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Substance Abuse
Categories and
Examples
STIMULANTS
They increase the activity of the
central nervous system
(examples Cocaine, Crack,
Crystal Meth,
Caffeine, Ecstasy and Tobacco).
Effect of Stimulants Range
• Increased blood
pressure
• appetite loss
• increased alertness
• dilated and dried
out bronchi
• restlessness
• insomnia
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Paranoid reaction
temporary psychosis
irritability
convulsions
Heart palpitations
Cocaine – “Rich man’s drug”
Cocaine is a drug
obtained from the
leaves of the coca
plant. It is a
stimulant an
appetite
suppressant, and a
topical anesthetic.
It can be taken
orally, chewed,
snorted, or injected.
High only lasts
about 30 mins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxnd-A-emPI
Crack – “Poor Man’s Drug”
Crack is the
freebase
form of
cocaine that
is usually
smoked.
It may also
be termed as
“a rock.”
High only
lasts about
15 mins.
Crystal Meth is a
psychostimulant. It
increases
alertness,
concentration,
energy, and in high
doses, can induce
euphoria, enhance
self-esteem, and
increase libido.
Crystal Meth
It can be injected,
smoked, or
snorted.
High can last 8-12
hours!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KddpFdVf4
JU – 29:30 mark
http://www.methproject.org/answers/wh
at-does-meth-do-to-yourbrain.html?gclid=CMfO0v3SrLYCFeRxOgod
vksAWw#The-Brain-on-Meth – 3 mins
“Meth Mouth”
http://www.methproject.org/answers/what-is-methinduced-psychosis.html#Psychotic-Behavior –
interactive psychotic behavior
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJcolHaSF8w –
Christina’s bad trip – 3:30 mins
DEPRESSANTS
They reduce the activity of
the central nervous
system (examples include
Alcohol, Barbiturates or
tranquillizers, and Xanax)
Effects of Depressants:
• Relaxation,
• lowered inhibitions* (<- the reason why alcohol is
not an aphrodisiac!!!)
• reduced intensity of physical sensations
• digestive upsets
• body heat loss
• reduced muscular coordination
• suppression of pain
• lowered blood pressure and respiratory rate
• constipation
• disruption of menstrual cycle
• sleep
HALLUCINOGENS
They alter perceptions of
reality and may result in
hallucinations
(examples include LSD,
and Magic Mushrooms).
Effects of Hallucinogens
• Alteration of mental
processes
• distorted perceptions
• confusion
• Vomiting
• sedation
• euphoria
• increased appetite
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psychosis
hallucinations
anxiety attacks
panic
stupor
Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms
possess psychedelic
properties. Commonly known
as "magic mushrooms,"
"zoomers" or "shrooms."
Some countries that have
outlawed their sale.
Psilocybin mushrooms have
been reported as facilitating
profound and life-changing
insights often described as
mystical experiences.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFuL7pcShDk 7:30 min
LSD or Acid
• Lysergic acid diethylamide (abbreviated LSD) or as acid,
is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug. LSD is well known
for its psychological effects which can include altered
thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals,
synesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual
experiences.
• It was well known for its key role in 1960s
counterculture.
• LSD may trigger panic attacks or feelings of extreme
anxiety, referred to as a “bad trip.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aZre1Lib0o - Drugs Inc. full episode; 9:30
LSD or Acid