Methamphetamine
Hydrochloride
(Shabu)
Methamphetamine hydrochloride is
found to have harmful effects to the
brain. It changes how the brain
functions. Studies have shown that
methamphetamine abusers have
reduced motor skills and impaired verbal
learning as a result of alterations in the
activity of the dopamine, a
Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana)
Marijuana use impairs a person's ability
to form new memories and to shift
focus. Its active component,
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also
disrupts coordination and balance,
posture, and reaction time (experience
commonly referred to as “spacing out”).
Thus, chronic marijuana use
significantly reduces a person’s capacity
neurotransmitter involved in reward,
motivation, experience of pleasure and
motor function.
Street names: shabs, ice, meth, crystal,
kristal, basura, tawas
to learn, carry-out complicated tasks,
participate in sports, driving and
operating other machineries. Studies
also show that marijuana use can lead
to lung cancer and other problems in the
respiratory and immune systems.
Street names: weed, jutes, pot, grass,
damo, chongke
Health problems that come with the use
of marijuana include:

 Problems with memory and

learning
 Distorted perception(sights,
sounds, time, touch)
 Trouble with thinking and
problem solving
 Loss of motor coordination
 Increased heart rate and
palpitations

Inhalants

The effects of inhalants are similar to

that of alcohol, including slurred speech,
lack of coordination, euphoria and
dizziness. Inhalant abusers may also
experience lightheadedness,
hallucinations, and delusions.

Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants

include:

 Hearing loss
 Limb spasms
 Central nervous system or brain
damage
 Bone marrow damage