Know the Facts About drugs!

Drug is a contributing factor in at least half

of all murders, suicides, and car accidents.
Heavy drinking along with drunk driving
increases your chances of serious injury or
death.
Heavy drinking is also linked with physical
fighting, destroyed property, school and job
problems, and trouble with law
enforcement authorities.
It wont affect me
Drug abuse leads to:
Loss of coordination
Poor judgment
Slowed reflexes
Distorted vision
Memory lapses
Blackouts
Lowered inhibitions
 Signs of drug Abuse
Problems remembering things you recently said
or did
Getting drunk on a regular basis
Lying about how much alcohol you are drinking
Thinking that drug is necessary to have fun
Having frequent hangovers
Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
Having "blackouts"--forgetting what you did while
drinking
Having problems at work or getting in trouble
with the law
Refuse drug:
The majority of teens don't drink
alcohol. It's not as hard to refuse as
you might think. Try:

"No thanks,"
"I don't drink,"
"I'm not interested, or
Its not for me.
What are the Stats?
In 1998, 35.8% of traffic deaths of 15-
to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related.
"Binge" drinking means having 5 or
more drinks on one occasion. About
15% of teens are binge drinkers in any
given month.
Approximately 100,000 deaths result
each year from the misuse of drugs.
Know the Facts!
One drink can make you fail a breath test.

In some states, people under the age of 21

who are found to have any amount of
alcohol in their systems can lose their
driver's license, be subject to a heavy fine $
$$, or have their car permanently taken
away!

It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if

you are under 21.
Know the Facts About Drugs
Marijuana is the most widely used
illegal drug in the United States.

Cocaine, heroin and

methamphetamines are illegal in all
states and highly dangerous.

It is illegal to buy or sell ecstasy.

 Marijuana

Street names include pot, herb,

weed, boom, Mary Jane, and chronic

Average age of first use is 14

The amount of tar inhaled and the level

of carbon monoxide absorbed are 3-5
times greater than cigarette smokers.
 Effects of Marijuana Use
Physical Effects of use: Dry mouth,
nausea, headache, decreased coordination,
increased heart rate, reduced muscle
strength, increased appetite and eating
Mental Effects of use:
Anxiety, confusion,
anger, tiredness,
possible suicidal
thoughts
 Cocaine & Heroin
Both drugs can be snorted, smoked or
injected by needle into a vein.
Prolonged cocaine snorting
can result in sores of the
inside of the nose and can
damage the cartilage enough
to cause it to collapse.
Heroin is ranked second as the most
frequently mentioned drug in drug-related
deaths.
Cocaine & Heroin
The IV drug user is at risk for
transmitting or acquiring HIV
infection/AIDS if needles or other injection
equipment are shared.
Bad Effects: Infected veins, hepatitis liver
disease, pneumonia, heart infections,
paranoia, depression, miscarriage,
overdose and even death!
Good News: According to a 1998 study,
less than 1% of teens are regular cocaine
users. In fact, 98% of teens have never
even tried cocaine.
 Drug Abuse Treatment Can
Work
No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals.

Treatment needs to be readily available.

Treatment must attend to multiple needs of the individual,

not just drug use.

Multiple courses of treatment may be required for

success.

Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is

critical for treatment effectiveness.
Whats Your Anti-Drug?

Some popular anti-drugs: music,

dancing, computers, basketball,
family, singing, friendship, life,
football, track, rock climbing,
volunteering.