Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

1. Psychoactive drugs affect the central nervous system and can be especially damaging to the developing brain and body of a teen.

2. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs Psychoactive drugsthe functioning of the central nervous system. The effects on a teen’sbrain and body can be especially .

3. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs Psychoactive drugschange the functioning of the central nervous system. Psychoactive drugs

4. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs Four Main Groups of Psychoactive Drugs

5. Consequences of Psychoactive Drug Use • Psychoactive drug use can result inproblems and . • Using psychoactive drugs often leads to: • Poor • risk for unintentional injuries • STDs/STIs • unintended pregnancy • suicide

6. Club Drugs, Stimulants, and Depressants Club drugs, stimulants, and depressants can cause irreversible health damage. Certain drugs are classified by their effects. They may speed up or slow down the senses, or affect judgment.

7. Club Drugs Many club drugs are designer drugs. Designer drugs

8. Club Drugs • The termdescribes drugs found at concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties, called raves. • These drugs are sometimes disguised in foods, orinto drinks and takena person’s knowledge.

9. Ecstasy (MDMA) Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. Hallucinogens

10. Ecstasy (MDMA) Ecstasy may cause short-term euphoria. Euphoria

11. Rohypnol Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are depressants, or sedatives that are colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Also known as the “date-rape” drug. Depressants

12. GHB • GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyric acid, is another CNS . • Like Rohypnol, it can be used as a .

13. Ketamine • Ketamine is an anesthetic used to treat animals. • It causes hallucinations and may result in .

14. Meth Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant. Stimulant

15. Meth Meth takes a great physical toll and can cause , paranoia,, and death.

16. LSD (Acid) • Acid, or lysergic acid diethylamide (), can cause hallucinations anddistorted perceptions of sound and color. • Flashbacks—states in which a drug user experiences theeffects of a drugits actual use.

17. Other Stimulants • The nicotine inproducts is a highly effective . • Thein coffee, tea,, and energy drinks are all stimulants.

18. Cocaine • Cocaine is a rapidly acting,and highlystimulant. • Users may experience aof self-confidence and euphoria followed by an emotional.

19. Crack • Crack, also called rock or freebase rock, reaches theseconds after beingor . • Once in the blood, crack causes theand blood pressure to soar to levels.

20. Amphetamines • Amphetamines areaddictive drugs • Some people use to: • athletic performance • lose weight. • Regular use can result in: • an irregular heartbeat • paranoia • aggressive behavior • heart failure.

21. Other Depressants • Depressants are drugs that tend tothe centralsystem. • Depressants arebecause they can: • slow heart and respiration rates • lower blood pressure.

22. Other Depressants • Alcohol is aused depressant. • Combining small amounts of depressants can cause: • Shallow • weak orpulse • death.

23. Barbiturates • Barbiturates arethat can cause: • feelings of intoxication • Mood • excessive sleepiness • coma. • Combining barbiturates with alcohol can be fatal.

24. Tranquilizers • Tranquilizers are depressants that: • relieve anxiety • Relieve muscle spasms • Creates sleeplessness • Creates nervousness. • When tranquilizers are, they can cause: • physiological and psychological dependence • .

25. Hallucinogens and Opiates Hallucinogens and opiates seriously alter the sensory controls in the brain. Hallucinogens overload the brain’s sensory controls. Opiates, which are highly addictive, cause confusion and dull the senses.

26. Hallucinogens • Users of hallucinogens sometimesthemselves physically, or behaveand harm others.

27. Hallucinogens Mescaline (peyote) Powerful and Dangerous Hallucinogens Acid (LSD) Phencyclidine (PCP or angel dust)

28. PCP • PCP, or angel dust, is one of the mostof all drugs, and its effects vary greatly from user to user. • The drug creates: • asense of time • increased muscle strength • increased feelings of • the inability to feel pain.

29. DXM • DXM, or “tussin,” is a cough suppressant sold as an over-the-counter medicine. • When misused, it can cause: • hallucinations • paranoia • panic attacks • nausea, • increased heart rate and blood pressure • Seizures • addiction.

30. Mushrooms and Peyote • Psilocybin (mushrooms) and mescaline (peyote cactus) are hallucinogens found in nature as a fungus and a plant. • Can cause • hallucinations • Nausea • flashbacks.

31. Opiates Abusing opiatesthe senses, causes drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow, convulsions,, and death. Opiates Drugs such as those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain

32. Codeine • Codeine is a highly addictive ingredient in some prescription cough medicines. • Codeine use can cause: • dizziness • labored breathing • Low • Seizures • respiratory arrest.

33. Morphine • Morphine is sometimesto treat severe pain, but is generally used for only a short time. • Side effects include • fast or slow heartbeat • Hallucinations • Rashes • difficulty swallowing.

34. Heroin • Heroin is a processed form of morphine that is, , or. • Heroin can cause: • Slowed breathing and pulse rate • infection of the heart lining and valves • liver disease • Coma • death.

35. Getting Help • Drug abuse is acondition • Rehabilitation • Process of medical & psychological treatment for physiological or psychological dependent on a drug or alcohol. • Drug treatment centers offer aplace to withdraw from drug use.

36. Getting Help • Types of drug treatments: