Inhalants
What are inhalants?
What are some slang words for Marijuana?
Weed, Pot, Grass, Reefer, Ganja, Mary Jane, Blunt, Joint, Trees
How does methamphetamine affect your brain?
Meth causes changes in the brain circuits that control reward, stress, decision-making, and impulse control, making it more and more difficult to stop using even when it is having negative effects on your life and health.
Is cocaine use a problem?
Yes.
There were 1.9 million current cocaine users ages 12 or older in 2018.
What are some slang words for Heroin?
Smack, Horse, Brown Sugar, Junk, Black Tar, Big H, Dope, Skag, Negra, Skunk, White Horse, China White, Chiva, Hell Dust, Thunder
True
Inhalants starve the body of oxygen and force the heart to beat rapidly and irregularly.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What are some slang terms for methamphetamine?
Meth, Speed, Crystal, Crank, Chalk, Tina, Tweak, Go-Fast, Ice, Glass, Uppers
Cocaine is a white powder that can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Crack, an altered form of cocaine, is a rock crystal that is usually smoked.
Can heroin kill you?
Yes. Heroin slows and sometimes stops breathing, which can result in death. In 2015, there were 2,343 overdose deaths related to heroin or other illicit opioids among people ages 15 to 24.
True or False
People who use inhalants often experience nausea and vomiting.
True
Can people become addicted to Marijuana?
Yes.
Marijuana can lead to a marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in severe cases.
True or False
Using Meth can cause you to be calm.
False
Meth is an addictive drug that can cause aggression, violent behavior, and psychosis (loss of contact with reality).
True or False
Cocaine is legal.
False
Cocaine in any form is illegal in all 50 states.
What does Heroin look like?
Heroin can be a white or dark brown powder or a black tar.
What are some slang terms for Inhalants?
Gluey, Huff, Whippets, Laughing Gas, Snappers, Poppers, Rush, Bold
True or False
Marijuana affects your ability to drive.
True
Marijuana can seriously affect your sense of time and your coordination.
Can using methamphetamines kill you?
High doses can cause the body to overheat to dangerous levels. Death can result from stroke, heart attack, or multiple organ problems caused by overheating.
Yes. Cocaine impairs your judgement, which may lead to risky sexual behaviors. This can increase your risk for HIV/AIDS, other diseases, rape, and unplanned pregnancy.
- Shallow breathing
- Extremely small pupils
- Clammy skin
- Bluish-colored nails and lips
- Convulsions
- Coma
Can Inhalants make me lose control?
Yes.
Inhalants affect your brain and can cause you to feel less inhibited and less in control. You can become reckless, uncoordinated, and aggressive.
How can you tell if a friend is using Marijuana?
- Poor physical coordination
- Red eyes
- Unusual smell on clothing
- Problems with short-term memory
- Anxiety
Methamphetamine is a white, odorless bitter-tasting, crystalline powder that dissolves easily in water or alcohol.
True or False
Cocaine is addictive
True
Repeated cocaine use changes the brain circuits that process feelings of pleasure, which can cause a person to lose interest in other areas of their life, like school, friends, and sports.
True or False
Heroin addiction is not treatable.
False
Heroin addiction is treatable. Medication, in combination with behavioral treatment, can help people stop using heroin and recover from addiction.