DRUGS ARE A NO-NO

Drugs & the brain

• Addictive drugs can hijack the pleasure circut
• drugs affect neurotransmission
• Can cause siezures, strokes, & widespread brain damage
• can lead to paranoia, depression, aggression, hallucinations, & memory problems

drugs & brain problems

• cocaine
• ghb
• inhalents
• marijuana
• mdma
• meth
• nicotine
• stimulants
• ketamine

depression

• people with depression often turn to drugs & alcohol
• drugs worsen depression
• depression & substance feed off one another
• one condition often makes the other worse

depression symptoms

• helplessness
• hoplessness
• inability to experience pleasure
• appetite/weight changes
• loss of energy
• disturbed sleep patterns

effect on family & friends

• family can't depend on you
• forgetful
• lying and stealing
• may not come home
• do things you normally would'nt
• susceptible to hiv & aids

health problems

• weakened immune system
• cardiovascular condition
• nausea & vomiting
• siezures
• man boobs may develop
• changes in appetite