Substance Abuse

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Alcohol-Depressant that slows down central

nervous system-BAC .08-Only thing that will get alcohol out of one’s

blood system is TIME!-Physical Effects: Reaction time,

coordination, depth perception, speed perception, and vision

-Implied consent laws

All The Same» 5 oz. 12 oz. 1 1/2 oz.

OTC and Prescription Drugs

-OTC-Purchased legally without a doctor’s Prescription (cold medicine, Tylenol, etc.)

-Prescription drugs must be prescribed by a doctor, always ask if operating an automobile is safe while taking these.

Other Depressants-Usually prescribed by doctors for

patients with high levels of tension-Sleeping pills and tranquilizers

Stimulants-Speed up the central nervous

system-Amphetamines (speed), cocaine,

crack

Hallucinogens-Mind altering drugs that are illegal

to sell or possess-Marijuana, PCP, LSD, and Hashish

Narcotics-Strong depressant effect that can

cause stupor, coma, and death.-Heroin, Codeine, Morphine