Drug ClassificationsDrug Classifications

InhalantsInhalants

Examples: Gasoline Lighter Fluid and Butane Lighter Fuel Spray Paint Paint Thinners and Removers Transparent Glue Rubber-Cement Thinner Hair Spray Nail Polish Remover Degreasers Cleaning Fluids Whippets Poppers or Snappers

Examples: Gasoline Lighter Fluid and Butane Lighter Fuel Spray Paint Paint Thinners and Removers Transparent Glue Rubber-Cement Thinner Hair Spray Nail Polish Remover Degreasers Cleaning Fluids Whippets Poppers or Snappers

InhalantsInhalants

Average age at which adolescents try these drugs is 13

These drugs produce a quick, temporary high, lightheadedness, and a general good feeling

Tends to last only a short time (from a few minutes to about three-quarters of an hour)

May experience after-effects: Drowsiness Headache Nausea

Average age at which adolescents try these drugs is 13

These drugs produce a quick, temporary high, lightheadedness, and a general good feeling

Tends to last only a short time (from a few minutes to about three-quarters of an hour)

May experience after-effects: Drowsiness Headache Nausea

InhalantsInhalants

Short-term effects: Physical coordination and mental judgment are impaired May engage in irresponsible or dangerous behaviors Intense facial flushing Feelings of severe weakness and dizziness and heart palpitations May dangerously hinder the activity of the nerves that control

breathing The resulting respiratory depression may cause unconsciousness,

coma or even death Heavy doses may not produce a pleasant high, but mental

confusion, hallucinations, and delusions SSD (Sudden Sniffing Death) -- fatal irregularity of heartbeat

(arrhythmia) or complete heart arrest Irritate breathing passages

Provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds

Short-term effects: Physical coordination and mental judgment are impaired May engage in irresponsible or dangerous behaviors Intense facial flushing Feelings of severe weakness and dizziness and heart palpitations May dangerously hinder the activity of the nerves that control

breathing The resulting respiratory depression may cause unconsciousness,

coma or even death Heavy doses may not produce a pleasant high, but mental

confusion, hallucinations, and delusions SSD (Sudden Sniffing Death) -- fatal irregularity of heartbeat

(arrhythmia) or complete heart arrest Irritate breathing passages

Provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds

InhalantsInhalants Long-term effects:

Repeated use tends to produced increased tolerance (Larger doses are needed to achieve the same results)

Risk of permanent brain damage, poor memory, extreme moods swings, tremors and seizures

Increases the risk of heart arrhythmia and respiratory failure

Raise the pressure of the fluid within the eyes which may lead to glaucoma or blindness

Organic solvents are the most dangerous -- they are poisons that break down the makeup or living cells

Long-term effects: Repeated use tends to produced increased

tolerance (Larger doses are needed to achieve the same results)

Risk of permanent brain damage, poor memory, extreme moods swings, tremors and seizures

Increases the risk of heart arrhythmia and respiratory failure

Raise the pressure of the fluid within the eyes which may lead to glaucoma or blindness

Organic solvents are the most dangerous -- they are poisons that break down the makeup or living cells

InhalantsInhalants

Signs of Abuse: A sweetish, chemical smell on the clothes or body Inflammation of the nostrils, frequent nosebleeds,

or a rash around the nose and mouth Poor appetite and loss of weight Pale, bluish skin Watery, bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils Slow, slurred speech Clumsy, staggering gait, and drunken appearance

Signs of Abuse: A sweetish, chemical smell on the clothes or body Inflammation of the nostrils, frequent nosebleeds,

or a rash around the nose and mouth Poor appetite and loss of weight Pale, bluish skin Watery, bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils Slow, slurred speech Clumsy, staggering gait, and drunken appearance

OxyContinOxyContin

A legal narcotic that is available by prescription, to treat severe pain

Provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, back pain, or arthritis

When abused the tablets are crushed and snorted, chewed, or mixed with water and injected - eliminating the time-release factor and allowing for a quick and intense rush to the brain

Highly addictive

A legal narcotic that is available by prescription, to treat severe pain

Provides extended relief of pain associated with cancer, back pain, or arthritis

When abused the tablets are crushed and snorted, chewed, or mixed with water and injected - eliminating the time-release factor and allowing for a quick and intense rush to the brain

Highly addictive

OxyContinOxyContin

Short-term effects: Respiratory depression Constipation Nausea Sedation Dizziness Vomiting Headache Dry mouth Sweating Weakness

Short-term effects: Respiratory depression Constipation Nausea Sedation Dizziness Vomiting Headache Dry mouth Sweating Weakness

OxyContinOxyContin

Long-term effects: Experience withdrawal symptoms when the

drug is not present Restlessness Muscle and bone pain Insomnia Diarrhea Vomiting Cold flashes with goose bumps Involuntary leg movements

Long-term effects: Experience withdrawal symptoms when the

drug is not present Restlessness Muscle and bone pain Insomnia Diarrhea Vomiting Cold flashes with goose bumps Involuntary leg movements

MethamphetamineMethamphetamine

Central nervous system stimulant A powerful “upper” that produces

alertness and elation Sometimes called the “poor man’s

cocaine” Users get very high very rapidly Tends to be taken differently in different

locales and by different age groups

Central nervous system stimulant A powerful “upper” that produces

alertness and elation Sometimes called the “poor man’s

cocaine” Users get very high very rapidly Tends to be taken differently in different

locales and by different age groups

MethamphetamineMethamphetamine

Dangers and consequences: Sleeplessness Loss of appetite and weight loss Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Elevated body temperature Skin ulceration and infection, the result of

picking at imaginary bugs Paranoia Depression Irritability Anxiety

Dangers and consequences: Sleeplessness Loss of appetite and weight loss Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Elevated body temperature Skin ulceration and infection, the result of

picking at imaginary bugs Paranoia Depression Irritability Anxiety

MethamphetamineMethamphetamine

Dangers and consequences: Increased blood pressure, due to the

constriction of blood vessels, that may produce headaches, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat and lead to stroke or heart attack

Seizures Permanent damage to brain cells caused by

injury to small blood vessels serving the brain

Dangers and consequences: Increased blood pressure, due to the

constriction of blood vessels, that may produce headaches, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat and lead to stroke or heart attack

Seizures Permanent damage to brain cells caused by

injury to small blood vessels serving the brain

HeroinHeroin

Used in medicine in the early part of the 20th century, until its addictive potential was recognized

Most commonly abused narcotic Heroin abusers often use other drugs as

well Consequences of use range from mild

distress to life-threatening

Used in medicine in the early part of the 20th century, until its addictive potential was recognized

Most commonly abused narcotic Heroin abusers often use other drugs as

well Consequences of use range from mild

distress to life-threatening

HeroinHeroin

Consequences: Dry, itchy skin and skin infections Constricted pupils and reduced night vision Nausea and vomiting Constipation and loss of appetite Menstrual irregularity Scarring along veins and collapsed veins from

repeated injections Irregular blood pressure Slow and irregular heartbeat Fatigue, breathlessness, and labored, noisy

breathing due to excessive fluid in the lungs

Consequences: Dry, itchy skin and skin infections Constricted pupils and reduced night vision Nausea and vomiting Constipation and loss of appetite Menstrual irregularity Scarring along veins and collapsed veins from

repeated injections Irregular blood pressure Slow and irregular heartbeat Fatigue, breathlessness, and labored, noisy

breathing due to excessive fluid in the lungs

HeroinHeroin

Consequences: Injuries that result from engaging in any

activity when incapacitated by heroin use Dependence, addiction Hepatitis, AIDS, and other infections from

unsanitary injection Stroke or heart attack caused by blood clots

resulting from insoluble additives Respiratory paralysis, heart arrest, coma,

and death from accidental overdose

Consequences: Injuries that result from engaging in any

activity when incapacitated by heroin use Dependence, addiction Hepatitis, AIDS, and other infections from

unsanitary injection Stroke or heart attack caused by blood clots

resulting from insoluble additives Respiratory paralysis, heart arrest, coma,

and death from accidental overdose

PCP and LSDPCP and LSD

Both drugs are hallucinogens PCP

Has a strong ammonia smell Effects are unpredictable and are often severe Depression, anxiety, or disorientation can result May experience visual distortions Physical effects:

Rising heart rate Blood pressure Body temperature Flushing and sweating Shallow breathing Numbness Loss of coordination

Both drugs are hallucinogens PCP

Has a strong ammonia smell Effects are unpredictable and are often severe Depression, anxiety, or disorientation can result May experience visual distortions Physical effects:

Rising heart rate Blood pressure Body temperature Flushing and sweating Shallow breathing Numbness Loss of coordination

PCP continued…PCP continued…

High doses may cause: Nausea Vomiting Loss of balance Dizziness Display dramatic mood swings Prone to anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness Violence is not uncommon Psychosis Can be fatal - convulsions, coma or respiratory

arrest

High doses may cause: Nausea Vomiting Loss of balance Dizziness Display dramatic mood swings Prone to anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness Violence is not uncommon Psychosis Can be fatal - convulsions, coma or respiratory

arrest

LSDLSD

Commonly called “acid” Effects:

Changes in visual perception and mood Distorted impressions of time, space, and distance “Tracking” - observation of streams of colored light following

the path of a moving object and “psychedelic” patterns may appear

Acute anxiety Depression Panic Paranoia Psychotic behavior Judgment and the ability to recognize immediate danger can

be impaired

Commonly called “acid” Effects:

Changes in visual perception and mood Distorted impressions of time, space, and distance “Tracking” - observation of streams of colored light following

the path of a moving object and “psychedelic” patterns may appear

Acute anxiety Depression Panic Paranoia Psychotic behavior Judgment and the ability to recognize immediate danger can

be impaired

EcstasyEcstasy

One of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today

First developed as an appetite suppressant in 1914

1985 it was made illegal Taking of the drug affects people

differently

One of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today

First developed as an appetite suppressant in 1914

1985 it was made illegal Taking of the drug affects people

differently

EcstasyEcstasy Common side effects:

Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Anxiety Increased blood pressure Increased confidence Nausea Feelings of well-being (happiness, love) Sweating Loss of appetite Convulsions Irrational behavior Hallucinations Insomnia Anxiety Paranoia

Common side effects: Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Anxiety Increased blood pressure Increased confidence Nausea Feelings of well-being (happiness, love) Sweating Loss of appetite Convulsions Irrational behavior Hallucinations Insomnia Anxiety Paranoia

EcstasyEcstasy

Warning signs of Overdose: Feeling hot or unwell Becoming confused, not able to talk properly Headache Vomiting Not sweating Racing heart or pulse when resting Fainting or collapsing Loss of control over body movements Tremors Problems urinating

Warning signs of Overdose: Feeling hot or unwell Becoming confused, not able to talk properly Headache Vomiting Not sweating Racing heart or pulse when resting Fainting or collapsing Loss of control over body movements Tremors Problems urinating

Cocaine and CrackCocaine and Crack A central nervous system stimulant Causes the heart to beat more rapidly

and blood vessels to constrict Users can become delusional, paranoid,

and even suffer acute toxic psychosis Effects:

Cardiovascular problems Neurological incidents Pulmonary effects Psychiatric complications Increased risk of traumatic injury

A central nervous system stimulant Causes the heart to beat more rapidly

and blood vessels to constrict Users can become delusional, paranoid,

and even suffer acute toxic psychosis Effects:

Cardiovascular problems Neurological incidents Pulmonary effects Psychiatric complications Increased risk of traumatic injury

GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol

A central nervous system depressant

Rohypnol is produced in Europe and Latin America as a sleep aid, but is illegal in the U.S.

A central nervous system depressant

Rohypnol is produced in Europe and Latin America as a sleep aid, but is illegal in the U.S.

GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol

Effects: 1st - user feels an intoxication similar

to alcohol 2nd - user starts feeling drowsy 3rd - user leads to a sleep from which

the user cannot be woken (anywhere from 4 - 24 hours)

Effects: 1st - user feels an intoxication similar

to alcohol 2nd - user starts feeling drowsy 3rd - user leads to a sleep from which

the user cannot be woken (anywhere from 4 - 24 hours)

GHB and RohypnolGHB and Rohypnol

Both have a reputation for being a date rape drug

These drugs are easily slipped into someone’s drink and dissolve quickly

Can be fatal when mixed with alcohol

Both have a reputation for being a date rape drug

These drugs are easily slipped into someone’s drink and dissolve quickly

Can be fatal when mixed with alcohol