Substance Education

A substance that changes the structure or function of the body and/or mind

• Drug

• Withdrawl

• Addiction

• Drug Overdose

A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

• Withdrawl

• Overdose

• Drug

• Addiction

Symptoms that occur after chronic use of a drug is reduced or stopped. These can be life threatening.

• Drug

• Drug Misuse

• Withdrawl

• Addiction

A condition in which the user has a chemical need for the drug

• Psychological Dependence

• Physiological Dependence

Drugs (cocaine, meth, amphetamines, ...) that speed up activity in the central nervous system.

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Anabolic Steroids

Drugs that (heroin, fentanyl, opium, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine) slow down the central nervous system and are used to relieve pain. These are highly addictive and can lead to overdose and death.

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Anabolic Steroids

Psychedelic drugs (LSD, PCP, ...) that distort moods, thoughts, and senses. Lead to increased heart rate, altered perception, flashbacks, and mood swings.

• Stimulants

• Hallucinogens

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Inhalant

A substance (spray paint, gasoline, glue, ....) whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to produce mind-altering sensations. Can cause headaches, vomiting, and brain damage.

• Alcohol

• Hallucinogens

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Inhalant

A depressant (slows down the central nervous system) that causes a decrease in motor coordination, reaction time, and thinking and decision making.

• Alcohol

• Hallucinogens

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Nicotine

A highly addictive substance found in tobacco products.

• Alcohol

• Hallucinogens

• Narcotics/Opioids

• Nicotine