Alcohol

Gets absorbed in bloodstream
by the stomach or small intestine

Once in blood stream, travels to brain

Acts like a depressant & slows down body reaction time
and slows body functions

Alcohol irritates the stomach, causing
more stomach acid

Liver

Increases blood pressure and heart rate

affects parts of the Brain

Difficulty walking, blurred vision, slurred speech,
slowed reaction times, impaired memory

alcohol is a drepressant

affecting our thoughts, feelings and actions

Short-term

Impaired judgement, vomiting, headache

Hung over

Dilated pupils

Mood swings

Slower reflexes

Long term

Family or work problems

Cardiovascular disease

Dependence

Depression

Addiction

Liver disease

Lagers

Ale

White

Red

Gin

Rum

Vodka

Tequila

Recreational

United States

Must be 21 years old to consume & buy alcohol

Must be 18 years old to enter some bars

Against the law for all ages to drink and drive a motorized vehicle (BAC @ 0.08)

Most states it is illegal to have open container

Canada & Mexico

Legal drinking age is 18

Dried leaves & buds

Liquid form, very potent

Dabs or wax

Enters lungs -> into bloodstream -> into brain

Enters stomach -> into liver -> absorbed into bloodstream -> brain

Acts likes Hallucinogenic or a Stimulant

Spontaneous excitement and laughter

Increased appetite

Dry mouth

Muscle Relaxation

Increased Heart rate

Sleepiness

Pain relief

Temporary hallucinations

Heart disease or persistent cough

Addiction

Bronchitis

At least 10 states legalize marijuana
(must be 21 or older to use marijuana)

33 States allow for medical marijuana

Affects memory

Brain Function

Brain receptors

Brain then releases the chemical Dopamine

Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors in the brain
(adenosine is a transmitter that makes us tired)

Headaches (dehydration)

Enters the brain -> increase Bp -> stimulate the release of stress hormones

Increase heart-rate & blood pressure

Stomach, caffeine may reduce feelings of hunger and your desire to eat for a brief time.

Activates colon aka makes you poop

Increase urination too

Makes you feel more alert

Headaches

Rapid heart rate & breathing rate

Feeling more alert

Dehydration

Dependence

Fatigue

Irregular heart rate

Difficulty sleeping

Nervousness

About 1 cup has 95 mg of caffeine

Black tea has 60-75 mg of caffeine

Green tea has 15-30 mg of caffeine

Redbull has about 111 mg of caffienie

Pepsis can has 37.6mg of caffeine

Ice cream, chocolate, candy

Energy Bars

Vivarin

Excedrin

Regulates the amount in food, drinks and medicine

Caffeine power is not regulated

causing the brain to release a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation (dopamine)

Cause blood vessels to contrict/narrow

Increases risk of blood clots

CO2 from smoke & nicotine makes the heart
work harder & faster

Irritation to trachea, larynx and lungs

Creates extra mucus in lung passages

Damage airoli (air sacks in lungs)

Damage blood supply to penis

Reduces fertility in women

Addictive

"Stress reliever"

Damages body systems

Bad breath & taste in mouth

Smelly clothes and hair (smoking)

Addiction

Receding gums/sores in mouth from chewing

Several Cancers

Lung disease / Emphysema

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

"Smokers Cough"

Bronchitis

Gingivitis

At risk for stroke & heart attack

requires health warning statements on tobacco packages & advertisements

Must be 21 years to purchase tobacco in
(Arkansas, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Hawaii, Maine, Utah, Washington and Virginia)

Many states schools prohibit tobacco on the property

Bartering or selling tobacco products is regulated and taxed

World Health Organization:
Only 1 in 3 countries, representing 39% of the world's population, monitors tobacco use by repeating nationally representative youth and adult surveys at least once every 5 years.

Medically

Treatment of ADHD

5 grams = 5 yrs of jail
(if distributing it)

15 grams = 10 yr of jail
(if distributing it)

Increases the amount of dopamine
to be released in the brain

Urine retention can occurs

Elevates blood pressure

Blood vessels constrict

Can develop clots

Increases risk of strokes

Impair cognitive functioning

Increase risk of stroke

Release the neurotransmitter dopamine

Boost energy levels

Increased blood pressure

Rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat

Lose appetite

Violent rages

Meth Sores

Weight loss

Tooth Decay

This is from restriction of saliva flow

Deep Depression

Damage to motor skills

Damage Dopamine Receptors

Hallucinations

Paranoia

Swallowing
(pill)

Smoking

Tablets

Capsules

Suppositories

Soluble powders & tablets

Liquids

Medically

Pain

Diarrhea

Cold & Flu

Dry irritating cough

Recreational

Purple drank
(codeine, cough syrup, & soft drink)

Opiate

Depressant

Legal for medications

Prescribed by doctors

Regulated under narcotic controls laws

Some is available w/o prescription

Nerve endings

Brain

Bonds to opioid receptors in the brain
blocks the triggering of neurons,
stopping the brain to process pain.
(Stops/dulls pain)

Circulatory system

Slows breathing rate

Slows heart rate

Blood pressure

Digestive System

Nerve ending are slowed

Constipation

Abdominal cramps

Brain

High doses of promethazine-codeine cough syrup can produce a high similar to that produced by other opioid drugs

Short term

Nausea

Euphoria

Dry mouth

Drowsiness

Long Term

High risk of building a tolerance

Possible dependence

Bradycardia

Liver & Kidney Damage

Reduce sex drive

Constipation

Oral

Pain Medications
(Chemicals in this plant)

Codeine

Tablets, cough syrup

Thebaine

Morphine

Pills, tablets, liquid form

Herion

Can be a white or brown powder, or black tar

Oxycodone

Fentanyl

Strongest opioid drug

Liquid, patch, powder, pills,

Opioids get filtered through the kidneys,
long term use can cause toxin exposure,
kidney stones and kidney failure

Heavy heroin use can cause
rhabdomyolysis

Liver filters out toxins and constant abuse of the drug
can damage the liver

Painkillers that are crushed up and dissolved them
in water, the pill clumps can cause blockages & damage veins

Heart rate slows down, decreases blood pressure

Bone thinning and impairment of regrowth,
more likely to break bones

Blocks pain & slows breathing

Opioids can destroy neurotransmitters and receptors
in the brain responsible for pleasure

Makes the body feel "relaxed"

Dry mouth

Unconsciousness

Coma

Constipation

Pupil Dilation

Slowed breathing

Nausea

Bloating

Weaken bones

Restlessness

Insomnia

Addiction

Physical dependence

Injection

Rectal

Oral

Injecting

Snorting

Smoking

Dried leaves, oil, wax

Capsules, absorbent paper, liquid, powder

Tablet, capsule, liquid, powder

Increased heart rate & blood pressure

Affects the pathways of the brain
(serotonin pathway & glutamate system)

Experiences are unpredictable & depends on
amount ingested and the user’s personality, mood, expectations, and surroundings

"Good trips" = pleasant hallucinations
"Bad trips" = bad thoughts & nightmare feelings

Mood

Sensory perception

Nervousness

Increased energy

Increased heart rate & body temp.

Impulsive emotions

Mixed senses/Hallucinations
(seeing sounds, hearing colors)

Sweating

Nausea

Paranoia

Addiction

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