Transcript DRUGS - Alvord Unified School District

DRUGS
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Any natural or man
made substance which
has a physiological or
psychological effect
on the body.
Some drugs can be
beneficial, such as
ones prescribed to
you by your doctor.
When the substance is controlled or
prohibited by the government. Example:
Cocaine
 If it is a prescription medication prescribed
to someone other than yourself. Example:
taking your friends Ritalin.
 If it is used for a reason other than what it
was intended for.
 You are not of age to use the drug. Examples:
alcohol and cigarettes.
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The last time statistics were taken in Riverside, it
was reported that 68% of pregnant teens in
Riverside got pregnant under the influence of
drugs and or alcohol!
 One in four teens have used marijuana in the past
30 days.
 Four out of five students have used alcohol by the
end of high school.
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Teens who drink underage or use drugs are up to 5
times more likely than their peers to drop out of
high school.
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It’s estimated that 1 in 20 Americans has an
alcohol dependency problem.
Alcohol is the most deadly drug available to
youth, and it is associated with all of the leading
causes of death among teenagers, including
traffic accidents, homicides and suicides, and
increases the risk of contracting STDs and having
unplanned pregnancies due to an altered state of
mind.
REALLY!!
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is
a disability that causes
mental disabilities, low
birth weight , stunted
growth, cleft palette,
facial abnormalities, and a
below average sized brain.
Physical characteristics
include: thin lips, flat
face, small eye opening,
pointed small chin and a
short nose.
 Fighting
 Stealing
 Using
illicit drugs
 Driving under the
influence
 Skipping school
 Feeling depressed
 Suicide
TOBACCO/ NICOTINE
Over 2,000 teens become regular smokers
everyday; 1/3 of them (approx. 665) of these
teens will die from tobacco-related illnesses.
 Chewing tobacco and snuff damage the lining
of the mouth and throat, this can causes
various kinds of cancers which can lead to
death.
 Nicotine is highly addictive; users experience
withdrawal when the level of nicotine in their
nervous system decreases and they may also
experience relapse to nicotine when their
recovery program is inadequate.
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Gum Disease
Tooth Decay
Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Every cigarette has
over 4,000 chemicals;
including 200 poisons.
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The most commonly used drug
illegal drug in the U.S.
Short-term effect include
increases heart rate, lowers
blood pressure, limits control of
movements and can cause
delusions and hallucinations.
Long-term effects include
impaired learning ability,
increased risk of cancer of the
lung and respiratory tract,
asthma, bronchitis and toxic
psychosis.
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If you're high on marijuana
you are more likely to do
things that could
embarrass or even hurt
you-such as driving under
the influence or engaging in
risky sexual behaviors.
For athletes, chemicals
found in marijuana have an
effect on timing,
coordination, and
movement-which can last
for several hours-that can
seriously hurt
performance.
DESIGNER DRUGS
AKA “CLUB DRUGS”
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Ecstasy/ MDMA
LSD
Methamphetamine
Ketamine
Rohypnol
GHB – (GammaHydroxybutyerate)
› can make victims pass out so
they cannot resist what is
being done to them.
› initially used as recreational
drugs at clubs and raves.
ECSTASY/ MDMA
Was first manufactured in Germany and was
originally supposed to be sold as a diet pill.
 MDMA is one of the most popular forms of ecstasy
tablets sold; commonly used in psychotherapy.
 Interferes with memory and learning and has been
shown to alter brain chemistry and structure.
 Increases heart rate and blood pressure and can
destroy the body’s ability to regulate temperature,
which can lead to a drastic increase in body
temperature that causes liver, kidney, and
cardiovascular system failure and death.
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METHAMPHETAMINE
Stimulant that increases
alertness and elation.
 Can be swallowed, smoked,
snorted, or injected.
 Side effects include:
increased heart rate and
blood pressure, decreased
appetite, anxiety, paranoia
violent behavior, and
strokes.
 Highly addictive
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Before & After
KETAMINE
AKA "Special K", "Ket", "Kettle-mine", "K", "Horse
Tranqulizer" or "Fantastic Ketamid."
 Is a fast acting general anesthetic which is used in
both humans and animals.
 It comes in the form of a liquid, a powder or a tablet.
 The powder resembles cocaine, it can be snorted,
mixed into drinks or smoked.
 It distorts balance, time judgment, and ability to
communicate. Effects lasting 4-6 hours. Fully
recovered in 48 hours.
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Ryohypnol
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AKA “Roofies,” “Rophies,"
“Roach," and “Rope."
Used as a sleeping agent.
Pill form that are ingested by
mouth, usually in a drink.
Effects lasting up to 8 hours.
Visual disturbance, drowsiness,
confusion, motion difficulty,
respiratory depression, and
amnesia.
GHB
AKA "liquid ecstasy," "soap,"
"easy lay," "vita-G," and "Georgia
home boy."
 It is used because it has a
calming and euphoric effect.
 A clear odorless liquid that has a
salty taste. It takes effect in
15 minutes and can last several
hours.
 It is put in a drink which will
mask the salty taste.
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Muscle rigidity
Depressed breathing
Extreme toxic
effects
Loss of body control
Tremors
Dependency
Birth defects
Amnesia
Brain damage
Designer drugs are illegal
substances that are created to
imitate the effects of other
drugs. They are often produced
by unskilled people who use
sloppy techniques, therefore,
some users have been known to
have extreme, fatal reactions
the first time they use.
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Simply possessing a controlled substance which is
considered a date rape drug is punishable with up to
three years in prison.
People convicted of rape using a date rape drug or
any other form of drug (including alcohol) may be
sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
In 1996 the Drug Induced Rape Prevention and
Punishment act was passed.
The law made it a felony to give a controlled
substance to anyone with the intent of committing a
sexual assault or any other crime.
COCAINE
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May be the most addictive drug of all.
Oldest known drug.
Actually used in coca-cola when it was
first distributed.
Ways of use are: chewing, snorting, main
lining, injecting and smoking.
Produces a general state of euphoria.
Slows, then increases heart rate, blood
pressure and breathing rate, constricts
blood vessels, dries mouth, dilates pupils
and exaggerates movements.
Can cause: birth defects, eating and
sleeping disorders, impaired sexual
performance, paranoia, hallucinations and
death.
HEROINE
AKA “horse,” “H,” “boy,” “stuff,” “smack,” “mud,”
“dope,” “tar,” “heron,” “china white,” and “lady.”
 Heroin can be, injected directly into the vein,
underneath the skin and or into the muscle, smoked
and snorted.
 Metabolizes into morphine and depresses central
nervous system, suppressing pain sensation and
decreasing feeling of anxiety.
 Extremely addictive.
 Affects gastro-intestinal and respiratory systems,
causing constipation and slow breathing.
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HOW TO CHECK FOR ADDICTION
OR DEPENDENCY
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Do you find it hard to cope without using?
Is your work or school performance affected
by your drug use?
Are you having problems with family and
friends?
Do you use a variety of drugs?
Do you need them to relieve feelings of
fatigue, depression or irritability?
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
Action (800) 282-5660 Crisis line for adults
and adolescents who have substance
abuse issues.
 Riverside County Department of Mental
Health Substance Abuse Program
(951) 955-2105, Drug abuse counseling
for individuals and families.
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