Drugs &

Short & Long-term Effects

Alcohol

Drugs & AlcoholShort-term Effects

Physical Effects• Blood shot eyes (red,

glassy, watery)• Sleep problems• Slowed reaction time

Social Effects• Problems with

parents/guardians• Loss of friends• Money issues

Drugs & AlcoholShort-term Effects

Emotional Effects• Stressed• Paranoid• Moodiness/Mood swings

Mental Effects• Interests change• Drop in grades• Short-term memory

effects

Drugs &

Long-term Effects

Alcohol

Drugs & AlcoholLong-term Effects

Physical Effects• Cancer• Premature aging• Breakdown of body

systems

Social Effects• Problems with the law• Loss of friends• Money issues

Drugs & AlcoholLong-term Effects

Emotional Effects• Stressed• Paranoid• Moodiness/Mood swings

mental Effects• Poor performance in job• Poor decision making• Addiction

Drugs &

Refusal skills model

Alcohol

Refusal skills Model

S = Saying NO in a firm voice

T = Tell why not

O = Offer another idea

P = Promptly leave