Title: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUBSTANCE USAGE
1SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUBSTANCE USAGE
2- Cannabis compounds. These compounds are found in
marijuana and hashish. - Central nervous system depressants. Barbiturates
and benzodiazepines are examples of central
nervous system depressants. Phenobarbital and
Seconal are examples of barbiturates.
Benzodiazepines include tranquilizers such as
diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax),),
lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin) and
chlordiazepoxide (Librium). - Central nervous system stimulants. This class of
drugs includes amphetamines, methamphetamine,
cocaine and methylphenidate (Ritalin). - Designer drugs. Synthetic compounds, such as
Ecstasy, which has both amphetamine-like and
hallucinogenic effects, are included in this
category. - Hallucinogens. LSD, phencyclidine (PCP) and
ketamine (special K) are examples of
hallucinogens. - Inhalants. Glue, paint, solvents and nitrous
oxide can all be used as inhalant drugs. - Opioids. Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs
produced naturally from opium or made
synthetically. This class of drugs includes
heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and
oxycodone (Oxycontin
3Narcotics
4Narcotics
- Lower perception of pain
- Include
- Opium
- Morphine
- Codeine
- Oxycodone
- Heroin
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7- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of stimulant use are
- Extremely dilated pupils.
- Dry mouth and nose,
- bad breath,
- frequent lip licking.
- Excessive activity,
- difficulty sitting still,
- lack of interest in food or sleep.
- Irritable, argumentative, nervous.
- Talkative, but conversation often lacks
continuity changes subjects rapidly.
8Depressants AKA Booze, Sauce, Brews, Brewskis,
Hooch, Hard Stuff, Juice
9Depressants
- Relax and slow CNS
- Include
- Alcohol - Chloral Hydrates
- Barbituates - GHB
- Quaaludes - Rohypnol
10- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of depressant use are
- Lack of facial expression or animation
- Flat affect
- Flaccid appearance
- Slurred speech
- There are few readily apparent symptoms. Abuse
may be indicated by activities such as frequent
visits to different physicians for prescriptions
to treat "nervousness", "anxiety"," stress", etc
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12- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of marijuana use are
- Rapid, loud talking and bursts of laughter in
early stages of intoxication. - Sleepy or stuporous in the later stages.
- Forgetfulness in conversation.
- Inflammation in whites of eyes
- Odor similar to burnt rope on clothing or breath.
- Tendency to drive slowly
- Marijuana users are difficult to recognize unless
they are under the influence of the drug at the
time of observation. Casual users may show none
of the general symptoms. Marijuana does have a
distinct odor and may be the same color or a bit
greener than tobacco.
13Inhalants
- Nitrites (butyl or amyl)
- Cyclohexyl nitrite
- Amyl nitrite
- Butyl nitrite
- Gasses
- Nitrous oxide
- Ether
- Chloroform
- Solvents, paints, sprays and fuels
14Common Illustrations of Inhalants
15- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of inhalant use are
- Substance odor on breath and clothes.
- Runny nose.
- Watering eyes.
- Drowsiness or unconsciousness.
- Poor muscle control.
- Prefers group activity to being alone.
- Presence of bags or rags containing dry plastic
cement or other solvent at home, in locker at
school or at work. - Discarded whipped cream, spray paint or similar
chargers (users of nitrous oxide). Small bottles
labeled "incense" (users of butyl nitrite).
16Hallucinogens AKA acid, cid, blotter, illusion,
lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD, magic mushrooms,
mushrooms, shrooms, PCP or Angel Dust.
17Hallucinogens
- Affect serotonin levels
- Include
- LSD - Psilocybin
- PCP - Mescaline (Peyote)
- Ketamine
18- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of hallucinogenic use are
- Extremely dilated pupils
- Warm skin, excessive perspiration and body odor.
- Distorted sense of sight, hearing, touch
distorted image of self and time perception. - Mood and behavior changes,
- Unpredictable flashback episodes even long after
withdrawal (although these are rare).
19Club Drugs
20Ecstasy
21- Know the Signs
- Signs and symptoms of Ecstasy use are
- pupil dilation
- chills or sweating
- high body temperature, sweating profusely
- dehydrated
- confusion
- faintness
- paranoia or severe anxiety
- trance-like state
- transfixed on sites and sounds
- grinding teeth
- very affectionate
22STEROIDSAnabolic-androgenic steroids are
powerful prescription drugs that some athletes
use as a way to boost athletic performance and
build muscle and body mass.
- Acne, really bad acne, especially on face and
back - called roids, juice, hype, or pump.
- Blood clots and stroke
- Liver damage, jaundice, or liver cancer
- Headaches, aching joints, and muscle cramps
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Sleep problems
- Roid rage"severe, aggressive behavior that may
result in violence, such as fighting or
destroying property - Severe mood swings
- Hallucinationsseeing or hearing things that are
not really there - Paranoiaextreme feelings of mistrust and fear
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and thoughts of suicide
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23STEROIDS
24Triple C
Triple C is a slang term for the
over-the-counter medication Coricidin HBP Cough
Cold, which contains dextromethorphan, or DXM.
The medication is abused because it contains
dextromethorphan which, when taken in doses that
dramatically exceed those recommended by
physicians and pharmacists, produces
hallucinations and a sense of dissociation. The
medication is used legitimately to treat the
symptoms that typically result from colds or
upper respiratory allergies.
25CCC Coricidin Cough and Cold.
- Coricidin contains Dextromethorphan, commonly
used over-the-counter for cough and colds. - Users often take 8-20 for LSD-like highs.
- Street names DXM, Triple C, robo, skittles, Dex,
tussin, and Vitamin D. - Symptoms of abuse include hallucinations,
confusion, excitation, increased heart rate,
elevated temperature, dry mouth, slurred speech,
and seizures.
26DXM Effects
- Distorted perceptions of sight sound
- Feelings of detachment
- Separation from the environment
- Separation from self
- Euphoric/ dreamlike state
27Dextromethorphan (DXM)
- Toxicity
- OTC combination w/ antihistamines,
decongestants,acetaminophen, guaifenesin - Serotonin syndrome when combined with other Rx /
OTC medications - Thickeners, glucose toxic to kidneys pancreas
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain,
dizziness - Tolerance and depencance
- Long term cognitive motor impairment?
28- Budder a light green compound made entirely from
cannabis buds. It is purported to be the
strongest and most potent form of cannabis
available. Budder, made by whipping air into
hashish oil and freezing it as an oily substance
is created. It is more potent than a marijuana
joint, as teens will spread it on toast, bread,
etc for a euphoric high!!
29CHEESE
- cheese is a deadly combination of heroin and cold
medicine that is inexpensive to make and easier
to use because it can be smoked or snorted rather
than injected. - It is like "a speed ball" which is a mixture of
cocaine and heroin. Cheese is cheap and very
easily obtained by taking ie Tylenol PM and
combining it with heroin. - provides the same type of "rush" as the "speed
ball". The mixture of "cheese" is about 2 to 8
percent heroin which is enough to be extremely
dangerous
30Looks Like Candy, Devastates Like Hard Drugs
- Hoping to recruit younger users, drug dealers are
creating candy-colored and flavored varieties of
crystal meth. Chocolate, peanut butter and
strawberry? They're not just ice cream flavors,
they are the new taste of meth!! - ie STRAWBERRY QUIK
(taken from ABC News)
31'Skittling' New Drug Of Choice For Some Teens
- Kids call it "skittling" because Coricidin HBP, a
popular over-the-counter cold medication, looks
like candy. At 8 a box, it's a cheap, easy way
to get high, and a lot of kids know about it.
32Physical Signs of Abuse
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Confusion
- Poor coordination
- Rapid heart rate
- Dizziness
- Inability to move arms legs
- Slowed breathing
33DILATED PUPIL
- Other drugs, such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine,
shrooms, and amphetamines cause pupil
dilation.taken from Wikipedia
34PUPIL CONSTRICTION
- Certain drugs cause constriction of the pupils,
such as alcohol and opioids.
35QUICK GUIDE TO SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE USAGE
- Alcohol breathe smells like alcohol, dilated
pupils, cheerful, noisy, more guts, loss of
shyness. - Hashish/weed red eyes, dilated pupils, cheerful,
sleepy, slow, ignorant about what has just been
said, giggling, hungry, heavy arms and legs. - XTC dilated pupils, cheerful, energetic and
talkative. The days after exhausted, down and
empty. - Amphetamines dilated pupils, energetic,
talkative, pale, and restless. The days after
down, empty, exhausted and irritated. - Cocaine dilated pupils (not always), go to the
toilet often, cheerful, energetic, talkative,
reckless, pale, restless, irritated, hot
tempered. The days after down, empty, exhausted.
- LSD dilated pupils, weird ideas, hallucinations.
- Heroin narrow pupils, almost closed eyelids, a
faraway look, passive, quiet, slow breath
36Drug Paraphernalia
37Common Drug Paraphernalia
38Inconspicuous Drug Paraphernalia