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- Addiction
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- Categories of Drugs and the Affects
- Cocaine
- Drug & Alcohol Local Resources
- Ecstasy
- GHB
- Hallucinogens, LSD and PCP
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- Ketamine
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamines
- Over-the-Counter Drugs
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- Rohypnol
- Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use
- Steroids
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Categories of Drugs and their Affects
· Stimulants (Uppers)
o Cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, crack cocaine, caffeine, nicotine
§ Rapid heart beat
§ Lack of sleep
§ Irritability
§ Increased blood pressure
§ Panic attacks
· Depressants (Downers)
o Opium (Codeine, morphine), Heroin, Vicodin, Percodan,
o Barbiturates
o Alcohol
§ Slows heart rate
§ Loss of motor skills
§ Slurred speech
§ Hypnotic effect
· Hallucinogens (psychedelics)
o LSD, mushrooms, STP, MDA or MDMA (ecstasy), Marijuana, Salvia
§ Distorted perception
§ Lowers inhibitions
§ Delusions
§ Hallucinations
§ Brain damage
§ Date rape (ecstasy, MDA)
· Inhalants
o Nail polish, hair spray, varnish, model glue, petroleum products, household cleaners
§ Inability to think clearly
§ Violent behavior Headaches/nausea
§ Clumsiness Drowsiness
§ Impaired vision