Source: AGSAFE

Physical Effects of Alcohol & Drugs

Alcohol
* Reduced inhibition Lack of coordination
* Flushed skin Dizziness
* Constricted pupils Bloodshot and watery eyes
* Sleepy or stupor condition Aggressive or antagonistic behavior
* Slurred speech Slow reaction time
* Slow movements Inability to divide attention
* Odor of alcohol on breath/body Droopy eyelids
* Elevated pulse Feeling of warmth
* Memory loss Poor judgment
* Impaired concentration Avoids close contact
* Slightly dilated pupil s Double vision
* Staggering Unconsciousness

Marijuana
* Time distortion (extended) Talkative
* Reddening of the eyes Droopy eyelids
* Lack of motivation Delayed decision making
* Impaired concentration Impaired vision
* Irritating cough Sore throat
* Bloodshot and watery eyes Impaired balance
* Decreased attention span Dry mouth, lips
* Mild body tremor Rebound dilation
* Slow, giggling speech Loss sense of time & space
* Increased appetite Slightly dilated pupil
* Elevated pulse Slowed speech
* Odor of Marijuana (hair, breath, clothing) Sleepiness
* Relaxed muscles Slow movement/reactions
* Reduces peripheral vision Impairs coordination/judgment

Cocaine & Crack Cocaine/Methamphetamine & Crystal Meth
* Talkative Confusion
* Aggressiveness Increase heart rate
* Profuse sweating Redness in nasal area
* Runny or bleeding nose Restlessness/Anxious
* Intense high Depression
* Convulsions Dilated pupil
* Hyper excitability Increased alertness
* Wide mood swings Wide energy swings
* Paranoid, angry and hostile Hallucinations
* Short attention span Time distortion (accelerated)
* Reddish eyes due to lack of sleep Insomnia
* Walks & moves fast Vision distortion
* Body tremors, teeth grinding Loss of appetite w/weight loss
* Itching skin, lesions (speed bumps) Impulsive/unpredictable
* Impaired memory Slight to slow pupil reaction
* Cardiac/respiratory arrest Impaired coordination
* False sense of power, control, alertness, well-being, confidence, and strength

Heroin
* Clouded mental functioning Nausea
* Vomiting Lack of sensation to pain
* Needle marks Scarred and/or collapsed veins
* Bacterial infections

Ecstasy
* Impaired judgment False sense of affection
* Confusion Depression
* Sleep problems Severe anxiety
* Paranoia Drug craving
* Muscle tension Involuntary teeth clenching
* Nausea Blurred vision
* Faintness Chills or sweating
* Fearlessness

LSD
* Dilated pupils Higher body temperature
* Increase heart rate Increase blood pressure
* Sweating Loss of appetite
* Sleeplessness Dry mouth
* Body tremors Terrifying thoughts and feelings
* Fear of losing control Feelings of despair and death

Prescription Drug Abuse
Painkillers: OxyCotin, Fentanyl, morphine, Percodan, Demarol
* Slowed breathing Nausea
* Unconsciousness

Depressants: Xanax, Zyprexa, Amytal, Seconal, Valium
* Heart problems Weight gain
* Fatigue Slurred speech

Stimulants: Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta,
* Increase heat rate Increase blood pressure
* Hostility Paranoia

Antidepressants: Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa
* Irregular heart beat Paranoid reactions
* Violent or suicidal thoughts Hallucinations

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