Drugs Of AbuseDrugs Of AbuseCompiled by: Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS

Copyright © 2000, 2013

A Brief Look at Common Drugs and Their Effects

StimulantsStimulants

l Cocainel Crackl Amphetaminesl Methamphetaminesl Ritalinl Caffeinel Nicotine

l Speeds up CNSl Increases BP, HR,

breathingl Mood- hyper, anxious,

euphoricl Restlessness, loss of

appetite

DepressantsDepressants

l Alcoholl Benzodiazapines

• Valium

• Xanaxl Barbiturates

• Phenobarbital

• Seconal

l Slows CNS, HR, BP, breathing

l Drowsinessl Irritabilityl Reduces tension

NarcoticsNarcotics

l Heroinl Morphinel Codeinel OxyContin

• Oxycodone

• Percocet

• Percodan

• Tylox

l Slows CNS, breathingl Increase BPl Relieves painl Sedativel Euphorial Anxiety

HallucinogensHallucinogens

l PCPl LSDl Mescaline/ Peyotel Psilocybin/ Psilocyn-

Mushroomsl Amphetamine analogs

(MDMA)

l Imaginary sensationsl Flashbacksl Increased HR, BP,

temp., pulsel False sense of realityl Agitation and

aggression

CannabisCannabis

l THCl Marijuanal Hashish

l Distorts perceptions and sensations

l Increases HR, temp.l Impairs STMl Anxietyl Paranoial Balance and coordinationl Lung damagel Impaired judgementl Increased appetitel Mood and behavior changes

InhalantsInhalants

l Gases

• Nitrous Oxide

• Helium

• Whippets

l Nitrates

• Poppers

• Room deodorizers

l Aerosols

• Hairspray

• Spray paint

• Freon

l Solvents

• Glue

• Gasoline

• White Out

l Euphorial Confusionl Asphyxiationl Suffocationl Organ damagel Decreases appetitel Slows body functionsl Drowsinessl Delusionsl Aggression

Club/Designer DrugsClub/Designer Drugs

l Rohypnoll GHBl Ketamine

l Ecstacy (MDMA) (hallucinogen)

l Slows CNSl Sedativel Amnesial Loss of consciousnessl Muscle relaxationl Hallucinationsl Sensitivity to touch and

soundl X- increased HR, BP, euphoric

“love drug”, sweating and dehydration

SteroidsSteroids

l Anabolic & Cortico• Testosterone

• Nandrolone

• Oxymetholone

l Increase size and strengthl Acnel Hair lossl Increased muscle injuriesl Irritability, “roid” ragesl Cardiac and liver changesl Virilizationl Edemal Sex organ damage

The EndThe End

copyright 2000 Tiffany Couch, LMFT, LADC, CPS