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How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors

How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors. TEENS. DEPRESSANTS. TYPES OF DRUGS Alcohol Tranquilizers Antihistamines GHB/Ecstasy/Vitamin K Valium/ Xanax Rohypnol ( Roofies ) Marijuana Barbiturates (sleeping pills). Behaviors Drowsiness Slow reaction Loss of concentration Dizziness

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How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors

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  1. How Drugs Affect Driving Behaviors TEENS

  2. DEPRESSANTS TYPES OF DRUGS • Alcohol • Tranquilizers • Antihistamines • GHB/Ecstasy/Vitamin K • Valium/Xanax • Rohypnol (Roofies) • Marijuana • Barbiturates (sleeping pills) Behaviors • Drowsiness • Slow reaction • Loss of concentration • Dizziness • High risk behavior • Inconsistent Driving Speeds • Weaving • Driving w/o headlights • Driving to close to cars

  3. INHALANTS (Huffing) TYPES OF DRUGS • Solvents (glue) • Whippitts • Poppers • Aerosol Cans • Computer Cleaner • Gases/Toxins Common Behaviors • Hallucinations • Severe Mood swings • Loss of Coordination • Running red lights • Tailgating • Cutting off driver’s • Obscene gestures

  4. Stimulants (speeds up central nervous system) Types of Drugs • Caffiene (legal) • Cocaine • Crack • Amphetamines • Crystal Meth • Nicotine • Ecstasy Common Behaviors • Impatient Behavior • Aggressive • Irritability • Overactive/excited • Increased heart rate • Lack of appetite • Unable to sleep • Tailgating • Weaving

  5. Narcotics – pain killers Type of Drugs • Codiene • Heroin • Morphine • Vicaden • Opium • Oxycontin • Methadone Common Behaviors • Impaired Vision • Slow reaction • Difficulty concentrating • Restlessness • Driving too slow • Riding the brakes • Failure to dim headlights

  6. Hallucinogens –Oldest known type of drug use to affect mood (plants & herbs). Type of Drugs • LSD • PCP • Acid • Ecstasy • Mushrooms • Salvia – Mint Plant Common Behaviors • Flashbacks • Trips – experiencing sensations that are not real • Weight loss • Speech problems

  7. Informational Links & Facts • Teens and Drugs • Teen Depression & Suicide • Every twenty-four hours, 3,500 teens will try illegal drugs for the first time. Today, four million Americans currently use drugs, and it is painfully clear that "Just Saying No" is not enough. • Marijuana, Cigarettes, alcohol are considered “Gateway Drugs”.

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