health mrs. wagner. 1. depressant – decreases cns – alcohol 2. hallucinogens – distorts...

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