Narcotics & Drug Facts for the 21st Century
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Narcotics
Product names: Heroin, morphine, codeine, Demerol,
Percodan
Symptoms of Use: Lethargy, drowsiness, euphoria, nausea,
constricted pupils, slowed breathing
Potential Consequences: HIV, heart or respiratory problems,
mood swings, high potential for addiction
Route of administration: Ingested or injected
Legal status: Illegal
Drug Facts for the New Millennium
The effects on both the body and brain of marijuana and other drugs
are potentially more intense now than in the past because some of
the drugs are more potent. For example, because of new growing and
harvesting techniques, marijuana is about 275 percent more potent
than it was just 10 years ago. It also often is laced with other
drugs such as PCP or crack cocaine, sometimes without the users’
knowledge. The environment of the drug culture also is more dangerous
today. Studies show that youth who use alcohol or illegal drugs
are more likely to be perpetrators or victims of violent crimes.
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