THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGS - PowerPoint Presentation

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THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGSSlide2

http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/videosSlide3

Types of Drugs

Cannabis

Depressants

Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Inhalants

NarcoticsAnabolic Steroids

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html

http://www.nida.nih.gov/JSP4/CD-ROM/CD-ROM.htmlSlide4

Cannabis

Marijuana

Contains over 2000 chemicals when smoked

THC, delta 9

Tetrahydrocannabinol

- the ingredient responsible for the mind-altering effects

Classification

Depressive-lowered activity, aggression, anxiety, REM sleep

Stimulant-increased HR, BP, concentration, euphoric (happy)

Hallucinogen-Change in perception

Analgesic-Change in pain perception

Affects brain much like cocaine and heroin.EffectsAnxietyPoor ConcentrationImpaired Short Term MemoryIncreased AppetitePerceptual Changes-Time, Humor, Creativity85-90% hard-drug use begins with Marijuana

http://www.amenclinics.com/brain-science/spect-image-gallery/spect-atlas/images-of-alcohol-and-drug-abuse/Slide5

Cannabis

Hashish/Hashish Oil

Concentrated, potent form of marijuana

Reddish-brown resin from cannabis plant

THC levels range from 3.5%-24%

Salvia

Divinorum

Effects are very-short lived

Psychedelic-like changes in visual perception, mood & body changes, emotional mood swings, feelings of detachment, inability to interact.

Impacts the brain like LSD

Synthetic THC

10X greater impact than THC on the brain…Faster & longer effectsMore Dangerous than marijuanaDangerously elevates HR, BP cardiovascular system & central nervous systemExamples: K2, Swerve, SpiceSlide6

DEPRESSANTS

Definition:

Drugs which depress, or slow down, the functions of the brain and central nervous system-“Downers”

Effects

Disorientation Slurred Speech Headache

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea

Brain Damage Heart Disease Liver Disease

Death Cancer UnconsciousnessSlide7

Depressants

Alcohol

Beer, Wine, Liquor

Benzodiazepines

Xanax

, Valium

BarbituratesMethaqualone

, Luminal, Seconal

Date Rape Drugs

Rohypnol, GHB (Gamma

hydroxybutyrate

)Slide8

STIMULANTS

Definition

Drugs that speed up the brain and the body… “Uppers”

Effects

Temporary excess energy False sense of power

Erratic behaviors Itchy Skin

Compulsive tooth grinding Nausea

Insomnia Nasal damage

Tooth decay Heat stroke

Liver / Kidney damage Brain Damage

Heart Failure HallucinationsSlide9

Stimulants

Cocaine / Crack

Amphetamines

Ritalin,

Adderall

,

Khat

Methamphetamines

Crystal Meth

MDMA (

Methylene dioxy methamphetamine)EcstasyNicotineTobaccoCaffeineSoda, Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, ENERGY DRINKSSlide10

http://www.justthinktwice.com/gotmeth/home.html

GOT

METH?Slide11

HALLUCINOGENS

Definition

Psychadelic

drugs, which causes the user to see, hear, and sense things that do not exist

Effects

Anxiety Nausea Chills / Sweating

Sense of Indestructibility Depression

Elevated Body temperature Violence

Speech Difficulties Flashbacks

Memory Loss Psychosis AmnesiaSlide12

Hallucinogens

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)

Ketamine

Mescaline / Peyote

PCP (Phencyclidine)

Psilocybin/

Psilocyn

Mushrooms

Salvia

DivinorumSlide13

Definition

Substances which are concentrated and inhaled to feel intoxicated.

Effects

Headaches Nausea Vomiting

Limb Spasms Weak Muscles Nerve Damage

Blood Disease Brain, Liver, Kidney Damage Red/Blistered Nose & Mouth Bladder & Bowel Control Loss

Death by Asphyxiation

Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome Slide14

INHALANTS

Solvents & Aerosols

Glue, Gasoline, Cleaning Solutions, Paint Thinner, Spray Paint

Nitrates

Amyl, Butyl

Nitrous Oxide

Propane Tanks, Whipped Cream Dispensers, RefrigerantsSlide15

NARCOTICS

(AKA

Opioids

)

Definition

Drugs that produce morphine-like effects. They block pain and produce euphoria.

Effects

Confusion Drowsiness Itching

Nausea Vomiting Insomnia

Constipation Blocked Pain Messages

Slowed Breathing Lower  Rate Arthritis Lose Consciousness Convulsions tremors Coma  Risk of HIV & Hepatitis Slide16

NARCOTICS

Heroin

http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=onUIjgxPFf4&feature=channel

http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskq_zGVSZs

Morphine

Prescription Pain Relievers

Vicodin

, Codeine,

Percodan

, Demerol, OxyContinSlide17

ANABOLIC STEROIDS

Definition

Synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone used to enhance muscle repair, endurance, and strength.

Effects

Poor Concentration Aggression Acne/Rashes

Headaches Nausea Vomiting

Diarrhea Bone Pain Muscle Cramps

Poor Blood Clotting Heart Attacks Stunted Growth

Liver/Kidney Cancer Deformed Genitals

**Makes females more masculine and males more feminine **Slide18

ADDITIONAL “HIGHS”

“Cheese”

Black Tar Heroin + Tylenol PM

Popular among Hispanic youth

Aimed at Middle School Students

Why

…$$$$

http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZ-JmtZmn0

“Strawberry Quick”

Colored Meth that looks like the candy “Pop Rocks”

Used to lure and hook “customers”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhztZqdnIpESlide19

Herb Abrams- 42…CEO UWF…cocaine OD

Kerry

VonErich

- 33 / Mike

VonErich

- 23

Pro Wrestlers…cocaine abuse / suicide (Kerry)tranquilizer OD (Mike)John Belushi- 33Comedian/Actor/MusicianSlide20

Bam

Bam

Bigelow- 45

Cocaine +

Temazepam

OD

Kurt Cobain- 27Rock Vocalist, Nirvana…Heroin OD + Shotgun Wound to the HeadKevin Dubross-52Rock Vocalist, Quiet Riot…Cocaine ODSlide21

Chris Farley- 33

Comedian / Actor…Cocaine + Morphine OD

Sigmund Freud- 83

Neurologist…Cocaine use + Morphine OD

Judy Garland- 47

Actress…Barbiturate ODSlide22

Phil Hartman- 49

Actor…Murdered by wife after Alcohol + Cocaine Abuse

Jimi

Hendrix- 27

Musician…Alcohol + Barbiturate OD + Vomit Inhalation

Russell Jones- 35

Hip-Hop Musician…Accidental OD Cocaine + Prescription PainkillersSlide23

Heath Ledger- 28

Actor…Accidental OD Prescription Meds, including

Oxycodone

, Hydrocodone, and

Temazepam

Marilyn Monroe- 36

Actress / Model…Barbiturate ODChris Penn- 40Actor…Heart Disease + Prescription DrugsSlide24

River

Pheonix

- 23

Actor…Heroin + Cocaine OD

Brad Renfro- 25

Actor…Heroin + Morphine

Anna Nicole Smith- 39Model, Actress…Lethal Combination Benzodiazepines + Chloral HydrateDaniel Smith- 20; cardiac dysrhythmia caused by combination of methadone, Lexapro and ZoloftSlide25

Elvis Presley- 42

Musician…Health Problems due to excessive Prescription Medication Use

Aaliyah

- 22

Vocal Artist…Plane crash…pilot tested positive for Cocaine + Alcohol

Princess Diana- 36

Princess…Fatal Car Crash…Driver was IntoxicatedSlide26

Chad “Pimp C” Lamont Butler-33

Rap Artist-overdosed on

promethazine

and codeine

Adam “

Dj

AM” Goldstein-36Celebrity DJ-ODed cocaine, Levamisole, oxycodone, hydrocodone, Ativan, Klonapin and

Xanax

Michael Jackson-50

Musician-

propofol

, lorazepam and midazolamBrittany Murphy-32Actress-pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication (hydrocodone, acetaminophen, L-methamphetamine and chlorpheniramineSlide27

Websites

www.abovetheinfluence.org

www.TheAntiDrug.com

http://www.teendrugprevention.org/

http://www.teendrugabuse.us/index.html

http://www.freevibe.com/

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/closetohome/

http://www.teen-drug-abuse.org/

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

www.teencentral.net

http://www.connectedyouth.org/resources/index.cfm?resource=health