• Examples: Caffeine, tobacco, cocaine

• Physical Effects: increases heart rate, restlessness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping

• Psychological Effects: euphoria, increased alertness, paranoia

• Withdrawal Symptoms: lack of interest in normal activities, fatigue, irritability, depression, mental confusion

• Examples: alcohol, barbiturates, tranquilizers

• Physical Effects: decreased heart rate, sleepiness, poor coordination, blurred vision, slowed reaction time

• Psychological Effects: calmness, reduced anxiety, lowered alertness, mood changes

• Withdrawal Symptoms: restlessness, nausea, blurred vision, difficulty sleeping, paranoia

…used to relieve pain

• Examples: codeine, opium, morphine, heroin

• Physical Effects: pain relief, sleepiness, decreased heart rate, nausea & vomiting

• Psychological Effects: euphoria, relaxation, inability to concentrate, lack of response to frustration, hunger

• Withdrawal Symptoms: flu-like symptoms, watery eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle twitches

Drugs that distort the users

perception of their

surroundings and their bodies

• Examples: LSD, PCP, Mescaline

• Physical Effects: dilated pupils, increased heart rate, muscle twitches, nausea, insensitivity to pain

• Psychological Effects: euphoria or extreme fear, distortion of senses, altered perception of time & distance

• Withdrawal Symptoms:

None known

Indian Hemp Plant

• Examples (nicknames): pot, grass, weed

• Physical Effects: increased heart rate,

increased appetite, dry mouth

• Psychological Effects: Mild euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, slowed sense of time, difficulty concentrating, impaired memory

• Long Term Use: lung damage, possible damage to reproduction and Immune system.

• Withdrawal Symptoms: irritability, restlessness, difficulty sleeping.