health mrs. wagner. 1. depressant – decreases cns – alcohol 2. hallucinogens – distorts...
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HealthMrs. Wagner
1. Depressant – decreases CNS – Alcohol 2. Hallucinogens – Distorts reality – LSD,
Ecstasy, PCP 3. Inhalants – Take in fumes – paint, glue,
gas – Huffing 4. Narcotics – Pain Relievers – Heroin,
Oxycodone, Opium 5. Stimulants – Increase CNS – Meth,
Cocaine, Caffeine 6. Cannabis – Naturally grown - Marijuana
Contains 100 – 150 carcinogens – cause cancer
98% started with marijuana now do heroin, cocaine, meth
Gateway Drug THC – not used, stored in fat – test 6wks –
6 months – Today 20% Can be laced with crack or LSD Most relaxed state, euphoria, increases
heart rate, short term memory loss, trouble walking, bloodshot eyes, dizziness
Effects temporal – frontal lobe – kills brain cells
Smoke or eat (smoking more powerful) 421 Chemicals 1 arrest every 45 seconds, 700,00 a
year 23% of 8th graders tried 21% 10th graders regular users 50% tried by 12th grade 25% 12th graders use on regular basis
CNS stimulant from Coca Plant Street Names – coke, snow, flake Sometimes diluted with cornstarch/talcum
powder Faster – more powerful – more addictive Snort/Sniff – 3 minutes Inject – 15 seconds Smoke – 6-7 seconds Crack – Purest, most addictive form Psychologically addictive Feel euphoric, energetic and talkative Fatal – heart failure Crash – long-term users feel paranoia,
extreme nervousness
Produces a trance-like high On street – 36% pure White/brown powder
dissolved in water for injection
Street dealers cut the drug with other substances
Dope Sickness – 24 hours without - huge problem
Methadone (narcotic) given to treat dope sickness (rehabs)
HIV – high rate – dirty needles
Physically and psychologically addictive
8 overdoses deaths in Campbell Co. in last 10 years
Hallucinogen “Acid” Chemically manufactured – No legal uses Most powerful hallucinogenic drug White, odorless – usually placed on sugar
cube/litmus paper Can be taken orally or injected Effects: Muscle weakness, numbness,
elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, impaired motor skills
Dramatic change in perception – fusion of sense
“Bad Trips” – Hallucinations turn violent
“Flashbacks”Tolerance develops rapidly High psychological dependence
Time release agent OxyContin – Brand name Hydrocodone, Codeine, percocet (all
variations) Taken orally – sometimes crushed and
snorted or injected Similar to heroin Dope Sickness – painful withdraw Prescribed for moderate to severe pain
Stimulant & HallucinogenE or X Increase in temperature, increase in
energyShut down kidneysDead spots on brain – Alzheimers3 Ways to Die: Dehydrate,
Temperature increase, water poisoning
StimulantMeth, ice, crystal meth, crankEphedrine & Pseudoephrine,
Ammonia/fertilizerCook at 450 degrees1 lb. of meth = 10 lbs. of toxic waste22% in rehab get clean Increase in dopamine in brainSmoking, snorting, orally
DepressantsSlows down heart rate and breathingLight headedDeath from irregular heart beatSome physical and psychological
dependenceMore kids die from inhalants than
cocaineCommon – glue, gas, paint thinner