Continues recovery for

life

Where to get help

Parent, teacher, counselor, peer counselors, hotlines

Support groups…AA Alcohol & Drug treatment centers… Detox

units, inpatient treatment centers, outpatient treatment centers, continuing programs, halfway houses