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reeriAGe drug abusc 19A WIP6&PPCAP PPOBtEf*It affects kids •from one end of tine country totne otker. And, without a doubt —PIUI6 ABUSE ISAH EQUAL OPPORTUNITYpesTp-oyep-/

It has the power to ruinthe life of any teenager,

whether he or she is:

• black, white, Hispanic,

Asian or Indian

• from city or country

• rich or poor

• a good student or apoor one

• an athlete or a fan

• a class officer or a

class clown

• well-groomed or sloppy

• shy or outgoing

• 13 or 19.

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OTH6P6 CAN OCT HURT, TOO- especially family andfriends, who care aboutthe teenager's health andhappiness.

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TEEHS ABUSE PMJ66FOP- MAHY KASOHSOften, their reasons are exxuuzes to maketkm think that drug abuse & okay. Poany of these sound familiar?

WHILE THE TEEH Y6AP6 HAYBPJH6 PROBLEMS AHP PPE6SUPE6,drugs aren't the answer. There are plenty of

ways to handle problems successfully - andto have fun - without using drugs.

Learn more . . .

0MJ6 ABOSeP6 TAKE

Some aren't a\A/are of the risks. Others believethat bad things only happen to other people.

The truth i£> that abusing drugs can:

PAMAG6 HEA1THAny drug that's abused can damage physicaland mental health - and possibly cause death.Abusing certain drugs can also cause:• TOLERANCE - more and more of the drug isneeded to produce the same effects.

• DEPENDENCE - the abuser needs the drug tofunction normally.

THMAT6H SAFETYFor example:• A drug abuser behind the wheel of a car putseveryone on the road at risk.

• A drug abuser whose mood becomes violentcan turn on anyone.

imetf€#& with pepfopMAMeeCertain drugs affect concentration, memory,attitude and other skills needed in the classroom,on the athletic field, and on the job.

HURT peiATloNSHIPSDrug abuse can create a wallbetween the abuser and his orher family and friends. Imagine

a life in which drugs are moreimportant than the people you

love.

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can short-circuit growth. It's a powerful, mind-altering drug that can interfere With an adolescent'sphysical, mental and emotional development.

SOM& BASICFACTS:

• Marijuana comesfrom the Cannabis

sativa plant, whichcontains over 400chemicals. (Hashish

comes from thisplant, too.)

• THC (delta-9-tetra-hydrocannabinol) is

the chemical that

causes the "high"and many of theharmful effects. Theamount of THC inmarijuana varies.

• It takes about 1

month for the THC inone marijuana ciga-rette to leave the

body.

sone SPECIALHA2AP0S:

Research shows thatmarijuana may:

• IMPAIR BRAINACTIVITIES, including

short-term memory,judgment, learning

ability, coordination,

and the ability tofollow moving objects

• DECREASE A MALESEX HORMONEcalled testosterone,

and reduce spermproduction

• INTERFERE WITHTHE MENSTRUALCYCLE and causebirth defects in

babies of mothers

using the drug

• HARM THE HEARTLUNGS AND IM-MUNE SYSTEM (thebody's defense

against disease)

• CAUSEDEPENDENCEand tolerance.

HAtUJClH06Efl&can cause some ^unreal" reactions,.finis group of drugs affects 3 person'sthinking, soreness and senses.

ursolic acippiernyuAMipe("ISP," "acid")

is manufactured from

a fungus. The drug'seffects are very un-

predictable and mayinclude:

• rapid mood swings

• hallucinations anddistortion of senses(seeing sounds andhearing colors)

• panic, suspicious-

ness, anxiety, feel-

ings of helplessness

and a loss of control

• flashbacks (experi-

encing the drug's ef-

fects without taking

it again)

• quick developmentof tolerance.

OTHER HALUJCJNOGefJSinclude: mescaline, MDA, DMT, STPand psilocybin.

PHencycupiMeO'PCR" "angel dust")

is an animal tran-quilizer. Legally, it's

classified as a depres-

sant. Like LSD, this

drug's effects are un-

predictable. Effects

may include:

• a feeling of detach-

ment

• irrational fear, anxie-

ty, hallucinations andhostility

• confusion and lossof coordination

• flashbacks

• violent behavior

• convulsions, comaand death

• quick development

of tolerance.

STifftULAfJTSspeed up the nervous £>y£>fem.They're BometWrnes called uupper£>."

COCAINE("coke," "snow," "flake") maybe inhaled, smoked, injected or

swallowed. Possible effects:

• short-lived pleasure, then

depression and an intensecraving for more cocaine

• dramatic changes in bloodpressure, breathing and

heart rates, which maycause sudden death

• irritability, irrational fears andhallucinations

• tolerance and dependence.

"CPACF-"or «poCK"

s an extremely

addictive form

of cocaine that's

already been pro-cessed for smok-ng. It's sold in

the form of pellet-

sized chips called

"rocks" and intablet form- both aresmoked.

AMPHetAMlNEd("speed," "bennies," "peppills," "crank," "crystal") maycause:

• increased heart rate,

breathing and blood pressure

• loss of appetite

• restlessness and anxiety

• hallucinations, irrational

thoughts and fears, whenlarge doses are taken overa long period of time

• dependence and tolerance.

TWO OTH6P-STIMULANTS:

• CAFFEINE - found in coffee,tea and some colas; aggra-vates ulcers and causesnervousness when used toexcess

• NICOTINE - found in tobac-co; smoking can cause lungcancer and heart disease;smokeless tobacco may in-crease the risk of oral

cancer and dental problems.

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£>\o\*J down the nervous £y£+em.They're sometimes called ^downers."

ALCOHOLis the intoxicating ingredient in

beer, wine and liquor. It's the

most widely abused drug in

the U.S.

BAP8ltUPATE5("barbs," "goofballs" "red

devils," "yellow jackets") maybe used to treat epilepsy.

They're the drugs most oftenlinked to suicide and acciden-tal poisoning.

SOfie HA2APP5OF pePP£5SAMTS

Depressants may cause:

• HIGHWAY ANDHOUSEHOLD ACCIDENTSdue to loss of coordination,slowed reflexes and impairedjudgment

• DEPENDENCE ANDTOLERANCE with possibleseizures during withdrawal

TPAN4UIL42EP6(such as the brand name pro-ducts, Valium, Librium andEquanil) may be prescribedto relieve anxiety and relaxmuscles. Like other depres-

sants, they're very dangerouswhen used with alcohol.

METHAQUALOtJ£("soapers," "quads," "ludes")

was widely used to treat in-somnia and anxiety until itearned a reputation for beingone of the most commonlyabused drugs.

UNCONSCIOUSNESS ANDDEATH from overdose ormixing with alcohol.

OTHeft- PfWGSTHAT A« ABU&epMARCOTICS

(also called "opiates")

include opium, morphine, co-

deine, heroin, methadone andmeperidine. Some narcoticsare used to relieve pain. Butnarcotics can be very danger-ous if abused. Possible effects:

• restlessness, nausea,

vomiting, slowed breathing,

and death

• tolerance and dependence

• withdrawal symptoms (diar-rhea, stomach cramps,chills, sweating and nausea)when the abuser stops usingthe drug.

INHALANTS(also called ''deliriants")

produce mind-altering vapors.

• SOLVENTS, such as glue,paint and gasoline, cancause sudden death orserious damage to the nerv-ous system, brain, bone mar-row, liver and kidneys.

• AEROSOLS, such as spraypaints, cookware-coating

sprays, and hair sprays, cancause suffocation.

• NITRITES, such as amylnitrite and butyl nitrite, cancause suffocation if a largeamount is suddenly inhaled.

(such as MPTR MDMA and PCE) are syntheticspinoffs of existing drugs. These "new" drugscan be extremely potent - and deadly.

HOWrett

hasuse

Certain signs may indicatea drug abuse problem.

WHAT TO LOOK FOP-:• sudden, unexplained changes inmood and behavior

• loss of interest in regular

activities, such as hobbies andsports

• significant drop in grades

• withdrawal from family

• sudden sloppiness in appearance

• overreaction to criticism

• sudden weight loss

• unusual secretiveness

• decreased energy and drive

• slurred speech, unclear thinking,

poor short-term memory.

Of course, these signsmay indicate a problemother than drug abuse.

But, r\o matter what theproblem, the person mayneejd your help.

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HOW C4M* I HetPa friend who's abusing 6ru$£>

There's plenty that you can do!for example, you can:

SHAP6 WHAT YOU Kfk>WYour friend may not have accu-rate information about drugs andthe consequences of drug abuse.

Be A GOOP UST&Hep-Let your friend express feelings

and tell you about problems.Explain how you handle similarsituations.

URG6 YOUP- FPJCHPTO G6T H6U>!Encourage your friend to discussproblems with his or her parent.See p. 14 for a list of other peo-ple and places that can help.

set a goop e>cAMPteThough you may not realize it,younger kids look to older kidsfor guidance. If you use drugs to

cope with problems, to make youfeel like part of the group, etc..

they may too.

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Consider joining a peer counseling group — it's 3 greatvs/ay to help young people with a variety ot problems.

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rietp youpaeiF, roofMere'^ how--

SAY "NO/" TO PR4J6STrue, it's hard to resist

pressure from friends, but

you can do it.

• JUST SAY "NO." Youdon't need to give ex-cuses, but you may wantto share what you knowabout drug abuse.

• AVOID CERTAINSITUATIONS, such as anyparties or other places

where you know there wibe drugs.

• FIND FRIENDS who don'tabuse drugs. There arelots of kids, like you, whodon't want anything to dowith drug abuse!

FIHP PMJG-FPee FUNIf you're bored, take on anew challenge:• BE A VOLUNTEER at a

hospital, nursing home,animal shelter, etc.

• LEARN A CRAFT, such aswoodworking, macrame orkite making.

• DO YOUR BODY A FAVORthrough regular exercise,

such as biking, hiking, ordance.

• TRY SOMETHING NEW,such as photography, car-

tooning, acting, or a part-

time job.

Activities like tr*ese can Kelp relieve stress, too.

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If you or someone you know has a drug problem,

©er hup how;In addition to family

3nd friends, there areother sources of helpyou can turn to.

SUPPORT GROUPS,such as Alcoholics Anonymousand Narcotics Anonymous canhelp people who have drugproblems.

PUBLIC HEALTHAG£HCIESand social service agenciescan give advice, make refer-rals, etc.

PPUG TMATMEHTcetrepsand clinics specialize intreating people with drug

problems.

SCHOOL PEPSONHELsuch as guidance counselors,teachers and coaches areavailable for advice andinformation.

MEHTAL HEALTHCEHTEPS/ASSOC1ATIOHScan provide information, counselingand referrals to help people whoabuse drugs.

HOSPITALScan treat drug-related emergencies,and they may offer help on an in- oroutpatient basis.

HOTLINES,such as the National Institute ofDrug Abuse Hotline (1-800-662-HELP),and the National Cocaine Hotline(1-800-COCAINE), can help troubledcallers.

OTHEPS,including physicians, psychiatrists,

psychologists, clergy, and alcoholismand drug abuse counselors, can be ofgreat help.

CHeci*- TH£ PHOHe BOOK-under *Vru$ Abuse" or"Alcohol" for a list of helpful

organizations in your area.

TeCflS AfP PMI6SA*£ A &APeoj^siMATioM

You can 3void the problem of drugabuse and help others to do the same.

J KflOW THe FACTS about drugs -and share the facts with friends.

V pe606Nl2e THE 5I6HS of drug abuse— and offer help to those who neexi it.

V FlHP FUM in drug-free activities.

V" GET HELP if you r\eexi it.

tots of teens have learned tosay *xNO" to drugs. You can, too/

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