Cocaine
What effect does this have on your body?
Increased body temperature, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure.
What are physical signs of methamphetamine use?
Grinding teeth, picking at skin, weight loss
True or False, is this the most common drug in the world?
True
How many people die from second hand smoke per year?
A: 15,000
B:41,000
C: 35,000
D: 60,000
B: 41,000 non smokers die from diseases caused by second hand smoke per year
- Prescription stimulant medication composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine
- Primarily used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
- Schedule II substance that has a high potential for abuse.
Adderall
Ritalin is made from methylphenidate.
What are the psychological effects of withdrawal from this drug?
Severe depression, mood swings, irritability
How does it affect you psychologically?
Hallucinations, paranoia, and aggression
Is there a harmful amount of coffee to the body?
Yes, drinking more than 4 cups of coffee daily can increase risk of death by 21%
How does nicotine effect the body?
increase in heart rate, increase in blood pressure, increase in respiration
- Stimulant made from ingredients such as cold medications, battery acid, fertilizer, drain cleaner, anti-freeze.
- Also called ice, speed, crank, crystal.
What are the dietary effects of cocaine?
Loss of appetite and malnourishment
Methamphetamine causes changes to the areas of the brain responsible for what?
Memory and motor skills
What are some negative physical effects of caffeine?
Depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, anxiety, headaches, shakiness
How many chemicals are in cigarettes?
Over 7,000
- Powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant that's native to South America.
- A fine, white, crystal powder
- Typically used by rubbing on gums, snorting, injecting or swallowed.
What is the most common cause of death among cocaine users?
Cardiac arrest followed by respiratory arrest
List 3 withdrawal symptoms of Methamphetamines
Depression, anxiety, increased appetite, tiredness, intense cravings, dehydration, fatigue, muscle pain/spasms, psychosis
Can caffeine cause psychosis?
Yes, it can worse psychosis in individuals with some mental health diagnosis
How long does nicotine stay in your blood stream?
3-4 days
- Powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant that's native to South America.
- Created from powder cocaine mixed with water and baking soda
- Usually smoked.
- Highly concentrated and extremely addictive.
How long does cocaine stay in your body?
1-7 days depending on amount and frequency of use
Methamphetamine can cause the body to heat up excessively which can lead to what?
A: Convulsions
B: Lung Cancer
C: Heart Attack
D: Brain Tumor
Convulsions, while meth can cause heart attacks, increased body temp is what can cause convulsions
Do people who smoke cigarettes drink more coffee than nonsmokers?
Yes, for a few reasons. First is that people often correlate smoking a cigarette with coffee first thing in the morning. But additionally, smokers metabolize caffeine faster, resulting in them drinking almost 2x as much coffee as nonsmokers.
What are health effects that occur from vaping?
Popcorn lungs, pneumonia, and collapsed lung
- Human-made stimulant chemically similar to cathinone, a substance found in the Khat plant, but can be much stronger and more dangerous.
- Usually white or brown crystal-like powder sold in small plastic or foil packages labeled "not for human consumption"
- Effects include paranoia, hallucinations, increased friendliness, excited delirium
- Usually swallowed, snorted, smoked, or injected