Drug Information
Marijuana
Cannabis Sativa, THC, pot, dope, grass, weed, herb, joint, doobie, reefer, bud, killer, kind, Acapulco gold and Thai sticks Physical Symptoms - Altered Perception, red eyes, dry mouth, reduced concentration and coordination, false euphoria, laughing and hunger Dangers - Addiction, destroys brain cells, releases inhibitions, impairs short-term memory and judgment Look for rolling papers, pipes, bongs, dried plant material, odor of burnt hemp rope, roach clips and eye drops
Hash
Cannabis Sativa, Hashish (hasheesh), hash oil, is a more potent and highly refined form of marijuana Physical Symptoms - Impairment of speech, thinking, coordination, balance and short-term memory Dangers - Lung and brain damage, cancer, impaired reaction time and judgment, lower ability to fight off colds and flu Look for cakes or slabs of brown plant material, pipes, red eyes, short attention span, deteriorating school and job performance
Counter Drugs
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are beneficial and relieve much pain and suffering but can become dangerous when abused Physical Symptoms - Abusing prescription or over the counter drugs can lead to confusion, delusions, tremors and irregular heartbeat Dangers - Overdoses of prescription over-the-counter drugs can produce respiratory depression, coma and sometimes death Look for large amounts of capsules or pills, upset stomach, breathing problems, decreased concentration and motor skills
Inhalants
Huffers - Aerosols, amyl nitrate, bensine, gas, glue, paint, varnish, rush, whiteout, nail polish, nitrous oxide, ether, gunk, and lighter fluid Physical Symptoms - Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, lack of coordination, increased heart rate, diarrhea and skin rash Dangers - Damage to brain and central nervous system, suffocation, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest and sudden death Look for odor of substance, intoxication, drowsiness, state of delirium, dilation of pupils, coughing and decreased appetite
	Downers
	Depressant - Barbiturates, tranquilizers, sedatives, Valium, ludes, reds, tranks, goofballs, barbies, red devils, purple hearts and yellow jackets Physical Symptoms - Slower breathing and heart rate, intoxication, drowsiness, lack of coordination and disorientation Dangers - Addiction, death from overdose in combination with alcohol, muscle rigidity, depression from withdrawal, and suicide Look for capsules and pills, confused behavior, longer periods of sleep and slurred speech
	Uppers
	Stimulant - Amphetamines, speed, crank, bam, meth, pep pills, black beauties, bennies, crystal, dexies and white cross Physical Symptoms - Undue alertness, sleeplessness, nervous accelerated speech, increased breathing and blood pressure Dangers - Addiction, fatigue, exhaustion, paranoia, depression, confusion, hallucinations, cerebral hemorrhage, coma and death Look for pills and capsules, loss of sleep and appetite, irritability, weight loss, sweating, dilation of pupils and skin rash
	Mushrooms
	Hallucinogen - Psilocybin, psychedelic magic, mushrooms, amanita muscaria and los ninos Physical Symptoms - Blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, muscular relaxation, increased pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature Dangers - Dreamlike state, paranoid reactions, extreme anxiety, disorientation, depression and suicide Look for plant material with pungent smell, dilation of pupils and bizarre behavior
	Acid
	Hallucinogen - LSD, California sunshine, microdots, purple haze, windowpane, blotter, yellows, orange sunshine and zen Physical Symptoms - Synaesthesia (smell colors, see sounds), psychosis, anxiety, bizarre behavior, aggression and severe depression Dangers - Loss of reality, recurrence of hallucinations (flashbacks), accidental death caused by mind-altering perceptions and suicide Look for capsules, tablets, blotter squares, impairment of motor skills and coordination
	Angel Dust
	Hallucinogen - PCP, animal tranquilizer, DOA dust, crystal cyclone, goon, killer weed, supergrass, hog, green and rocket fuel Physical Symptoms - Altered perceptions, hallucinations, anxiety, panic, nausea, disorientation, feelings of impending doom and death Dangers - Unpredictable violent behavior, long-term psychosis, convulsions, respiratory depression, coma and death Look for white powder, liquid or tablet, bizarre behavior, irritability, hyperexcitability, mental confusion and catatonic staring
	Crack
	Stimulant - Most dangerous form of cocaine, freebase (smoking), cocaine, appears as crystals or rocks Physical Symptoms - Brief intense euphoria, increased energy, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, loss of appetite and weight and impotency Dangers - Highly addictive, dramatically increases heart rate, causes permanent lung damage, respiratory arrest, coronary attack and death Look for criminal activity to support high cost of addiction and paranoid schizophrenia
	Cocaine
	Stimulant - Coke, rock, crack, big C, blow, toot, nose candy, snow, gold dust, lady and speedball (mixed with heroin) Physical Symptoms - Brief intense euphoria, elevated blood pressure and heart rate, feeling of well being followed by depression Dangers - Highly addictive, miscarriage or stillbirth, severe depression, seizures, respiratory arrest, cardiac failure and death Look for glass vials of white crystalline powder, glass pipe, straws, razor blades, runny nose, grinding of teeth and dilation of pupils
	Heroin
	Narcotic - Smack, horse, stuff, big D, junk, dope, black tar, China white, Mexican brown, mud, sister, cube, crap, hard stuff and white stuff Physical Symptoms - False euphoria, insensitivity to pain, sweating, nausea, vomiting, watery eyes, runny nose, intoxication and painful withdrawal Dangers - Addiction, lethargic behavior, hepatitis and AIDS from unsterile shared needles, shock, respiratory failure, coma and death Look for needles, syringes, spoons, abscessed skin, pinpoint pupils, cold moist skin, shaking and convulsions
	Alcohol
Depressant - Beer, wine, bourbon, whiskey, scotch gin, vodka, brandy, rum and tequila Physical Symptoms - Intoxication, slurred speech, unsteady walk, relaxed inhibitions, impaired coordination and slower reflexes Dangers - Alcoholism, accidents as a result of impaired ability and judgment, heart, liver and brain damage and death from overdose Look for the smell of alcohol on clothes or breath, intoxicated behavior, hangover, glazed eyes, mood swings and depression