TYPES OF DRUGS
Cocaine-Cocaine, even when taken in small doses, is a very dangerous stimulant. It induces euphoria, increases
blood pressure, and accelerates the heart ...
Effects:
Effects vary from person to person. They will depend on the size, weight and health of the person taking
cocaine, whether they are used to taking the drug, whether other drugs are present in their body, and of
course, the amount taken.
Street Name of Cocaine
coke, crack, nose candy, snow, white lady, toot, Charlie, blow, white dust or stardust.
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Cannabis, which somepeople call marijuana, refers to the dried leaves,
flowers, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa L plant.
Effects:
Some of the short-term physical effects of cannabis use include
increased heart rate, dry mouth, reddening of the eyes (congestion of
the conjunctival blood …
Street names:marijuana, dope, pot, grass, weed, head, mary jane,
doobie, bud, ganja, hashish, hash, bhang
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anxiety, a
Barbiturates area category of sedative-hypnotic
medications used for treating seizure disorders,
neonatal withdrawal, insomnia, preoperative anxiety,
and the .
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hallucinogens? LSD andketamine are chemical-
based hallucinogens; magic mushrooms (psilocybin)
and peyote cactus are plant-based hallucinogens.
Stimulants, Depressants and Hallucinogens | Adis
Hallucinogens. Hallucinogens, or psychedelics, are a
group of drugs that alter a person's perception of
reality. They also change a person's
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depressants? Depressant substances reduce arousal
and stimulation. They affect the central nervous
system, slowing down the messages between the
brain ...
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Party drugs. Partydrugs are a group of stimulants and
hallucinogens. They are often used by young people in an
attempt to enhance a party, festival or ...
Inhalants
• Description: Chemicalsinhaled for a brief high.
• Glue:
• - Effects: Dizziness, hallucinations
• - Street Names: Huff, Sniff
• Nitrous Oxide:
• - Effects: Laughter, numbness
• - Street Names: Whippets, Laughing Gas
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Party/Designer Drugs
• Description:Synthetic drugs used recreationally, especially in party settings.
• MDMA:
• - Effects: Euphoria, emotional warmth
• - Street Names: Ecstasy, Molly
• Bath Salts:
• - Effects: Agitation, paranoia
• - Street Names: Cloud Nine, Flakka
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Dangers of DrugUse
• • Physical health damage (e.g., liver, brain, heart)
• • Mental health issues (e.g., depression, psychosis)
• • Risk of overdose and death
• • Legal consequences (e.g., arrest, imprisonment)
• • Social and family problems
• • Increased risk of accidents and violence
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Conclusion
• Drug abusehas serious health, legal, and social consequences.
• Understanding drug types, effects, and risks is essential for prevention.
• Education, awareness, and community support can help reduce drug-related harm.
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