Addiction

Cycle of addictionTriggers:

internal/externalWarning signs: physical,

behavioral, psychological Addictive substances:

internet, pornography, sex, work, exercise, shopping, television, video games, getting in trouble, stealing, tattooing and piercing

The 4 D’s

Deep breathDrink waterDelayDo something else

Marijuana

Short Term Effects

Affects cells in the brainReduces reaction timeMemory Loss, reduced coordinationImpairs Judgment, decision making and problem

solvingIncreases heart rate (up to 160 beats per minute)Increases appetite, thirsty, sleepiness Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)Red eye, dry mouth and throat

Long Term Effects

Risk of mental problems: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia

May cause cancer (5 joints a day same as a pack of cigarettes)

Lung-chest colds/immune system (body can’t fight off infections)

Gate-way to other drugsLack of motivationLower sperm count or trouble ovulatingDecreased blood pressure, dizzyIllegal-if caught may have record

How is marijuana used?

Cigarette-jointBlunts- cigar wrappers filled with marijuana,

often combined with cocaineBong-water smokedIn FoodPipeBrewed in tea formOther?

Street Names

Aunt Mary, Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Kif, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Weed

METHAMPHETAMINE (METH) IS AN ADDICTIVE ST IMULANT THAT STRONGLY

ACTIVATES CERTAIN SYSTEMS IN THE BRAIN.

Methamphetamine

What goes into meth?

Some examples of chemicals used to make meth include:Ether - Benzene - Methanol - Methylene Chloride - Trichloroethylene - Toluene - Muriatic Acid - Sodium Hydroxide - Table Salt - Ammonia - Pseudoephedrine - Hydrochloric Acid - Drain Cleaner - Battery Acid - Lye - Lantern Fuel - Anti-Freeze - Anhydrous Ammonia - Red Phosphorous - Iodine - Reactive Metals

What does it look like?

Crystal-like powdered substance that sometimes comes in large rock-like chunks.

Meth is usually white or slightly yellow, depending on the purity.

What are the street names/slang terms?

Chalk, Crank, Croak, Crypto, Crystal, Fire, Glass, Meth, Tweek, White Cross, Speed

What are its short-term effects?

Violent behavior. Bell Rungwakefulness InsomniaDecreased appetiteIrritability/aggressionAnxietyConvulsions and heart attack

What are its long-term effects?

Methamphetamine is addictiveDevelop a toleranceSkin Lesions Risky SituationsDamage the heartLiver, kidney, lung damageDamage the brain causing strokes and death.

“I started using crystal meth when I was a senior in high school. Before my first semester of college was up, meth became such a big problem that I had to drop out. I looked like I had chicken pox, from hours of staring at myself in the mirror and picking at myself. I spent all my time either doing meth, or trying to get it.” —Anne Marie

Review

Alcohol: Alcohol as a drug that does not contain any nutrients for the body. Tobacco: contains nicotine, a chemical substance which is addictive when smoked or

chewed Depressants: a form of drug with effects in many ways similar to alcohol, such as

barbiturates and tranquilizers Heroin: a form of narcotic, a drug which initially produces euphoria then drowsiness,

nausea, and vomiting: codeine, morphine and opium Cocaine: a drug which stimulates the ventral nervous system Crack: a highly addictive form of cocaine which is smoked Inhalants: chemicals in the form of vapors which are inhaled, such as gasoline, glue,

aerosol, propellants Stimulants: drugs which cause increased heart and respiratory rates, such as

amphetamines, and methamphetamines Cannabis: a chemical in drugs such as marijuana and hashish, which impair short

term memory, concentration and coordination and alter the sense of time Anabolic Steroids: drugs related to the male sex hormone testosterone which are

used to accelerate physical development with severe physical and psychological side effects

Hallucinogens: a group of drugs which include LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and PCP, which produce hallucinations, visual and auditory sensations which aren’t real

Caffeine: a stimulant contained in coffee, chocolate, and certain soft drinks