| Category |
Substances |
Possible
Effects |
| Stimulants |
Caffeine
Cocaine, crack cocaine
Methamphetamines
Amphetamines
Dextroamphetamines
Nicotine
Over the counter diet aids
Asthma treatments |
Increase
mental and physical activity, produces temporary feelings of
alertness, prevents fatigue, suppress appetite. |
| Hallucinogens |
LSD (lysergic acid
diethylamide)
PCP (phencyclidine)
Mescaline
Peyote
Psilocybin |
Causes changes in mood,
sensation, thought, emotion, and self awareness; alters
perceptions of time and space; and may produce profound
depression, tension, and anxiety, as well as visual, auditory, or
tactile hallucinations. |
| Depressants |
Barbituates
Narcotics
Alcohol
Antihistamines
Sedatives
Tranquilizers
Over the counter sleep aids |
Decreases
mental and physical activity, alters consciousness, relieves
anxiety and pain, promotes sleep, depresses respiration, relaxes
muscles, and impairs coordination and judgement. |
| Narcotics |
Morphine
Codeine
Heroin
Methadone
Opium |
Relieves pain, may
produce stupor or euphoria, may cause coma or death, and are
highly addictive. |
| Inhalants |
Medical
anesthetics
Gasoline and kerosene
Glues in organic cements
Lighter fluid
Paint and varnish thinners
Aerosol propellants |
Alters
mood; may produce a partial or complete loss of feeling; may
produce effects similar to drunkenness, such as slurred speech,
lack of inhibitions, and impaired motor coordination. Can also
cause damage to the heart, lungs, brain, and liver. |
| Cannabis Products |
Hashish Marijuana THC (tetrahydro-
cannabinol) |
Produces feelings of
elation, increases appetite, distorts perceptions of time and
space, and impairs motor coordination and judgement. May irritate
throat, redden eyes, increases pulse, and cause dizziness. |
| Other |
MDMA
(methylenedioxy-
methamphetamine or ecstasy) |
Elevates
blood pressure and produces euphoria or erratic mood swings, rapid
heartbeat, profuse sweating, agitation and sensory distortions. |
| |
Anabolic steroids |
Enhances physical
performance, increases muscle mass, and stimulates appetite and
weight gain. Chronic use can cause sterility, disruption of normal
growth, liver cancer, personality changes, and aggressive
behaviour. |
| |
Aspirin |
Relieves
minor pain and reduces fever. Can impair normal blood clotting and
causes inflammation of the stomach and small intestine. |
| |
Laxatives |
Relieves constipation.
Can cause uncontrolled diarrhea and dehydration. |
| |
Decongestant
nasal sprays |
Relieves
congestion and swelling of nasal passages. Chronic use can cause
nosebleeds and changes in the lining of the nose, making it
difficult to breathe without sprays |
make
the right call!