Bellevue University Catalog 2006-2008 21 ; The University

Effects of Drug Use* Drug Abuse Marijuana: (Hallucinogen) Weed, Grass, Pot, Bags, Smoke, Reefer, Herb Joint, Herb, Gold, Roach, Hemp Physical Symptoms lungs prone to infection; cancer agent; disorientation; time disorder; hallucination; damage to brain cells Observable Effects blood shot eyes; speech effect; loss of interest in activites; paranoia; intoxicated appearance; lowers body temperature; drowsiness; hunger Dangers damage to lungs; sex hormone level affected in adolescents; hallucinogenic affects; impaired judgement Drug Abuse Cocaine: (Narcotic) Snow, Blow, Toot, Girl, Nose Candy, Rock, Coke, Dress Physical Symptoms accelerated heart rate; restlessness, increased body temperature, heart strain; damage to nasal membranes; dehydration; dependency; insomnia Observable Effects runny nose; blood shot eyes; loss of appetite; dilated pupils; weight loss; excitability; neverousness; paranoia; sore nasal passages Dangers degeneration of mucous membranes; increased blood pressure strains heart; death from overdose; psychological addition Drug Abuse Crack Cocaine: (Narcotic) Smoke, Rock, Love, Dub, Cloud Physical Symptoms paranoia; insomnia; dry mouth; heart palpitations; weight loss; accelerated heart rate; dehydration Observable effects loss of interest in food and activities; weight loss; intense high followed by depression Dangers malnutrition; increased blood pressure; heart strain; heart attack possible even from one use Drug Abuse Hallucinogens: (LSD, Mushrooms, etc.) Acid, Chocolate/Strawberry Mesc, Cid, Blotter Acid, Dots, Micro-dots Physical Symptoms hallucinations; loss of thought process; flashbacks; irregular breathing; cross-over effect (music has color etc.); anxiety Observable Effects mood swings; flushed face; dilated pupils; loss of appetite; profuse sweating; loss of interest in activities; paranoia; panic Dangers flashbacks up to five years after use; delusions of invulnerability; brain damage; chromosomal breakdown; suicidal urges Drug Abuse Heroin: (Narcotic) Beans, "H," Horse, Smack, Boy, ...