TYPES OF DRUGS AND THEIR AFFECTS PART 2

Club Drugs

Illegal drugs that are found mostly in nightclubs or at raves.

These drugs make people feel more relaxed Ecstasy Rohypnol- known as “date rape” drug Ketamine- “special k”

These drugs are made in home labs and they are mixed with other harmful chemicals This means a person who uses club drugs never

knows what exactly is in them.

Dangers of Club Drugs

Ecstasy users may experience Tingly skin, clenched jaws Increases the heart rate and body temp.

This damages organs Make a person feel anxious and paranoid

Rohypnol Makes a persons blood pressure drop User feels dizzy and very sleepy Blackouts and memory loss Loss of consciousness

A person slipped this drug usually will not remember what happened

This is why it is called the date rape drug….a major crime.

Dangers of Club Drugs

Ketamine Deadly if abused Causes hallucinations Memory loss A small overdose can cause death

Many teens die from using this drug.

Narcotics

Narcotics Drugs that get rid of pain and dull senses

Ex. Morphine and codeine Both are used as medicine, both are very addictive

Heroin is a narcotic Taken through an injection in arm or between toes. Gives the user an instant high or feeling of happiness. Once the drug wears off, user experiences nausea, stomach

cramps, and vomiting. People need larger amounts very quickly, so it is easy to

overdose HIV and AIDS can occur due to many heroin users sharing

needles Can be very addictive and withdrawal symptoms are very

painful.

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and

senses Creates imaginary images in the users mind Less sensitive to pain Confused and disoriented Some people become violent

Inhalants

Inhalants Vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled

to get a high Most come from household products

Ex. Bleach, cleaning liquids, glue Causes nausea, dizziness, mental confusion, loss

of motor skills When inhaled it goes straight to the brain

Steroids

Steroids Make muscles grow faster and larger Your body already makes steroids to help you grow and

develop Artificial steroids contain fake hormones Symptoms

Hard time controlling anger “roid rage”

in males the testicles can shrink Also stunt overall growth

In females- effects production of estrogen This results in a deeper voice, excess facial hair, masculine

looking body In both males and females

Heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, cancer, sterile, hair loss, liver damage, depression and severe acne

Unborn Babies

If a pregnant female is using drugs, alcohol or tobacco can: Give birth to a low weight baby Brain problems for baby Hurt the baby’s development

If drugs are injected while pregnant the baby can be infected with the HIV virus as well as the mother.