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Drug Free School Notification: Health Risks of Controlled Substances

Controlled Substances — Uses and Effects
Drugs Physical
dependence
Psychological
dependence
Possible
effects
Effects of
overdose
Withdrawal
syndrome
NARCOTICS
Heroin High High
  • Euphoria
  • Drowsiness
  • Respiratory
  • Depression
  • Constricted
    pupils
  • Nausea
  • Slow and
    shallow
    breathing
  • Clammy skin
  • Convulsions
  • Coma
  • Possible death
  • Yawning
  • Loss of
    appetite
  • Irritability
  • Tremors
  • Panic
  • Cramps
  • Nausea
  • Runny nose
  • Chills and
    sweating
  • Watery eyes
Morphine High High
Codeine Moderate Moderate
Hydrocodone High High
Hydromorphone High High
Oxycodone High High
Methadone and
LAAM
High High
Fentanyl and analogs High High
Other Narcotics High-Low High-Low
DEPRESSANTS
Chloral Hydrate Moderate Moderate
  • Slurred
    speech
  • Disorientation
  • Drunken
    behavior
    without odor
    of alcohol
  • Shallow
    respiration
  • Clammy Skin
  • Dialated pupils
  • Weak and
    rapid pulse
  • Coma
  • Possible death
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Tremors
  • Delirium
  • Convulsions
  • Possible death
Barbituates High-
Moderate
High-
Moderate
Benzodiazepines Low Low
Glutethimide High Moderate
Other Depressants Moderate Moderate
STIMULANTS
Cocaine Possible High
  • Increase
    alertness
  • Euphoria
  • Increased
    pulse rate and
    blood
    pressure
  • Excitation
  • Insomnia
  • Loss of
    appetite
  • Agitation
  • Increased body
    temperature
  • Hallucinations
  • Convulsions
  • Possible death
  • Apathy
  • Long periods
    of sleep
  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Disorientation
Amphetamine/
Methamphetamine
Possible High
Methylphenidate Possible High
Other Stimulants Possible High
CANNABIS
Marijuana Unknown Moderate
  • Euphoria
  • Relaxed
    inhibitions
  • Increased
    appetite
  • Disorientation
  • Fatigue
  • Paranoia
  • Possible
    psychosis
  • Occasional
    reports of
    insomnia
  • Hyperactivity
  • Decreased
    appetite
Tetahydracannibinol Unknown Moderate
Hashish and
hashish oil
Unknown Moderate
HALLUCINOGENS
LSD None Unknown
  • Illusions and
    hallucinations
  • Altered
    perception of
    time and
    distance
  • Longer, more
    intense "trip"
    episodes
  • Psychosis
  • Possible death
Unknown
Mescaline and peyote None Unknown
Amphetamine
variants
None Unknown
Phencyclidines
and analogs
Unknown High
Other hallucinogens None Unknown
ANABOLIC STERIODS
Testosterone
(Cypionate,
Enanthate)
Unknown Unknown
  • Virilization
  • Acne
  • Testicular
    atrophy
  • Gynecomastia
  • Aggressive
    behavior
  • Edema
Unknown Possible depression
Nandrolone
(Decanoate,
Phenpropionate)
Unknown Unknown
Oxymethalone Unknown Unknown