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McMaster University Security Services

Learn about the physical and psychological effects, slang names, signs of use, and symptoms of marijuana, crystal meth, and cocaine. Discover how regulation and taxation have influenced drug control laws. Fill out a program evaluation form at www.mcmaster.ca/security.

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McMaster University Security Services

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  1. McMaster University Security Services Drug Education Sgt O’Donnell

  2. Marijuana

  3. About Marijuana Attempts to regulate and tax the drug began in 1937 and eventually it was classified as a Schedule I drug by the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Slang or Street Names:Weed, Pot, Bud, Grass

  4. What does it look like?

  5. The Marijuana plant is a green leafy bush with serrated leaves. The leaves are dried and then smoked in hand rolled cigarettes.

  6. In Plant Form

  7. In Bud Form

  8. Rolled as a cigarette

  9. As a Cigar

  10. Physical and Psychological Effects • Relaxation • Euphoria • Increased appetite • Altered perception, • Impaired coordination, • Paranoia • Increase in heart rate

  11. Signs and Symptoms of a high: • Pleasurable sensations • Feeling "stoned" • Relaxation • Distorted perception • Vivid sights • Vivid sounds

  12. More Symptoms… • Dry mouth • Dry eyes • Hunger - commonly called the "munchies" • Thirst • Increased laughing • Clumsiness • Poor coordination • Poor driving • Unawareness of time passage

  13. Other possible symptoms use: (especially with excessive doses) • Anxiety • Fear of dying • Panic • Panic attack • Psychosis • Psychosis • Hallucinations • Paranoia • Confusion • Vomiting • Red eyes

  14. Symptoms of long-term use: • Cannabis dependence • Psychological • Dependence • Apathy

  15. Drug Paraphynilia

  16. Crystal MethSlang or Street Names:Crystal, Speed, Go Fast, Crank EFFECTS Euphoria Loss of appetite Increased blood pressure Paranoia Aggressiveness Convulsions Stroke and death Stimulate that was used for treatment of narcolepsy in the late 1930’s.

  17. Cocaine

  18. COCAINESlang or Street Names:Blow, Powder, White, Coke, Cane Cocaine was first used in the 1800's as an anesthetic. Extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon Coca Bush grown in South America, it is the most potent stimulant of a natural origin. Abuse and adverse side affects caused the drug to be restricted in 1906.

  19. Cocaine is available as either a powder or base form • Cocaine in powder form can be • Snorted • Injected • Taken orally. • Cocaine Base, commonly referred to as "Crack", is smoked.

  20. Physical and Psychological effects of Cocaine • euphoria • loss of appetite • dilated pupils • paranoia • increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

  21. Questions??? Please fill out our program evaluation form at: www.mcmaster.ca/security

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