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Types and Effects of Drugs:
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Hallucinogens
Health effects include:Sense of distance and
estrangementMood disorders Dilated pupilsElevated body
temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
Loss of appetiteSleeplessnessTremorsHeart and lung failure
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Stimulants
Health effects include: Increased blood pressure,
heart and respiratory ratesDilated pupilsDecreased appetiteSweating and high feverTremorsLoss of coordinationPhysical collapseStrokeHeart failure
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Depressants
Health effects include:Calmness and relaxed
musclesSlurred speechStaggering gaitAltered perceptionRespiratory depressionComaDeath
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Marijuana
Health effects include: Increased heart rate Bloodshot eyes Dry mouth and throat Increased appetite Short-term memory loss Reduced concentration
and coordination Paranoia Psychosis
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Cocaine
Health effects include:Dilated pupilsElevated blood pressure,
heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature
Stuffy or runny noseUlcerated mucous
membranes of the noseCardiac arrestRespiratory failure
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Inhalants
Health effects include:Short-term memory lossLoss of smellNauseaVomitingFatigueBrain damageConvulsionsComaCardiac arrestNervous system damageDeath
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Over-the-Counter Drugs
Although these products seem harmless, they should be treated and taken with caution. Large doses of over-the-counter drugs can be toxic.
These drugs include pain relievers, cold and allergy medications, cough products, antacids, and performance enhancement products.
Side effects may include: Dizziness, Nausea, Anxiety Fatigue, Drowsiness,
Insomnia Mental confusion Loss of coordination Irregular heartbeat Blurred or impaired vision Liver damage Gastrointestinal irritation Mood swings Stroke, heart attacks,
death
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Club Drugs Are:
A group of dangerous drugs used by teens and young adults at many dance clubs and all-night dance parties known as raves.
Extremely dangerous because there is no way to know:The composition of the drug.The quantity of each ingredient of the drug.
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Why People May Use Club Drugs
Try to escape.
See what it’s like.
Feel like part of a crowd.
Commit rape or other crimes.
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Rohypnol – aka Date Rape Drug
Health effects include: Drowsiness Confusion Dizziness and headache Impaired judgment Difficulty speaking and
walking Amnesia and/or loss of
consciousness Coma Death
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GHB – aka G, Liquid X, Liquid E
Health effects include:DrowsinessConfusionTremorsDizzinessNausea and vomitingBreathing problemsAmnesia and/or loss of
consciousnessSeizuresComa
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Ketamine
Health effects include:Dream-like statesHallucinationsDeliriumAmnesia Impaired motor functionHigh blood pressureNumbnessVomitingFatal respiratory
problems“K-hole”
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Club Drugs Can
Harm your health.
Get you in trouble with the law.
Lead to dependence.
Threaten your future.
