NDEP.pptx
- 6. GATEWAY DRUGS Gateway drugs are introductory, habit- forming substances that give way to more severe drug use down the road. They are typically milder, fairly-accessible substances. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL & CIGARETTES ON THE BODY If you are struggling with alcohol, tobacco, or any kind of substance use, we encourage you to seek help from a trusted adult or search online for available support in your country. Asking for help is a sign of strength - it shows self-awareness and courage to overcome something difficult.
- 7. DEPRESSANTS Downers are substances that slow down the functioning of the brain and the nervous system. Their effects are similar to “uppers” – they also give users the same feeling of pleasure and relaxation, however, as side effects, users experience sadness and indifference after use. Inhalants Heroine Sedative Oppium EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS ON THE BODY
- 8. STIMULANTS Uppers temporarily make a person alert and energetic. However, once the drug wears off, the user feels physically tired and very sad. These type of drugs may also lead to feeling lonely and indifferent to other people and to one’s surrounding. Inhalants Heroine Sedative Oppium EFFECTS OF STIMULANTS ON THE BODY
- 9. HALLUCINOGENS Hallucinogens are drugs that change the way people look at time, colors, and things. Sometimes they make people act in a strange way, as if they’re out of their minds or completely different persons. It also affects user’s movements and makes them hear sounds differently. It disrupts the ability to think and to communicate with others. These drugs lead to withdrawal symptoms when no longer used. Magic Mushroom Marijuana LSD EFFECTS OF HALLUCINOGENS ON THE BODY