l.o- to learn about different types of illegal drugs
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L.O- To learn about different types of illegal drugs. Cannabis. Cannabis. Usually smoked with tobacco or by itself but sometimes dried and cooked with food. Naturally grown drug which contains a strong chemical known as THC. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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L.O- To learn about different types of
illegal drugs
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Cannabis
• Usually smoked with tobacco or by itself but sometimes dried and cooked with food.
• Naturally grown drug which contains a strong chemical known as THC.
• Most commonly used illegal drug in Britain but only 1 in 6 16-24 year olds said they had tried it in 2010.
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Cannabis
• Class B drug
• If caught in possession of cannabis you could be sentenced up to 5 years in prison or be given an unlimited fine, in some cases both.
• If caught dealing cannabis you can be sentenced up to 14 years in prison and be given an unlimited fine.
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Cannabis
Long Term Effects• Addicition• Feelings of paranoia
and anxiety- strongly linked to mental illness such as schizophrenia
• Effects the ability to concentrate
• Respiratory conditions• Effects on sexual
reproduction
Short Term Effects• Feeling sick after a few
drags (called a ‘whitey’)• Getting the giggles or
‘munchies’• Feeling of time slowing
down and relaxation
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Cocaine
• Most commonly snorted but can be smoked or injected. Drawing out the chemicals so that you can smoke it or inject it is called Free-Basing.
• Common ‘night-life’ drug that has become more popular than ecstasy.
• Stays in your system for up to 72 hours• Is often mixed with local anaesthetic to
create a numb feeling.
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Cocaine
• Class A drug.
• Illegal to possess, sell or give to people
• Possession can lead to 7 years in prison.
• Selling Cocaine can lead to life in prison and an unlimited fine.
• Being caught with Cocaine almost always leads to some form of police action.
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Cocaine
Long Term Effects• Addiction- Cocaine is
a highly addictive drug
• Depression, irritability or paranoia
• Asthma • Loss of septum when
snorted• Reduced sex-drive
Short Term Effects• Short lived ‘buzz’ with
feelings of energy• The come down from
Cocaine is unpleasant• Flu type symptoms• Headache• After effects get
worse with continued use
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Mephedrone
• Is similar to Ecstasy and Cocaine.• Commonly snorted but can be swallowed
in ‘bombs’ and sometimes found in capsules.
• White, off-white or yellow powder.• Derived from a chemical also found in
plants that’s creates a feeling of euphoria.• Before it’s classification in 2010 it could be
bought in shops, advertised as plant food.
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Mephedrone
• Class B drug.
• Possession can lead to 5 years in prison and an unlimited fine.
• Supplying to other people can lead to 14 years in prison and an unlimited fine.
• Until 2010 it was sold as a ‘legal high’.
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Mephedrone
Long Term Effects• These are new drugs
and the long term effects are still unpredictable
• Overstimulation of the respiratory system, damaging the heart
Short Term Effects• Overstimulation of the
nervous system leading to fits
• Anxiety and Paranoia• Highly addictive
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Methamphetamine
• Similar effects to Cocaine and is part of the amphetamine family
• Crystal form is highly dangerous and addictive
• Comes in several forms including; powder, tablets or crystals
• Can be snorted, injected, swallowed or smoked
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Methamphetamine
• Class A drug
• Possession leads to up to 7 years in prison and an unlimited fine
• Supply can lead to life in prison and an unlimited fine
• If caught with methamphetamine the police will always take some form of action
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Methamphetamine
Long Term Effects• Physical damage to
the brain• Severe Psychosis • Overdose can lead to
strokes, lung and kidney damage
Short Term Effects• You can get an ‘itch’
where you scratch your skin away
• Increased sex-drive and lowered inhibitions
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Remember…
All misuse of any type of drug can lead to serious health problems and even death
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And if you are ever in doubt, talk to FRANK…