Post on 24-Dec-2015
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Addiction
Cycle of addictionTriggers:
internal/externalWarning signs: physical,
behavioral, psychological Addictive substances:
internet, pornography, sex, work, exercise, shopping, television, video games, getting in trouble, stealing, tattooing and piercing
The 4 D’s
Deep breathDrink waterDelayDo something else
Marijuana
Short Term Effects
Affects cells in the brainReduces reaction timeMemory Loss, reduced coordinationImpairs Judgment, decision making and problem
solvingIncreases heart rate (up to 160 beats per minute)Increases appetite, thirsty, sleepiness Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)Red eye, dry mouth and throat
Long Term Effects
Risk of mental problems: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia
May cause cancer (5 joints a day same as a pack of cigarettes)
Lung-chest colds/immune system (body can’t fight off infections)
Gate-way to other drugsLack of motivationLower sperm count or trouble ovulatingDecreased blood pressure, dizzyIllegal-if caught may have record
How is marijuana used?
Cigarette-jointBlunts- cigar wrappers filled with marijuana,
often combined with cocaineBong-water smokedIn FoodPipeBrewed in tea formOther?
Street Names
Aunt Mary, Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Kif, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Weed
METHAMPHETAMINE (METH) IS AN ADDICTIVE ST IMULANT THAT STRONGLY
ACTIVATES CERTAIN SYSTEMS IN THE BRAIN.
Methamphetamine
What goes into meth?
Some examples of chemicals used to make meth include:Ether - Benzene - Methanol - Methylene Chloride - Trichloroethylene - Toluene - Muriatic Acid - Sodium Hydroxide - Table Salt - Ammonia - Pseudoephedrine - Hydrochloric Acid - Drain Cleaner - Battery Acid - Lye - Lantern Fuel - Anti-Freeze - Anhydrous Ammonia - Red Phosphorous - Iodine - Reactive Metals
What does it look like?
Crystal-like powdered substance that sometimes comes in large rock-like chunks.
Meth is usually white or slightly yellow, depending on the purity.
What are the street names/slang terms?
Chalk, Crank, Croak, Crypto, Crystal, Fire, Glass, Meth, Tweek, White Cross, Speed
What are its short-term effects?
Violent behavior. Bell Rungwakefulness InsomniaDecreased appetiteIrritability/aggressionAnxietyConvulsions and heart attack
What are its long-term effects?
Methamphetamine is addictiveDevelop a toleranceSkin Lesions Risky SituationsDamage the heartLiver, kidney, lung damageDamage the brain causing strokes and death.
“I started using crystal meth when I was a senior in high school. Before my first semester of college was up, meth became such a big problem that I had to drop out. I looked like I had chicken pox, from hours of staring at myself in the mirror and picking at myself. I spent all my time either doing meth, or trying to get it.” —Anne Marie
Review
Alcohol: Alcohol as a drug that does not contain any nutrients for the body. Tobacco: contains nicotine, a chemical substance which is addictive when smoked or
chewed Depressants: a form of drug with effects in many ways similar to alcohol, such as
barbiturates and tranquilizers Heroin: a form of narcotic, a drug which initially produces euphoria then drowsiness,
nausea, and vomiting: codeine, morphine and opium Cocaine: a drug which stimulates the ventral nervous system Crack: a highly addictive form of cocaine which is smoked Inhalants: chemicals in the form of vapors which are inhaled, such as gasoline, glue,
aerosol, propellants Stimulants: drugs which cause increased heart and respiratory rates, such as
amphetamines, and methamphetamines Cannabis: a chemical in drugs such as marijuana and hashish, which impair short
term memory, concentration and coordination and alter the sense of time Anabolic Steroids: drugs related to the male sex hormone testosterone which are
used to accelerate physical development with severe physical and psychological side effects
Hallucinogens: a group of drugs which include LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and PCP, which produce hallucinations, visual and auditory sensations which aren’t real
Caffeine: a stimulant contained in coffee, chocolate, and certain soft drinks