Substances of abuse and their effects on the body
Marijuana effects the body in what ways?
Slowed thinking, impairment of short-term memory, altered sense of time, reduced motivation, irritation of respiratory tissue, possible lung disease, paranoia and psychosis.
Methamphetamine
What is a stimulant
Narcotics/Opiates effect on driving by?
Drowsiness, mental confusion, visual impairment, and impaired judgment.
What are mushrooms classified as?
What are hallucinogens.
List signs of a substance use disorder
Withdrawal symptoms
Continued use despite problems with work, school or family/social obligations.
Using for longer periods of time than intended, or using larger amounts than intended.
Cravings that are so intense it is difficult to think about anything else.
Wanting to reduce or stop use, and being unable to do so
Central nervous system stimulants such as caffeine, weight loss pills, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, and speed effects the body in which ways?
Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and body temperature, changes in alertness and energy. Increased irritability, brief euphoria, anxiety, spasms, loss of coordination, possible seizures, paranoia, hallucinations, violent behavior, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and death.
Alcohol
What is a depressant.
Hallucinogens effects on driving by causing?
Distorted senses and confusion, impaired motor coordination, unpredictable or out-of-control behavior, confusion and panic in drivers.
What are bath salts classified as?
What is stimulants and hallucinogens.
What are some withdrawal symptoms of alcohol?
Tremors, seizures, fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite, raised blood pressure, irritability, hallucinations, delirium, anxiety, and death.
How do hallucinogens or psychedelics (LSD, mescaline, peyote) effect the body?
Senses are distorted; increased heart rate and blood pressure; sweating, tremors, sleeplessness; impaired memory and attention span; possible panic, confusion, mood swings and flashbacks; possible brain damage.
Heroin
What is a narcotic.
Inhalants effects on driving by?
Causing disorientation, impaired judgment and coordination.
Opiates/opioids such as naloxone, oxycontin, Vicodin, morphine, dilaudid, methadone, hydrocodone, and suboxone are classified as?
What are narcotics.
What are withdrawal symptoms of narcotics?
Fever, sweating, irritability, mood swings, runny nose, achy muscles, flu like symptoms, depression.
Inhalants effect the body by?
Short-term effects may include rapid or irregular heartbeat, depressed respiratory rate, sneezing, coughing, rash, nausea, headache, drowsiness; long-term effects may include paranoia and damage to the lungs, liver, kidneys, and the brain.
Ecstasy
What is both stimulant and hallucinogenic qualities.
Prescription drugs effects on driving?
Causes drowsiness, altered senses, impaired coordination, mental confusion.
Marijuana is classified as a?
What is depressant or hallucinogen.
What are withdrawal symptoms of stimulants?
Irritability, chills, hunger, weight loss, jittery, fatigue, lethargy, anxiety, depression.
Narcotics/Opiates effects on the body are?
Brief, dream-like sensations of well-being and relaxation, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, mood swings, mental confusion; long-term effects may include infections of the heart lining and valves, skin abscesses, congested lungs.
Butane, rubber cement, aerosol products, glue, gas, whip-its.
What are inhalants.
Alcohol effects on driving?
Causing impaired reaction time, exaggeration of emotions and behavior, difficulty performing gross motor skills, uncoordinated movements, blackouts.
GHB and Rohypnol are classified as?
What are depressants.
Which substances can cause death from withdrawals?
What are alcohol and benzodiazepines.