Guide to signs and dangers of substance abuse

SUBSTANCE SYMPTOMS  LOOK FOR  How USED    DANGERS
Alcohol (Booze, Hard Stuff, Wine, Wine Coolers, Liquor) Slurred speech, staggering, impaired coordination, slowed reflexes, smell of alcohol, glazed eyes Bottles, Cans, Vials Oral Affects every organ system in the body.  Can cause damage to the liver and pancreas.
Nicotine (Cigs, Cigars, Snuff, Smokes) Increased heartbeat, cough, discolored fingertips, odor on breath and clothes Tobacco, Cigarette Packs, Pouches, Lighters Smoked, Chewed Cancer, respiratory problems, heart disease, fetal development damage
Marijuana (Dope, Weed, Grass, Pot, Herb, Hash, Reefer, THC) Red eyes, reduced concentration, giddiness, mood swings, increased pulse Cigarette papers, Pipes, Roach Clips Smoked, Eaten Paranoia, delusions, impaired short-term memory, panic reactions
Stimulants (Uppers, Speed, Crank, Crystal, "Ice", Caffeine, Pep, Pills) Talkativeness, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, dilated pupils, anxiety, irritability, confusion Pills, Capsules, Pipes, Syringe, Needles Oral, Smoked, Injected High fever, convulsions, coma, death, fatigue leading to exhaustion, AIDS
Depressants (Downers, Barbs, Ludes, Goof Balls) Depressed heartbeat and breathing, slurred speech, confusion, sweating, fever, tremors Capsules, Pills, Needles, Syringes Oral, Injected Overdose when mixed with other depressants or alcohol, hallucinations, death, AIDS
Narcotics (Smack, Junk, Horse) Euphoria, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constricted pupils, flushed/clammy skin Spoons, Needles, Syringes, Needle Marks on Arms Injected, Oral, Smoked Reparatory arrest, convulsions, coma, death, contamination from unsterile needles, AIDS
Hallucinogens (Acid, Magic Mushrooms, Angel Dust) Altered moods and perception, anxiety, nausea, confusion, tremors, dilated pupils Capsules, Pills, Blotter Papers Oral, Injected Psychosis, convulsions, birth defects, coma, death, AIDS
Cocaine (Rock, Coke, Crack, Base, Snow, Dust, Toot, Nose Candy) Intense euphoria, intense mood changes, irritability, talkativeness, anxiety Glass, Vials, Pipes, White Powder, Razors, Needles, Syringes Smoked, Inhaled, Injected Ulcerated nasal passages, cardiac arrest, AIDS, coma, seizure, death
Inhalants (Snappers, Poppers, Gas, Glue) Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, confusion, poor coordination Airplane Glue, Lighter Fluid, Aerosol Cans, Gas Inhaled Liver, nerve & brain damage, heart failure, suffocation, sudden death
Designers Drugs (TCP, PCE, Ecstasy, Synthetic Heroin, Mexican Brown Tremors, drooling, nausea, blurred vision, chills, or sweating, impaired speech Pills, Capsules, Powder Inhaled, Oral, Injected Paranoia, brain damage, paralysis, death from unknown substances, AIDS
Steroids ("Roids'" Juice, Bean) Increased body weight, aggressiveness, acne, jaundice, impotence Pills, Capsules, Needles, Syringes Oral, Injected Heart disease, heart attack, liver disease, AIDS