Media Substance Use and Abuse
Roofie
Short Term
- dizziness
nausea
Sleepy
drunk feeling ( 2 - 8 hours )
blackouts/loss of memory
difficulty with motor moments
- difficulty speaking
Long Term
can produce physical and psychological dependence
most often used at clubs and bars
used to make a person weak, confused or even unconscious so he/she can be raped
can be used on males and females
to prevent having this drug, do not take drinks from people you don't know and always watch your drink at bars, clubs and parties
the drug often has no color, smell or taste
if you realize you have been drugged or sexually assulted, call 911 immediately
comes in a pill that dissolves in liquids
makes clear drinks turn bright blue and dark drinks cloudy
Ecstasy
Short term Effects
- Impaired judgment - False sense of affection -Muscle tension
- Confusion - Depression - Sleep problems - Severe anxiety - Paranoia
Long Term Effects
- Depression - anxiety - memory loss - Kidney failure - Death
Symptoms
-paranoia
-trouble sleeping
Ketamine
short term effects
nightmares or vivid dreams
nausea and vomiting
impaired judgment
hallucinations
dizziness
hypertension
tachycardia
delusions or illusions
long terms effects
Decreased bladder volume
Incontinence
Overactivity in the muscle that controls bladder movement
Blood in the urine
Decreased bladder compliance
side effects
chest pain or discomfort
difficult or troubled breathing
difficulty with swallowing
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
Hives ,itching
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
skin rash sweating
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness