Drugs II

Depressants

Decrease the activity of the Central Nervous System; decreases heart rate and breathing

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• Alcohol
• Barbiturates
• Benzodiazepines
• Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
• Rohpnol

Alcohol

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Barbiturates

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Benzodiazepines

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Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

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Rohypnol

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Hallucinogens

Produces a spectrum of vivid sensory distortions and significantly alter mood and thinking

• LSD
• Mescaline/Peyote
• MDMA (Molly/Ecstasy)
• Mushrooms
• Marijuana

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LSD

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Mescaline/Peyote

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MDMA, (Ecstasy, Molly)

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Mushrooms

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Marijuana

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Marijuana as Medicine

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How to Talk to Teens About Marijuana

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• Influences of other people
• Popular media
• Escape and self-medication
• Boredom
• Rebellion
• Instant gratification
• Lack of confidence
• Misinformation

Risk Factors

Circumstances or events that increase a child’s use of abuse of drugs.  The more likely a child may be to use drugs and develop problems. Risk factors for drug use include:

• Low grades or failure in school
• Victim of bullying or cyberbullying
• Low self esteem
• Permissive parenting
• Parent or older sibling drug/alcohol use
• Living in a community with a high tolerance for smoking, drinking, or drug use among youth
• Attending a school without strict rules for tobacco, alcohol, or drugs and inconsistent enforcement for breaking those rules
• Belief that there is little risk in using a drug.