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Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Amphetamines Insomnia Hallucination Racing Heart
Cocaine/Crack Infection Stop Breathing Chest pain
Ecstasy Vomiting Depression Heart Palpitations
GHB Vomiting Breathing Problems Deep Sleep
Heroin Vomiting Diarrhea InfectionsInhalants Nosebleeds Loss of hearing Loss of smellKetamine Hallucinations Vomiting Numbness of bodyLSD Hearing things Panic attacks Coma
Marijuana
• Change in emotions
• Red eyes
• Trouble breathing
Rohypnol
• Memory loss
• Drowsiness
• Upset stomach
For More Information Kids Health website from the health experts at Nemours Foundation. URL:
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National Institute on Drug Abuse Home Page [Resource on World Wide Web]. URL: http://www.drugabuse.gov
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Page [Resource on World Wide Web]. URL: http://www.health.org
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Page [Resource on World Wide Web]. URL: http://www.ncadd.org
United States Department of Justice Home Page [Resource on World Wide Web]. URL: http://www.usdoj.gov
In Case of a Poisoning Emergency: 1-800-222-1222
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Substance Abuse Education Page URL: http://www.usip.edu/pharmacy/earl/substance_abuse_drugs/index_files/frame.htm
Email: [email protected] 2005
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Amphetamines
Headache Hallucination
Heart Palpitations
Notes
AMPHETAMINES/ECSTASY Mood elevator Relaxed, euphoric state Tablet
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Ecstasy
Vomiting Depression
Heart Palpitations
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Cocaine/Crack
Infection Stop Breathing Heart Attacks
Notes
COCAINE Addictive stimulant affecting the brain From coca leaves Powder form 2 forms, hydrochloride salt used as an injection &
free base is smoked because it is a powder form. Can lead to hypertension and endocartitis Medical use for anesthetic for certain surgeries
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
GHB
Vomiting Breathing Problems
Deep Sleep
Notes
GHB Central nervous system depressant Sedative-hypnotic was originally developed
as a sleep aid. Euphoric effect Relax effect Tablet form
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Heroin
Vomiting Diarrhea Infections
Notes
HEROIN Addictive opiate Morphine related and comes from poppy
seed Injected/sniffed/snorted Infectious disease because of IV uses Decrease in respiration
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Inhalants
Nosebleeds Loss of hearing
Loss of smell
Notes
VOLATILE INHALANTS Mind altering effects because of fumes,
vapors, and gasses. Induces a psychoactive effect Volatile solvents/aerosols/gasses/nitrites Blurred vision Coma Medical use as a mild anesthetic for dental
procedures
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Ketamine
Hallucinations Vomiting
Numbness of body
Notes
KETAMINE Anesthetic used on animals and humans Liquid form because used in IV and IM form Can be in tablet form but needs to evaporate May lose motor control Can be psychologically addictive Medically used as for pediatric burn cases
and dentistry
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
LSD
Hearing things Panic attacks
Coma
Notes
LSD Hallucinogenic drug Blotting paper Found in seeds of morning glory plants 4 phases- onset, plateau, peak, comeback Can have medical uses as an aid in
psychotherapy
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Marijuana
Change in emotions red eyes
Lungs affected
Notes
MARIJUANA From hemp plant Hallucinogenic Used in a cigarette, smoked Effects brain, lungs Can have medical use as for AIDS patients
for pain and nausea
Harmful Effects of Substance Abuse Drugs
Rohypnol
Memory loss Drowsiness
Upset stomach
Notes
ROHYPNOL Date-Rape drug Confusion Anterograde amnesia (is a loss or disturbance of memory for events
that occur after a trauma, disease, or traumatic emotional event that caused the memory disturbance.)
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