HELP IS AT YOUR DOORSTEP.

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HELP IS AT YOUR DOORSTEP.
ON CAMPUS POWER Peers Offering Wellness and
Educational Resources http//www3.villanova.edu/he
althandwellness/power/ The Center for Health and
Wellness Education Health Services Building, 1st
Floor www.villanova.edu/healthandwellness The
Counseling Center Health Services Building, 2nd
Floor www.studentlife.villanova.edu/counselingcent
er/
OFF CAMPUS Locate the Nearest Drug Abuse
Agency www.nasadad.org
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Commonly Abused Drugs
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Ritalin Adderall
STIMULANT Meaning enhanced brain activity, can
create sense of euphoria Increase in blood
pressure, heart rate, respiration, blood glucose
constricts blood vessels
TREATS Narcolepsy ADD ADHD Appetite
Suppression Asthma Depression (rarely)
Due to their HIGH potential for ABUSE and
ADDICTION, the medical use is DECREASING
BUT
Taking high doses repeatedly over a short time
can lead to feelings of hostility paranoia
dangerously high body temperatures irregular
heartbeat
Can be addictive in that individuals begin to use
them compulsively
Potential for heart attacks or lethal seizures
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OXYCONTIN, PERCOCET, VICODIN, DEMEROL
Pain Relievers (codeine /
morphine)
Treats Pain due to disease,
injury, or surgery
Can Cause Drowsiness, constipation, slow
breathing and create feeling of euphoria
Long-term use can lead to -physical
dependence -addiction and withdrawal
(if use is reduced/stopped)
Taking a single large dose could cause severe
respiratory depression (slowed breathing) that
can lead to death
Chronic use can result in tolerance
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ATIVAN, VALIUM, XANAX
Treats Anxiety Sleep disorders

Overdose can be FATAL!!!
Using them with other substances, PARTICULARLY
ALCOHOL, can slow breathing, both heart rate and
respiration, and possibly lead to DEATH
Central Nervous System Depressants
Produces drowsy or calming effect
Long term abuse can lead to
tolerance
physical dependence
withdrawal (if use is
reduced/stopped)
Slows down normal brain function
Can act as anesthetic in high doses
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Check out these other GREAT Resources
National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA)
1-888-NIH-NIDA (1-888-644-6432)
www.drugabuse.gov
Partnership for a Drug Free America www.drugfreea
merica.com

• www.painfullyobvious.com

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration Prescription Drug Abuse
Info www.rx.samhsa.gov
Office of the National Drug Control
Policy www.freevibe.com
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BEWARE OF OXYCONTIN
The FDA has strengthened warnings and precaution
sections in its labeling
A Narcotic drug approved for the treatment of
moderate to severe pain
Many police and health departments are finding
that Oxycontin has surpassed cocaine and heroin
as the leading drug of abuse
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Affects and Symptoms of Abuse
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