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