PPT Slide

Drug

Wanted effect

Unwanted effect

Alcohol relaxation, disinhibition depressed CNS, accidents, violence,

FAS, brain damage, physical illness,

Amphetamines stimulant, increased self-esteem delirium, paranoia, death, anxiety,

sexual dysfunction, loss of concentration

sexual dysfunction, fatal overdose

Cannabis changes in arousal and perception lung disease, lethargy, anhedonia,

poor attention and memory, paranoia

Cocaine arousal, energy, euphoria delirium, agitation, paranoia, depression,

sexual dysfunction, irritability, death,

poor concentration and memory

Hallucinogens perceptual/sensory alterations delusions, panic attacks, accidents,

flashbacks

Nicotine increased arousal coronary artery disease, lung cancer,

emphysema

Opiods euphoria, anesthesia infections, AIDS, easy overdose

Sedatives etc. relaxation depressed CNS, accidents, fatal overdose

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