ILLEGAL DRUGS:

Their Types and Effects

What is a drug?
a natural or artificial medicinal substance given
to treat or prevent disease or to lessen pain.


an illegal and sometimes addictive substance
that causes changes in behavior and
perception.
What are the types of illegal drugs?
1. Stimulants
o substances that
stimulate or speed
up the functions of
the nervous
system
o drugs used to
increase alertness,
relieve fatigue, feel
stronger and more
decisive; used for
euphoric effects
What are the types of illegal drugs?
1. Stimulants
o Caffeine found
in tea, coffee, cola
drinks and
chocolate
tea
What are the types of illegal drugs?
1. Stimulants
o Cocaine white powder from coca trees.
coca
coccaine
What are the types of illegal drugs?
1. Stimulants
o Amphetamines known as pep pills
What are the types of illegal drugs?
1. Stimulants
o Nicotine substance found in tobacco products
What are the possible effects of
stimulants?
increased heart and respiratory rates
elevated blood pressure
dilated pupils and decreased appetite
high doses may cause rapid or irregular
heartbeat
loss of coordination
a feeling of restlessness, anxiety and delusions

What are the types of illegal drugs?
2. Depressants
o substances that slow down the functions of
the nervous system

o used to relieve anxiety, irritability, and
tension

What are the types of illegal drugs?
2. Depressants
o Barbiturates used to overcome insomnia and
treat epilepsy

What are the types of illegal drugs?
2. Depressants
o Tranquilizers and sleeping pills

What are the types of illegal drugs?
2. Depressants
o Alcohol - is a clear drink that is made from
corn, barley, grain, rye, or a beverage
containing ethyl.



What are the types of illegal drugs?

o It acts primarily on the nerve cells within the
brain. It interferes with communication
between nerve cells and all other cells,
suppressing the activities of excitatory nerve
pathways and increasing the activities of
inhibitory nerve pathways.



What are the types of illegal drugs?
2. Depressants
o Alcohol


What are the possible effects of
Depressants?
Small amounts cause calmness and relaxed
muscles

Larger amounts cause slurred speech, impaired
judgment, loss of motor coordination

Very large doses may cause respiratory
depression, coma and death
What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens

o substances that cause hallucinations, illusions
and distorted images


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o Marijuana made
from the shredded
leaves and stems
of the hemp plant
called Cannabis
sativa


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o Angel dust also
known as PCP


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o LSD (lysergic acid
diethylamide
also known as
Psychedelics
which makes
users see bright
colors


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o Mescaline derived from peyote cactus


What are the types of illegal drugs?
3. Hallucinogens
o Mescaline derived from peyote cactus


What are the possible effects of
Hallucinogens?
rapidly changing feelings

chronic use may cause persistent problems,
depression, violent behaviour, anxiety and
distorted perception of time

large doses may cause convulsions, coma, heart
and ruptured blood vessels in the brain
What are the types of illegal drugs?
4. Narcotics substances that induce sleep and
relieve pain
o Opium derived from the juice of poppy pods


What are the types of illegal drugs?
4. Narcotics substances that induce sleep and
relieve pain
o Morphine


What are the types of illegal drugs?
4. Narcotics substances that induce sleep and
relieve pain
o Heroine


What are the types of illegal drugs?
4. Narcotics substances that induce sleep and
relieve pain
o Codeine analgesic and cough suppressant


What are the possible effects of
Narcotics?
Euphoria

Shallow breathing, watery eyes, yawning,
cramps

Loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, panic, chills
and sweating


What are the types of illegal drugs?
5. Inhalants substances that are inhaled,
absorbed through the lungs and enter
the bloodstream allowing its chemicals
to travel to the brain and other tissues
throughout the body.


What are the types of illegal drugs?
5. Inhalants


o glue
o correction fluid
o Paint/ paint thinner
o marker pens
o nail polish remover
o gasoline


What are the types of illegal drugs?
5. Inhalants


o room
deodorizers
o rugby
o hair spray


What are the possible effects of
Inhalants?
immediate effects include relaxation, euphoria,
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting


long term effects include memory loss, visual
disturbances, motor problems, peripheral nerve
damage and damage to the lungs, liver, heart
and kidney.