ILL EFFECTS OF COCAINE, CANABIS, ETC.DRUGS.pptx

ill effects of drugs and substances.

1. ILL EFFECTS OF DRUGS

2. Drugs are chemicals that affect the body and brain. Different drugs can have different effects. Some effects of drugs include health consequences that are long-lasting and permanent. They can even continue after a person has stopped taking the substance . There are a few ways a person can take drugs, including injection, inhalation and ingestion.

3. The effects of the drug on the body can depend on how the drug is delivered. For example, the injection of drugs directly into the bloodstream has an immediate impact, while ingestion has a delayed effect. But all misused drugs affect the brain. Today, more than 7 million people suffer from an illicit drug disorder, and one in four deaths results from illicit drug use. In fact, more deaths, illnesses and disabilities are associated with drug abuse than any other preventable health condition. People suffering from drug and alcohol addiction also have a higher risk of unintentional injuries, accidents and domestic violence incidents. The good news is: Substance use disorders are treatable.

4. Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant. It comes in powder form and is usually white, yellowish, grey or a pinky colour . It is snorted or ingested and it takes effect after about half an hour. Difficulty sleeping Amphetamines (speed or whiz, diet pills, ecstasy) Extreme and Long Term Effects Dangerous and Short Term Effects

5. Cannabis is usually smoked with tobacco. It is available in the form of resin, dried and chopped leaves and - less commonly - oil. The main active compound in cannabis is THC. Cannabis (marijuana, grass, dope, pot, puff, weed)

6. Cocaine is most commonly found as a white crystalline powder, and is usually snorted but is occasionally made into a solution and injected. The effects of cocaine are similar to amphetamines and crack in that they create physical and mental arousal. When cocaine is snorted the effect is almost immediate and then peaks and fades within 15 - 30 minutes. This often results in users repeating their use almost every 20 minutes or so in order to maintain the desired effect. The snorting of cocaine can lead to mucosal constriction and eventually perforation of the nasal septum. Cocaine (Charlie, coke, snow)

7. Hallucinogens are a class of drugs that cause profound distortions in a person's perceptions of reality, otherwise known as hallucinations. While under the influence of hallucinogens, users might see images, hear sounds or feel sensations that seem to be real but aren't. Hallucinogens- LSD, PCP, Special K, etc.

8. Opioids are drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain. Continued use and abuse can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms. They come in tablets, capsules or liquid. Opioids – Heroin, Morphine, Codeine Dangerous and Extreme Effects Drowsiness Constipation Reduced Sexual Desire Mental fog, nausea Overdose: The person's face is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch Their body goes limp Their fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color They start vomiting or making gurgling noises They cannot be awakened or are unable to speak Their breathing or heartbeat slows or stops

9. Illicit drug use poses risks for pregnant women and their babies. Drugs may contain impurities that can be harmful to an unborn baby. Pregnant women who use drugs may be more likely to harm the fetus with risky behaviors and poor nutrition. Drug use can lead to premature birth or low birth weight. It can also cause the baby to have withdrawal symptoms (sometimes in the form of neonatal abstinence syndrome), birth defects or learning and behavioral problems later in life. EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON UNBORN BABIES

10. Substance use disorders can lead to multiple behavioral problems, both in the short- and long-term, which can include: PARANOIA AGGRESSIVENESS HALLUCINATIONS ADDICTION IMPAIRED JUDGMENT IMPULSIVENESS LOSS OF SELF-CONTROL DRUG EFFECTS ON BEHAVIOR