ILLICIT

6.53
DRUGS
Daniel de Silva
WHAT IS AN
ILLICIT
DRUG?
•Any substance that modifies the way
the body works is considered to be
drug. A drug that is illegal if it is
prohibited by law is an illicit drug.
People react differently to different
illegal drugs, and a variety of factors
can affect these reactions. They are
harmful and unpredictable, especially
to younger people .
 CATEGORIES OF DRUGS
Stimulant
A stimulant is a Drug that
speeds up the messages
traveling from the brain to
the rest of the body
Types of drugs
depressant Hallucinogen
A depressant is a Drug A Hallucinogen is a
that slows down the Drug that slows down
messages traveling the messages traveling
from the brain to the from the brain to the
rest of the body, rest of the body, it
makes a calming changes the way
sensation. people. Hear, see, feel
and taste things
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WHY ARE THESE TYPES OF ILLICIT DRUGS
DANGEROUS?
Mental health
Drugs like cocaine can have major draw backs
after taking them like being, depressed, anxious
and paranoid.
Social
Drugs also cause the takes to be paranoid about their
relationships, They can think there friends are
turning against them and cause them to act
aggressively to everyone.
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/drugs
Physical health
All three types of drugs can also make you hand
eye coordination worse and can lead to liver,
brain, lung and heart damage , this also can
cause weight gain and you to not be as
physically active in sports.
Death
Drugs can also lead to failure of vital organs
like lung, liver, brain and heart these issues
usually lead to death
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HOW DRUGS CAN
EFFECT PEOPLE

Meth (Stimulant)
Meth (methamphetamine) Is a powerful stimulant were even a small does
can have heavy effects such as, high heart rate, high blood pressure,
irregular heartbeat, hyperthermia, euphoria and rush and anxiety.
Long terms effects include, paranoia, hallucinations, and confusion
irritability, mood swings, and depression.

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/
methamphetamine/what-methamphetamine
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HOW DRUGS CAN
EFFECT PEOPLE
Cocaine (Hallucinogen)
Cocaine is a drug which alters the reality of the user usually making them see things which aren't there this
is the effect of speeding up the central nervous system.

Short term effects include, excitable and chatty behaviour, dilated pupils, sense of being very alert and
confident, decreased appetite, odd and erratic, aggressive or violent behaviour, restlessness and risky
behaviour.

Long term effects include, Permanent damage to heart and brain, damage to or loss of the cartilage that
divides the nostrils if cocaine is snorted, respiratory problems or failure if cocaine is smoked (such as in the
form of crack), vein damage, Severe weight loss, hallucinations, mood swings, depression and anxiety,
mental health issues and tolerance and desire to take more of the drug.

https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/ 6
cocaine/
 WHY DO SOME YOUNG PARTAKE IN
RISKY BEHAVIOUR
There are various reasons why young people may turn to risky behaviour. Peer pressure, curiosity, boredom, stress, and to have fun are just a few
of the reasons that can make young people to experiment with risky and illegal behaviour . However, the consequences of this can be severe and
can have lasting impacts on their health, relationships, and future life.
One of the easiest ways for remaining safe and avoiding drugs is to surround yourself with positive influences. Building strong relationships with
friends and family who support healthy choices can help to shield you from negative influences and temptations like drugs. It is also important to
educate yourself about the risks and consequences of drug use and other bad influences, so that you can make informed decisions and understand
the potential dangers of risky behaviour.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560756/
#:~:text=Definition%2FIntroduction,sexual%20behaviors%2C
%20and%20eating%20disorders.

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 THANK YOU
Daniel de Silva

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