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Risk Taking Behaviour Substance us of Drugs By Ella M & Violet Wong -…
Risk Taking Behaviour Substance us of Drugs
By Ella M & Violet Wong
Smoking
Overall consequences
lung cancer
diabetes
heart disease
eye diseases
problems of the immune system
rheumatoid arthritis
Types of smoking
Cigarettes
risk factors
Larynx (voice box)
gum disease
tooth lose
heart diease
tobacco wrapped in a leaf
Cigars/pipes
Kookahs/Shishas
tobacco that comes out in different flavours
apple
mint
chocolate
coconut
etc..
produce high carbon monoxide
bladder, lung and oral cancer
Vaping
particular in young people
different flavours
Stimulants
Cocaine
inhaled
injected
Looks like:
is white crystalline powder
Crack cocaine
Looks like:
white pellects
rocks that looks like soap
smoked
Amphetamines
Forms
capsules
pills
Ways taken:
Orally
Injected
Inhaled
Methamphetamines
forms
white powder
pills
Ways taken:
Taken orally
Injected
Inhaled
Risk Factors
(most common) :
hallucinations
loss of appetite
increase blood pressure
increase heart rate
different sleeping patterns
Depressants
Alcohol
Can lead to
being abusive
addictive
overdose
Narcotics
Heroin
Injected Smoked
Inhaled
Side affects & Risks
Low body temperature
Being dependant on Heroin
Cravings
Muscle spasms
Fast heartbeat
Stomach and leg cramps
Long term problems
Mood swings
Depression and Anxiety
Neglect their health
Suffer physical illnesses
Slow heartbeat
Muscle twitching
To relieve short-term or long-term moderate to severe pain
Morphine
Injected Smoked Inhaled
Side affects & Risks
Agitation, Hallucinations
seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist
Fast Heartbeat
It may not pump enough blood to the rest of the body and the
Severe muscle stiffness
Vomiting
Swelling of the eyes, face, mouth, lips or throat
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Blurred vision
To relieve short-term or long-term moderate to severe pain
Codeine
Opioid pain-relief medicine used for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain
Injected Taken orally
Side affects & Risks
Breathing Problems
Stomach cramps
Drowsiness
Cannabis
Used to treat hemotherapy-related nausea, vomiting and poor appetite
it releases dopamine which gives you a euphoric, relaxed feeling
Can lead to
Heighten your senses (colours might seem brighter and sounds might seem louder)
Hurt your motor skills and make driving more dangerous
You can get addicted you can’t stop using it even if it harms your relationships, job, health, or finances.
Barbiturates
They are a kind of depressant or sedative drug the drug used to relax the body and help people sleep
Can leads to
Lack of coordination
problems with remembering things
respiratory arrest and death
Risks
Comma
Shallow Breathing
Kidney Frailer
Drowsiness
Tranquilisers
Can lead to
frequently forgetting or losing your memory (amnesia)
Sleepiness, drowsiness, reduced alertness, and unsteadiness of gait
The drug which is designed for the treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind, specifically to reduce states of anxiety and tension
Risk
Lowered cognition.
Short-term memory loss.
Irregular heart-rate.
Designer Drugs
MDMA
Ecstasy
Other names
Molly
X
Superman
XTC
Symptoms
Affects after a week
(long term)
anxiety and depression
agression
memory problems
lose of appetite
Insomnia
jaw clenching
restlessness
sweating
naesea
increase of heart rate
Can be found in tablet form and crystal form
It can altered sensations, increased energy, empathy, and pleasure
What can go wrong ...
Agitation
Out-of-character, irrational behaviour
Anxiety
Irritability, paranoia and aggression
Confusion
Long term troubles
Reduced ability to control their emotions
Problems with memory and concentration
Maybe even develop a tolerance to MDMA
Basically saying people need to take more of the drug to achieve the same effects
Personality changes
Severe depression
People with liver problems, history of mental illness, diabetes or heart disease
Would have greater risk of physical and psychological harm as a result of taking MDMA
What happens if you have alcohol with the drug?
It's dangerous
It increase the risk of dehydration
Combine with cocaine or ice will increases the risk of anxiety and puts strain on the body
This would lead to a stroke
Also known as methylenedioxymethamphetamine, caps, Eckies, E, XTC, pills, pingers, bikkies, flippers, molly, M&M.
Main ingredient in it is an illicit drug called ecstasy
The effects of MDMA usually last for 3 to 4 hours
Effects can include ...
Heightened senses
Sweating
Nausea or vomiting
Muscles aches and pains
Higher blood pressure and heartbeat
Irrational behaviour
It can affect people different ways based on
How much they take
How strong it is
Their size, height and weight
Whether they are used to taking it
Whether they take other drugs at the same time
Primarily used for recreational purposes
Adam essence
Hallucinogens
Phencyclidine
What it can look like
Liquid
Powder
Pills
Capsules
Taken:
Orally
Injected
Smoked
Examples
Hog
Angle Dust
PSP
Lysergic & Diethyl amide
What it can look like:
Coloured tablets
Blotter paper
Thin squares
Gelatine
Taken:
Orally
Licked off paper
Examples
White Lightning
LSD
produces a kaleidoscope of visual patterns and changes perception
Psilocybin
Forms: Fresh or dried
Chewed & Swallowed
Examples
Magic Mushrooms
make you see, hear or think
things that aren't there
basically cause hallucinations
Risk Factors
(long & short term)
increase heartrate
nausea
increased blood pressure
paranoia
psychosis