Stimulants
What do stimulants do?
Stimulants speed up the body’s systems
What do hallucinogen?
A hallucinogen is a drug or chemical capable of producing hallucinations. A hallucination is a false perception through one of the senses (for example, seeing or hearing something that is not there).
What are depressants?
By slowing down the activity of the central nervous system, muscles and nerves.
What age is cannabis for recreational use allowed?
19
What is harm reduction?
Policies, programmes and practices that aim to minimise the negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies and drug laws
What is the most common form of stimulant use in teens?
Vaping (nicotine)
Name 3 examples of hallucinogens
LSD, Acid, Mushies, Mescaline, Tabs, Magic Mushrooms and Micro Dots
What is the most commonly abused depressant?
Alcohol
If someone shows signs of alcohol poisoning: what are the 2 most important steps you should take?
1: Call 9-1-1
2: Recovery Position
Which harm reduction practice encourages people who use drugs to never use alone, in order to have someone available to help in case of overdose?
Buddy systems
Name 3 examples of stimulants?
Nicotine, Caffeine, ChocolateCocaine, Methamphetamine (also known as “Meth”), MDMA (also known as “Molly” or “Ecstasy”)
Name risks or harms of hallucinogens (2) ?
Seizures, strong and unpredictable effects, mental health, overheating, dehydration, death
Fear, depression, anxiety, and paranoia
This effect, commonly associated with depressants, involves a slowed heart rate, reduced breathing, and drowsiness.
Sedation
The substance that's primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person's mental state
THC
Harm reduction programs sometimes offer this service to test substances for dangerous additives or contaminants, such as fentanyl, that might increase the risk of overdose.
Drug checking or drug testing services
This neurotransmitter is primarily affected by stimulants, leading to increased feelings of pleasure, focus, and energy.
Hallucinogens affect the brain by primarily altering the activity of this neurotransmitter, which is involved in mood, perception, and cognition?
*hint: starts with "S"
Serotonin
This potentially dangerous combination of depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines, increases the risk of overdose and death.
Polysusbtance
What type of drug is cannabis?
Give 2 examples of when are substances useful.
Medical facilities, in ceremonies, to treat illnesses and conditions.
What are the adverse effects of stimulants? (2)
Dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. They increase your heart rate, breathing rate, and brain function.
What are the positive effects of hallucinogens? (2)
Feelings of empathy, connectedness and understanding; Feelings of increased creativity or insight; Lowered anxiety or fear
What are the uses of prescribed depressants?
Induce sleep (insomnia), relieve anxiety, panic attacks, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures.
What does the acronym CUPS stand for in Alcohol Poisoning?
C - Cold, clammy skin
U - Unconsciousness
P - Puking, particularly while passed out
S - Slowed or irregular breathing
List two ways you can “walk away” from peer pressure
Listen to your own feelings, enlist a friend to resist as well, choose friends wisely, stay away from peers who are doing things that are wrong, ask an adult to help, say “No”, be direct, create boundaries, use humour, move away.