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LOOK-A-LIKE DRUGS
MR. GARDNER
HEALTH
LOOK-A-LIKE DRUGS
DEFINITIONLegal substances made to look like illegal
substances
Example“legal speed” – caffeine is stuffed inside
green capsules Looks and acts like an illegal drug
DESIGNER DRUGS
Definition- Re-formulate the structure of illegal substances & it now is legal
LSD Ecstasy (MDMA) GHBO-----H O-----H O----------H N N NAu-----He ?-------He ?--------He
There will be added side effects due to new element (nosebleed, vomiting, internal bleeding, & death)
VOLATILE CHEMICALS-INHALANTS- TYPES
NOSPAINT FUMESCOMPUTER CLEANERETHERCHLOROFORMGLUESFELT-TIP MARKERS
VOLATILE CHEMICALS-INHALANTS- Used as a substitute for drugs Cheap; easy to obtain Never meant to put into the body Abusers tend to be young (10-14) HYDROCARBONS
The problem causer
VOLATILE CHEMICALS-INHALANTS- EFFECTS – 2 stages
1st stage – “The high” – (intoxication) Light headed Dizziness Ringing in the ears Slow moving
VOLATILE CHEMICALS-INHALANTS- Effects cont.
2nd stage – permanent damage Loss of concentration Damage to:
Kidneys Heart Liver Muscles (weakness) Nervous system
Unconscious – possible suffocation
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