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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM. MARIJUANA. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. It is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant. The most active component is 9 THC The resin is known as hashish Powerful when soaked in gasoline. STREET NAMES. POT GANGA

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM

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  1. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM

  2. MARIJUANA Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. It is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant. The most active component is 9 THC The resin is known as hashish Powerful when soaked in gasoline

  3. STREET NAMES POT GANGA WEED GRASS JOINT KRYPTONITE

  4. EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA euphoria, distorted perceptions memory impairment difficulty thinking & solving problems. hyperacusis causes Amotivational Syndrome STERILITY

  5. CLUB DRUGS Club drugs tend to be used by teenagers and young adults at bars, nightclubs, concerts, and parties. Club drugs include GHB, Rohypnol®, ketamine, and others. [MDMA (Ecstasy), Methamphetamine, and LSD (Acid), are considered club drugs

  6. STREET NAMES special K, vitamin K, jet (ketamine); G, liquid ecstasy, soap (GHB); roofies (Rohypnol®)

  7. Methamphetamine abuse Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant that is closely related to amphetamine. It is long lasting and toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system. It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting powder taken orally or by snorting or injecting, or a rock "crystal" that is heated and smoked.

  8. Street names Bato o tobats Speed, meth chalk ice crystal glass

  9. METHAMPHETAMINE EFFECT Increases wakefulness and physical activity produces rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat increased blood pressure body temperature. mood disturbances violent behavior anxiety confusion Insomnia

  10. STIMULANTS • As the name suggests, stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure and increase heart rate and respiration. Stimulants historically were used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems, obesity, NARCOLEPSY ADHD, and depression that has not responded to other treatments.

  11. STIMULANTS DEXEDRINE ADDERALL RITALIN CONCERTA EPI & DOPA

  12. CNS DEPRESSANTS • BARBITURATES • BENZODIAZEPINES • DIAZEPAM • CHLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSUM • MIDAZOLAM • ESTAZOLAM • CLOBAZAM • CLONAZEPAM • TRIAZOLAM

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