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The Truth About Drugs
AndAlcohol
WHAT ARE DRUGS?Habit forming stimulant or narcotic substance
(such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, or a derivative of cocoa or poppy) which provides a state of
arousal, contentment, or euphoria.
Illegal (Controlled) Drugs
Marijuan
a
Methamphetam
ine
Cocaine
Narcotic
sSteroidsInhalants
MarijuanaMyth: “Marijuana doesn’t
hurt you.” “Marijuana is good for you.”
Truth: Marijuana effects your brain, lungs, heart, immune system, and personality
COCAINE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE
HIGH POTENTIAL OF DYING
INCREASE IN HEART RATE AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Methamphetamine - “Ice”
High Potential for Violence, Addiction, & Death
2-3 Months Addiction Time
Losing One’s Mind & Will
Effects: Feeling Light-Headed, Light-Sensitive, Sores, Nose Bleeds, Organ Damage, Bone
Marrow, Increasing Dysfunction, Withdrawal, Addiction, Overdose, and
Death
Inhalants
NARCOTI
CS
EFFECTS: Sleepy, Pinpoint Pupils, Cold Skin, Warm BodyWITHDRAWAL: Cramps,
Tremors, Nausea, Sweating, Runny Nose,
Watery Eyes
OVERDOSE: Convulsions, Coma, Death
Effects: Building Muscle Mass - getting bigger, stronger, faster. Puffy Face, Acne, Jaundice, Excessive Rage, Organ Damage
Excess Use Causes Too Many Changes, Too Fast For The Body to Handle
WHAT IS TOBACCO?An agricultural product derived from the leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for
smoking or ingestion.
YES! THE NICOTINE IN TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS A DEADLY DRUG.
IS TOBACCO A DRUG?
SCARY,BUT TRUE FACTS ABOUT TOBACCO
SMOKELESS TOBACCO POSSIBLE EFFECTS
Lung Cancer Emphysema Stroke Chronic airway
obstruction Bronchitis Stomach, Kidney,
Larynx, Bladder, Uterus Cancer
Gum Disease Bone Loss Leukoplakia Tooth Decay Oral Cancer
SMOKING POSSIBLE EFFECTS
TOBACCO CONTAINS NICOTINE
What exactly is nicotine?
Nicotine
It is actually the nicotine in tobacco that is addictive. Each cigarette contains about 10 milligrams of nicotine.
Imagine how much harmful substances you are putting in your body!
Think, before you start to use! NICOTINE IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE! Once you start, it is VERY hard to stop!
RESULTS OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO
SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS
DANGER!!!!
CIGARETTE SMOKING
Tobacco
• Emphysema • Cancer, Heart Attacks• Smokers’ Face/Breath/Teeth• No Safe Way To Use
TOBACCO
KILLS OVER 430,000 EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN ALL
OTHER DRUGS COMBINED
DON’T START USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS
BE SMART! TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY!
ALCOHOL IS CLASSIFIED AS A DEPRESSANT
ALCOHOL
DEPRESSANT?Depressants are psychoactive drugs that are used to stop or
diminish activities of a certain part of the brain.
WHAT?
Alcohol Short Term EffectsWhat are its short-term effects? From :http://www.drugfree.org/portal/drug_guide/alcoholWhen a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues. The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors, including a person's size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed. The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations. Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness; the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.
What are its long-term effects? Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.
Long-term effects of consuming large quantities of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver. In addition, mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer from mental retardation and other irreversible
physical abnormalities. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming an alcoholic.
ALCOHOLLONG TERM EFFECTS
http://www.drugfree.org/portal/drug_guide/alcohol
AlcoholExcessive Drinking can Cause Problems with...
Work, Family, Friends, Society,
and Self
Alcohol Trouble
•Health Risk• Accidents
• Drinking & Driving• Violence
• Underage Drinking