Illegal Drug UseA controlled drug is a drug whose

possession, manufacture, distribution, and sale are controlled by law.

A prescription is needed to obtain controlled drugs.

Illegal drug use is the use of a controlled drug use without a prescription.

It is illegal to buy or sell controlled drugs on the street.

InhalantsInhalants- Chemicals that affect mood and

behavior when inhaled.MOST inhalants are NOT controlled drugs.Most inhalants are chemicals that are not

produced to be inhaled or used as drugs.Inhalants produce a very quick high because they

are inhaled.However, the high usually only lasts a few minutes.Inhaling fumes to get high is called huffing or

sniffing.Bagging is inhaling from a back to get high.Inhalants are also inhaled from balloons, aerosol

cans, and other containers.

Examples of InhalantsNail polish removerFurniture polishGasolineGlueHairsprayLighter fluid

Maker fluidPaint thinnerPaper correction

fluidRubber cementSpray PaintTransmission fluid

InhalantsInhalants can cause immediate death.People often hallucinate which can lead to

bad decision making.They increase the risk of accidents, violence

and crimes.Inhaling the fumes from paint sprays, glues,

de-waxes, cleaning fluids and correction can cause permanent hearing loss.

MarijuanaMarijuana- The dried leaves and tops of cannabis

plants.It is the most commonly used illegal drug in the US.It can harm different systems of the body, including

the immune system.THC- Is a drug found in the cannabis plant that

produces psychoactive effects.THC is a fat-soluble drug that builds up in the fatty

part of the body, including the brain, heart, and liver.The effects of smoking or eating marijuana depends

on the amount of THC.In the past, marijuana contained between 1 -5% THC.Today’s marijuana is much more potent- it usually

contains between 8-15%.

MarijuanaMarijuana is known as a gateway drug.Gateway Drugs- Is a drug that increases the

likelihood that a person who uses it will use other harmful drugs.

People who use marijuana may feel relaxed, drowsy, and have an increased appetite.

Smoking marijuana damages lungs and the respiratory system.

Marijuana smoke also contains many of the same carcinogens that tobacco contains.

Long-tem use of marijuana can affect the reproductive system.

Some facts about MarijuanaThe number of 8th and 12th graders who have used

marijuana in the last year is droppingAlthough marijuana gives most people a “relaxing

feeling” it also makes it harder to concentrate, remember and solve problems.

The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that teenagers with a grade average of a D or lower were 4 times as likely to have used marijuana than those with an A average.

Teens who have used marijuana are 4 times more likely to than nonusers to have been pregnant or have gotten someone pregnant.

People who use marijuana take more sick days than non-users.

Some facts about MarijuanaMarijuana smoke contains the same cancer-causing

substances as tobacco smoke, but at higher concentrations.Users usually inhale more deeply and hold their breath

longer than cigarette smokers.This exposes their lungs to these carcinogens for longer

periods of time.Marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 more for carcinogenic

hydrocarbons than cigarette smoke.Since THC adheres to the fatty tissues of the body, it takes

a long time for traces of the drug to disappear. Just one does of THC from a single marijuana cigarette is

commonly detectable for up to 30 days from the time it was smoked!

The most common tests for the THC are urine, and hair sample test.

EcstasyEcstasy- An illegal drug that has a stimulating

effect and the ability to cause hallucinations.Ecstasy is a drug that is synthetic, meaning it

is made in a laboratory.The chemical makeup of Ecstasy is similar to

that of drugs such as meth.These drugs are known to cause brain damage.While ecstasy is generally taken in pill form, it

also can be snorted or injected.

Ecstasy and Physical ProblemsUse of Ecstasy can result in different kinds of

physical problems, such as:Muscle TensionInvoluntary teeth clenchingNauseaBlurred visionFaintnessChills Sweating

Facts about Club DrugsClub Drug- Is used to describe the drugs

that often are available at raves, which are large, all-night dance parties attended by teens and young adults.

Club Drugs include Ecstasy, GHB, roofies, LSD, and nitrous oxide.

Many users of club drugs mistakenly believe that these are safe and legal.

GHBPeople began using GHB in the early 1990’s for its

intoxicating and sedative effects.Body builders purchased GHB to help in fat

reduction and muscle building.Among the street names of GHB are soap and

liquid Ecstasy.People who use GHB can have seizures or go into a

coma.When GHB is combined with alcohol, nausea and

difficulty breathing can result.GHB has been named as a “date rape drug.”GHB can be produced in clear liquid, white

powder, tablet, and capsule form, is often abused in combination with alcohol.

FlunitrazepamFlunitrazepam- A drug that belongs to a class

of drugs called benzodiazepines.Flunitrazepam is also known as “roofies,”

“roach,” and “rope.”When mixed with alcohol, it can cause people

to lose their ability to resist sexual assault.It can also produce a type of amnesia, which

means that people may not be able to remember events that have experienced while under the influence of this drug.

KetamineKetamine- A drug that has been used

medically as an anesthetic for both human and animal use.

This is most often used by vet's.This is often referred to as, “Vitamin K” or

“Special K.”This drug can also cause dream-like states

and hallucinations.This drug is also common in club and rave

scenes and has been used as a date rape drug.

LSDLSD- Known as acid or yellow sunshine's.It is a hallucinogen.The physiological effects of LSD include

increased heart and blood pressure, increased temperature, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite.

Nitrous OxideNitrous Oxide- Is often called “laughing gas.”It enters the body through the repertory

system, usually being inhaled from a balloon or a bag.

Nitrous Oxide produces a quick head rush.It also acts as a depressant on the central

nervous system and can cause permanent damage.

HallucinogensHallucinogens- A group of drugs that

interfere with the senses and cause hallucinations.

Hallucinogens are also known as psychedelic drugs.

A hallucinogen is an imagined experience that seems real.

The effects of hallucinogens may last for several days!

StimulantsStimulants- A group of drugs that speed up the

activates of the central nervous system.Stimulants are often called, “uppers” because

they make people feel alert, awake, and active.They increase blood pressure, heart rate, and

breathing rate.Some teens use legal and illegal stimulants to get

a high, stay awake, and to lose weight.The use of stimulants always is followed by a

crash, or the intense down period that follows a stimulant high.

Types of StimulantsCocaine:

Also known as: Coke, blow, gold dust, white lady, snow, Charlie

It is snorted, injected, or smoked.It is SUPER addictive, can cause stoke, heart

attack, or seizure; can be FATAL w/ ONE use!Crack:

Also known as “rock.”It is smoked.Effects can be 10 times greater than cocaine,

can be fatal w/ ONE use and is SUPER addictive.

Cokaine Users…

Types of StimulantsAmphetamines:

Diet PillsThey are swallowed, illegal w/o prescriptionCan cause multiple problems and is HIGHY

addictive.Methamphetamines:

Also known as: Meth, crank, crystal meth, crystal tea, crystal, ice, speed, chalk, and glass.

It can be smoked, snorted, injected.Addictive, effects are similar to cocaine, can be

fatal with ONE use!

Meth User…

Types of StimulantsEphedrine

Also known as: Effies, white crossIt can be swallowed or inhaledIt is prescribed to relieve asthma, can be used to

make methamphetamines, has same effects as methamphetamines

MethylphenidateAlso known as Vitamin R, West CoastIt can be swallowed, snortedPrescribed to control ADHD, it suppresses

appetite, increases focus, attentiveness, willfulness

Types of StimulantsCaffeine

A stimulant found in chocolate, coffee, tea, and some soda pops.

Most widely used stimulant.Legal!

NarcoticsNarcotics- Are a group of drugs that depress,

or slow down, the central nervous system and relieve pain.

Narcotics slow down body functions (breathing and heart rate).

Some narcotics are prescribed by physicians such as painkillers and analgesics.

Analgesics- A drug that relieves pain.

Types of NarcoticsOpium:

A white, milky fluid from the seedpod of the poppy plant.

Is smoked.Illegal.Extremely addictive.

Morphine:Is a naturally occurring substance extracted from

the poppy plant.It can be injected, snorted, smoked, or

swallowed.ILLEGAL WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION!

Types of NarcoticsCodeine:

A painkiller produced from morphine.It can be swallowed.ILLEGAL w/o prescription.Available in very small amounts of over the counter

drugs.Heroin:

A narcotic processed from morphine.Also known as: smack, junk, brother, garbage.It can be injected or snorted.It is extremely addictive, can cause respiratory arrest

and death, severe withdrawal symptoms. Heroin injections heightens the risk for infection with HIV and Hep. B.

Heroin Addict…

Sedative-HypnoticsSedative-Hypnotics- A group of drugs that

depress the activities of the central nervous system.

A Sedative drug is a drug that has a calming effect on a person’s behavior.

A hypnotic is a drug that produces drowsiness and sleep.

Sedative-Hypnotics include tranquilizers and sleeping pills.

They are HIGHLY addictive and are illegal when used w/o a prescription.

Types of Sedative-HypnoticsSome Sedative-Hypnotics are:

Barbiturates Also known as: barbs, bank, bandits, reds,

blockbusters They can be swallowed. Highly addictive, sleep aid, ease tension.

Benzodiazepines Also known as: tranquilizers. They are swallowed or injected. They ease tension and relax muscles.

Anabolic-Androgenic SteroidsSteroids- A group of synthetic drugs that are

related to hormones.Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids is a type of

steroid that is related to male sex hormones.Physicians prescribe anabolic-androgenic

steroids to treat medical conditions.Some people illegally use steroids to build

muscles and improve strength, athletic performances, and appearance.

THEY ARE BANNED IN SPORTS!

People Using Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids…

Anabolic-Androgenic SteroidsAnabolic-Androgenic Steroids in males can

reduce sperm count, sterility, baldness, and cause painful urination.

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids in females is can cause missed menstrual periods, hair growth on the face and body, and smaller breast.

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids when a teen could affect bone growth.