Marijuana and other Illegal Drugs

1. Marijuana and other Illegal Drugs

2. Who is Saying NO to Marijuana • Less than 3 percent of teens in Canada use marijuana daily • Does not fit the lifestyle of: • Young people who are active in sports or other activities • Young people who are concerned about the effects of smoking on their health

4. Marijuana and the Law • All forms of cannabis are subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) • Possession of small quantities: • $1,000 fine • Imprisonment for up to six months • Trafficking, cultivation, and importing or exporting of cannabis products all carry jail terms

5. Hallucinogens: LSD • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) • Effects are unpredictable • Emotional reactions can change rapidly between euphoria, sadness, and fear • “Bad trip” involves anxiety, terrifying thoughts and feelings, and disorienting sensations • Regular users can experience upsetting flashbacks without taking the drug again

6. Hallucinogens: Ecstasy • Short-term effects: • Dilated pupils • Tightening of the jaw • Nausea • Sweating • Dry mouth and throat • Increased blood pressure and heart rate • Loss of appetite • Long-term effects: • Impaired short-term memory • Depression • Mood changes • Disrupted sleep patterns

7. What are Date Rape Drugs • Rohypnol® • Colourless, tasteless, and odourless • Leaves people with little or no memory of events while on the drug • GHB (liquid E) • Tastes slightly salty • High doses cause extreme fatigue and unconsciousness • Ketamine (Special K, K) • Produces numbness and paralysis • High doses can lead to unconsciousness

8. How to Protect Yourself • Always party with friends • Know who is pouring your drink • Watch your drink • Tell someone you trust if you feel overly intoxicated or have lost control of yourself • Don’t plan to go home by yourself

9. Depressants: Heroine & Opiates • Low doses cause: • Reduced physical and emotional pain • Dizziness • Reduced mental altertness • Drowsiness • Nausea and vomiting • High doses cause: • Euphoria • Impaired concentration • Slower breathing • Low blood pressure • Constipation • Large doses can produce stupor, coma, or even death from respiratory failure

10. Depressants: Inhalants and Prescribed CNS Depressant Medication • Inhalants: • Paint thinners, modelling glue, gasoline, and cleaning fluids • Produce feelings of euphoria and light-headedness • Can result in brain damage, suffocation, and death • Prescribed CNS Depressant Medications: • Barbiturates and tranquilizers • Used to treat anxiety, nervousness, sleep problems, and to relax muscles • Discontinuing use can lead to withdrawal symptoms

11. Stimulants: Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) • Effects: • Increased alertness and energy • Feeling of well-being • Decreased appetite • Rapid heart beat and breathing • Increased blood pressure • Sweating • Dilated pupils • Dry mouth • Euphoria • Dependence

12. Stimulants: Cocaine and Crack • Physical effects: • Rapid heart beat • Dilated pupils, sweating • Decreased appetite • Muscle spasms, tremors • Headache, pressure in the chest • Nausea and fever • Blurred vision, convulsions • Emotional effects: • Euphoria • Severe agitation • Paranoid thinking • Erratic or violent behaviour • Hallucinations