Alcohol
(Bevvy/Booze)
(Bevvy/Booze)
How you might feel...
- Sociable, chatty, relaxed and/or anxious, aggressive, risk-taking.
How do people take it?
Bonsai can be snorted or swallowed.
How you might feel...
Excited, confident and/or anxious, happy, panicky, risk-taking.
What are found in Cigarettes?
Tobacco is found in cigarettes which are smoked and shisha which is smoked through a waterpipe.
What are the health effects of these OTC medicines?
Effects on your body...
- Too much alcohol can mean slurred speech, blurred vision, loss of balance/coordination.
Physical health risks...
Some risks include intense anxiety, nausea, vomiting, confusion, poor coordination, and seizures.
How long it takes to work...
5 - 30 mins on average.
Can you get addicted?
Yes. Tobacco contains nicotine, a highly addictive drug. Smoking any drug gets it to the brain very quickly.
Disadvantages of over-the-counter medications...
Can you get addicted?
Why or why not?
Some people drink excessively on a daily basis, and if this happens, alcohol may start to take on an excessive amount of importance in their lives. Alcohol is the loss of control over drinking, and it carries an increased risk of negative health effects.
How long does it effect your body?
How long the effects last and the drug stays in your system depends on how much you’ve taken, your size and what other drugs you may have also taken.
Can you get addicted?
Yes, cocaine is very addictive. This is because regular use changes the way the brain releases dopamine, a brain chemical that makes you feel happy.
How do people take it?
Most people smoke tobacco in a cigarette. Cigarettes can be manufactured or hand-rolled using rolling tobacco.
What can drugs do to your heart?
An abnormal heart rate to a heart attack.
How long it takes to work...
Effects kick in within about 10 minutes or so, depending on the strength of your drink and how fast you drink it.
How is it sold?
It is either sold like a fine white powder or as a liquid.
Common risks...
Anyone can have a panic attack, heart attack and/or stroke if they take too much cocaine.
Physical health risks...
Tobacco smoke contains over 5,000 chemicals, many of which are poisonous including more than 70 which can cause cancer.
How quickly do side effects happen?
Side effects can happen within minutes after ingesting a medicine.
Common risks...
Accidents, assaults, and falls can cause injuries as a result of binge drinking. Damage to the body, brain, and organs are among the long-term consequences. The chance of dying increases when alcohol is combined with benzos or other depression medications.
Is it addictive?
Why or why not?
Yes, it is addictive because it is easy to overdose without thinking.
Effects on your body...
Faster heart rate, raised body temperature, feel sick and/or want to go to the toilet more.
How long does it take to get to the brain?
It takes just 8 to 10 seconds for the nicotine to reach the brain after tobacco smoke is inhaled.
Legal consequences of over the counter drugs...
Severe legal and professional consequences, including arrests for inappropriate behavior, loss of drivers license and loss of job.