Tobacco (Nicotine)

Cigarett, Butt, Smoke

Lessened breathing capacity, decreased sense of taste and smell, persistent cough, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, heart disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma. Second-hand smoke endangers health of non-smokers.

Alcohol

beer, wine, liquor, Spit, chew, dip

Impaired coordination, slowed reflexes, hangover. Accidents as a result of impaired ability and judgment, heart and liver damage when mixed with other depressants.

Marijuana

Pot, dope, grass, Weed, herb, hash, joint

Altered perceptions, panic reactions, impaired short-joint termed memory, reduced concentration andcoordination, fatigue,reduced immunity to disease. Note: Over the ast decade, the potency of marijuana has greatly increased. Preliminary studies show chronic lung disease in some user.

Cocaine

Coke, rock, crack, Freebase

Heart attack, seizure, high blood pressure, lung damage, severe depression, paranoia, nasal problems, stroke. Injecting cocaine carries risk of AIDS from contaminated needles.

Hallucinogens

acids, LSD, PCP, MDMA, Ecstasy, Psilocybin, peyote Mushrooms

Altered mood and perceptions; anxiety; nausea; disturbed memory concentration and judgment; emotional instability; severe disorientation which can lead to serious injuries or death. Overdose can cause psychosis, bizarre behavior and violence.

Inhalants

gasoline, aerosois Glue, nitrates, Rush Paint

Nausea, dizziness, headaches, lack ofcoordination, drowsiness, unconsciousness, suffocation, vomiting, damage to brain and central nervous system, heart attack, and sudden death.

Other Narcotics

heroine, junk, dope, Black Tar, opium China white, Dilaudid (D's), Morphine, codeine

Drowsiness, insensitivityto pain nausea, vomiting, Demerol lethargy, weight loss, contamination from unsterile needles (hepatitis, AIDS), accidental overdose leading to death.

Stimulants

Speed, uppers, Bam Crank, black beauties, Crystal, dexies, caffeine, nicotine, cocaine

Rotten teeth, bad breath, acne, high blood pressure, heart attack, weight loss,rritability or anxiety, hyperactivity, fatigue leading to exhaustion, paranoia, depression, confusion, possibly hallucinations. Also see Cocaine.

Depressants

barbiturates, valium Sedatives, downersTranquilizers, tranks, Ludes, reds

Depressed breathing and heart-beat; drowsiness;uncoordinated movement; confused behavior; muscle rigidity; possible death, especially used in combination with alcohol

City of Paterson
Department of Human Services
Paterson Municipal Alliance Prevention Program
125 Ellison Street 1st Floor
Paterson, NJ 07505

Phone: (973) 321-1242 ext. 7
Fax: (973) 321-1224


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