EDPM Drugs power point presentation Assignment 3

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DRUGS 1

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Main Objectives:

What is drugs?

Name a variety of drugs, both legal and illegal and list a number of facts regarding the common illegal ones.

Discuss the potential dangers of drug taking.

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What is drugs?A drug is a

substance which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other effects when taken or put into a human body.

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Class Of Drug

Types Of Drugs Possession Dealing

Class A Ecstasy, LSD, Heroin, Cocaine, Crack

Up to 7 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Class B Amphetamines, Methylphenidate (Ritalin),Pholcodine

Up to 5 years in prison an unlimited fine or both

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Class C Cannabis, Tranquilizers, some painkillers, GHB, Ketamine

Up to 2 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

The different kinds of illegal drugs are split into 3 classes: A, B & C. Each class carries a different level of punishment for possession and dealing.

Class Of Drug: A, B & C

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Nicotine – Cigarettes

Alcohol

Caffine – Tea, Coffee, Coca Cola Energy drinks etc.

Prescription drugs – Paracetamol, Anadin etc.

Legal Drugs

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Class C DrugMarijuana/Cannab

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Cannabis, also known as Marijuana, is a preparation of the cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug and as medicine.

Marijuana/Cannabis

Cannabis is often consumed for its psychoactive and physiological effects, which can include heightened mood or euphoria, relaxation and an increase in appetite. Unwanted side-effects can sometimes include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, reddening of the eyes, and feelings of anxiety.[

1. What is Cannabis?

2. Effects

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Class B DrugAmphetamine

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AmphetamineFacts

• Are stimulants that people take to keep them alert

• Usually taken by mouth in a powder form but is sometimes prepared for injection making it even more dangerous

The law•Illegal and a Class B drug. Prepared for injection becomes a Class A drug

•Possession can mean 5 years imprisonment and supply could get you 14 years

The risks•Puts a strain on your heart and can lead to anxiety, depression, irritability and aggression

•It can make it difficult to relax and sleep properly meaning long term health effects

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Class A DrugCocaine

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CocaineCocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant.

Cocaine hydrochloride

Crack cocaine

2. Forms Of Cocaine:

Cocaine is a powerful nervous system stimulant. Its effects can last from 15–30 minutes to an hour, depending on dosage and the route of administration

Cocaine increases alertness, feelings of well-being, energy and motor activity, feelings of competence. Anxiety, paranoia and restlessness can also occur, especially during the comedown. With excessive dosage, tremors, convulsions and increased body temperature are observed. Severe cardiac adverse events, particularly sudden cardiac death, becomes a serious risk at high doses due to cocaine's blocking effect on cardiac sodium channels

3. Medical Effects

1. What is

Cocaine?

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