This is a presentation on the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body.

1. Michele Catalano, nicotine, valium, vicodi, marijuana, ecstacy and alcohol, March 20, 2010 via Flickr, Creative
Commons Attribution
Justin VanSyckle
EDU 290

2.  Consumed as a liquid
 Contains ethanol
 Consumption leads to impaired
judgment/loss of motor skills
 #1 drug problem in the U.S.

3. Effects
Short Term Effects
 Depressed reflexes
 Slowed heart rate
 Vomiting
 Blurred vision
 Altered emotion
 Alcohol poisoning

4. Long Term Effects
 Liver Damage
 Brain Damage
 Stomach/intestinal ulcers
 Alcoholism
 Fetal alcohol syndrome

5.  18 year olds
 Liver disease deaths
 Annual alcohol related
commercials
 Driving fatalities

6.  Tobacco contains nicotine
 Smoked or chewed
 Carbon monoxide, tar,
cyanide, ammonia
 Prolonged use

7. Tong term risks
 Hardened aorta
 Paralyzed cillia
 Osteoporosis
 Second-hand smoke

8.  1964-2004
 Cancer related deaths
 Cardiovascular disease deaths
 Respiratory disease deaths
 Infant mortalities

9.  THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
 Mid hallucinogen
 Depressant or stimulant
 Most commonly used illicit
drug in U.S.

10. Short Term
 Distorted Perception
 Increased heart rate
 Anxiety, panic, problem
solving

11. Long Term
 Results inconsistent
 Schizophrenia & anxiety
attacks
 Theorized link to heart
problems

12.  U.S. citizens ages 12 and
up
 12-25 years old
 Perceived risks
 Disapproval ratings

13.  Used to treat medical
conditions
 Performance enhancement,
physical appearance
 Imitates hormone,
testosterone

14.  Muscle build, strength
 Stunted growth
 Opposite-sex characteristics
 Aggression, irritability
 Blood clotting, heart failure

15.  OTC’s
 Supermarkets, drugstores
 DXM (dextromethorphan)
 Cough syrups, tablets, capsules,
dietary pills
 Coordination loss, dizziness,
hallucinations

16.  Prescribed by doctor
 Painkillers
 Depressants
 Stimulants
 Highlyaddictive if abused
 15% High school students

17.  Cocaine
 Ecstasy
 Inhalants
 Heroine
 LSD
 Meth

18.  abovetheinfluence.com
 Girlsand Boys Town
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