long term and short term effects

1. SHORT TERM AND LONG
TERM EFFECTS OF
SUBSTANCE USE AND
ABUSE

2. DEPRESSANTS
Depressants also known as
“downers”, suppress or
slow down the central
nervous system.
Depressants are also called
sedatives in medical field.

3. DEPRESSANTS
Examples are:
Tranquilizers
Barbiturates
Hypnotics
Alcohol

4. Short-Term Effects

5. Slow brain function which
leads to temporary memory
loss
Slow pulse and heart rate
Below normal breathing
pattern
Low blood pressure

6. Confusion and irritability
Inability to concentrate and
poor judgment
Dizziness and light-
headedness
Slurred speech

7. Loss of body balance and
sluggishness
Depression

8. Long-Term effects

9. Agitation and aggressive
behaviors
Depression leading to
mental disorders
Hypertension or high blood
pressure
Cardiovascular diseases

10. Paralysis of the muscles
and nerves
Brain stroke
Chronic liver disease
Renal or kidney failure
Cancer of the colon and
other form of cancer

11. Diabetes
Coma and death

12. STIMULANTS
Stimulants are also known
as “uppers” or “speeders”
A person can stay awake
for longer periods under the
influence of stimulant drugs.

13. STIMULANTS
Caffeine is a stimulant
which is found in soft drinks,
energy drinks, coffee, tea
and chocolate.

14. short-Term effects

15. Increase heart rate and
pulse rate
Increase respiration
(breathing) rate
Increase digestive
processes
Increase blood pressure

16. Increase body temperature
Decrease appetite
Alert body responses
Inability to sleep
Euphoria
Depression (the “down” that
follows the “up” sensation)

17. Long-Term effects

18. Paranoia
Heart attack
Brain stroke
Kidney damage
Liver damage
Coma which leads to death

19. CRITERIA
Accuracy of the
content
Cooperation of group
members
Creativity
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20. QUIZ

21. TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and
FALSE if it is incorrect.
Write your answer on a ¼
sheet of paper. (5pts)

22. 1) Depressant drugs are also know
as “Uppers” or “Speeders”.
2) Depressants are being used in
medical field.
3) Methamphetamine is an example
of a depressant drug.
4) alcohol is an example of stimulant
drug.
5) Depressants are also called as
Sedatives

23. ANSWER KEY
1) False
2) True
3) False
4) False
5) True

24. ASSIGNMENT
Make an essay about “The
Effects of Drug Abuse” in
an oslo paper