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Parental Resources
The Partnership for a Drug Free America – This web site provides “provides advice and stories from parents and professionals about drug prevention, intervention and raising healthy teens.”

https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/indiana/ – Discover Indiana Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction.

Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America: This web site provides a variety of resources on drugs and alcohol as well as information on community coalitions.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): part of the of the National Institute on Health, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA’s mission is to “to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.”

National Institute on Health: NIH is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.”

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA’s mission “is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.”

Office of National Drug Control Policy: “The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program.”

Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addition: this agency is responsible for insuring that Indiana residents have “access to appropriate mental health and addiction services that promote an individuals self sufficiency.”

Family and Social Services Administration: this agency is responsible for the administration of family/children assistance, and adult and child protection.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: provides health information on substance abuse and other topics.

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

 

Student Resources

Above the Influence.com: this site provides drug facts and information about the pressures surrounding drugs through media, interactive games, and fun quizzes.

General Drug Resources

“Overdose Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic” (WordDoc) Published 2021.

Keeping Your Teen Drug Free: (PDF) Parents-The Anti Drug. ONDCP. 2005

Commonly Abused Drugs Chart: (PDF) National Institute on Drug Abuse. 2007

Drugs of Abuse: (PDF)U.S. Department of Justice. Drug Enforcement Administration. 2011 Edition. (84 pgs)

Overdose Prevention Webcasts: (IDOH)

https://www.in.gov/health/overdose-prevention/overdose-prevention-webcasts/

References for Listed Drug Information:

1. SAMHSA, Tips For Teens Series (revised between 2001-2007)
2. 2007. Partnership for a Drug Free America. Drug guide for parents: Learn the facts to keep your teen safe.
3. Partnership for a Drug Free America. Getting high on prescription and over-the-counter drugs is dangerous brochure. www.drugfree.org

Commonly Abused Drugs

Alcohol
Marijuana
Heroin
Methamphetamine
Tobacco
Club Drugs (Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, LSD)
Inhalants
Cocaine/Crack
Steroids
Abused Prescription and Over-the Counter Drugs
Alcohol

Illegal in the United States until 21 years of age.

Other name: Beer, Wine, Coolers, Malt Liquor, Booze, Alcopops and Liquor.

Methods of Use: beverage / swallowed.

Effects: Addiction, dizziness, slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, vomiting, hangovers, impaired motor skills, violent behavior, impaired learning, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, respiratory depression and death.

Signs of Abuse: getting drunk on a regular basis, lying about how much alcohol one has consumed, frequent hangovers, experiencing blackouts, believing alcohol is necessary to have fun.

Print & Online Resources:

Myths on Underage Drinking (PDF).

Youth and College Drinking: Breaking the patterns: this webcast will look at the implications of student drinking and illicit or licit drug use and the effects on their student life and achievements.

Marijuana

A mixture of green, brown, or gray flowers or leaves that have been dried or shredded from a hemp plant, called Cannabis sativa. Hashish, hash oil, and sinsemilla are stronger forms of marijuana. The main ingredient of marijuana is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

Other names: Weed, pot, reefer, grass, dope, ganja, Mary Jane, sinsemilla, herb, Aunt Mary, skunk, boom, kif, gangster, chronic, 420, and doobie.

Methods of Use: smoked or eaten.
Marijuana rolled into a cigarette is called a “joint”, when placed in hollowed out cigars its called a “blunt”.
Marijuana can also be mixed into food or other drinks, like tea.

Effects: Bloodshot eyes, dry mouth and throat, impaired or reduced comprehension, altered sense of time, reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car, paranoia, intense anxiety or panic attacks, altered cognition, impairments in learning, memory, perception, and judgment-difficultly speaking, listening effectively, thinking, retaining knowledge, problem solving, and forming concepts.

Signs of Abuse: red blood shot eyes, smelly hair and clothing, acting silly for no apparent reason, having a hard time remembering things, trouble walking.

Print & Online Resources

Marijuana Facts for Teens: (PDF)National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Health. (Rev. 2008)

Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know: (PDF)National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Health. (Rev. 2007)

http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/marijuana: (web site)

Heroin

Heroin users tend to develop a tolerance to the drug and often need more and more to feel the effects. The change of an overdose is a risk on the streets where the purity of the drug is unknown. White to dark powder or tar like substance.

Other names: Smack, Horse, Mud, Brown Sugar, Junk, Black Tar, Big H, Dope, Skag, Skunk, White horse.

Methods of Use: injected, smoked, or snorted.

Effects: euphoria, nausea, confusion, staggering gait, impaired mental functioning, slowed down respiration, death.

Signs of Abuse: tack marks on arms, slowed and slurred speech, vomiting, pinpoint pupils, clammy skin.

Print & Online Resources.

Tips for Teens on Heroin (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Methamphetamine

Some users avoid sleep for days. Meth can increase crime and cause environmental harms. White or slightly yellow crystal like powder or large rock-like chunks.

Other names: Speed, meth, crystal, crank, tweak, ice, glass, uppers, black beauties, chalk, fire.

Methods of Use: Swallowed, injected, snorted or smoked.

Effects: Addiction, irritability, anxiety, increased blood pressure, paranoia, aggression, compulsive behavior, stoke, depression, inability to sleep, increased sensitivity to noise, extreme anorexia, formication, increased risk of infectious diseases with injection.

Signs of Abuse: inability to sleep, presence of inhaling paraphernalia, razor blades, minors, and straws, injecting paraphernalia, syringes, heated spoons, or surgical tubing, scabs, open sores.

Print & Online Resources.

Tips for Teens on Meth (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Tobacco

Illegal in the United States until 18 years of age.

Tobacco contains nicotine, a high addictive drug. Cigarettes are made from dried tobacco leaves.

Other names: Smoke, cancer stick, butts (cigarettes), Chew Dip, Spit Tobacco, Snuff (smokeless tobacco)

Methods of Use: Cigarettes, cigars, pipes (smoked) , Smokeless Tobacco: chewed

Effects: Addiction, heart and cardiovascular disease, Cancer of the lung, larynx, esophagus, bladder, pancreas, kidney and mouth, Emphysema and chronic bronchitis, spontaneous abortion, pre-tern delivery, and low birth weight.

Signs of Abuse: Wheezing, coughing, bad breath, frequent colds, smelly hair or clothing, yellowing of teeth or fingers, frequent mouth sores, bleeding gums

Print & Online Resources

Tips for Teens on Tobacco (PDF): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Tobacco Addiction: Website

Club Drugs (Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, LSD)

Signs of Abuse: Teeth clenching, chills, unusual displays of affection, problems remembering things, slurred speech, sleep problems.

Ecstasy/MDMA:

Ecstasy is methlenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a “designer” or custom made drug. A stimulant popular at parties, raves and clubs because of the stimulant effect allowing users extended time dancing.

Other Names: E, X, XTC, Adam, Bean, Roll.

Methods of Use: swallowed in a pill form typically with branded images on them.

Effects: Heart attacks, muscle tension, blurred vision, sweating, fainting, chills, sleep problems, hallucinations, loss of control of some body movements, clinched teeth, live and heart failure.

GHB–Gamma Hydroxybuytric Acid

User may transport in small bottles or eye drop bottles. Used during “date rapes” and other assaults. It is a federal crime to use any controlled substances to aid in sexual assault.

Other Names: Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Grievous Bodily Harm, Georgia Home Boy.

Methods of Use: snorted, orally in liquid form, smoked, or mixed into drinks.

Effects: Liver failure, vomiting, tremors, seizures, comas, fatal respiratory problems, unconscious and possible immobility.

Rohypnol–Flunitrazepam

Referred to as the “date rape” drug. creates a drunk feeling that lasts two-eight hours. Used in sexual assaults.

Other names: Roach, roofies, the forget pill, rope, rophies, ruffies, R2, roofenol, la roche, rib.

Methods of Use: swallowed or snorted.

Effects: visual and gastrointestinal disturbances, memory loss, difficulty with motor skills, dizziness, blackouts.

Ketamine–Ketamine Hydrochloride

Popular at raves. A general anesthetic for medical procedures in people and animals.

Other names: Vitamin K, Super-K, Ketalar, Special K, K-hole.

Methods of Use: Snorted or Smoked, can dissolved into beverages in liquid form or injected.

Effects: Delirium, impaired motor function, profound visual distortions, a lost sense of time, senses and identity, death.

LCD

D-lysergic acid diethylamide. The most powerful hallucinogen known to humans. Can be in the forms of tablets or squares of paper.

Other names: acid, blotter, boomers, Doses, microdot, yellow sunshine.

Methods of Use: Swallowed or absorbed through mouth tissues.

Effects: increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, tremors, persistent mental disorder.

Print and Online Resources.

Tips for Teens on Club Drugs (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Inhalants

Inhalants are substances or fumes from products that are sniffed or “huffed” to cause an immediate high. Hundreds of legal household products can be sniffed or “huffed” to get high.

Other names: Glue, kick, bang, sniff, huff, poppers, whippets, Texas shoeshine, Nitrous oxide, laughing gas, aerosol sprays, cleaning fluid, solvents.

Methods of Use: Vapors are inhaled.

Effects: headache, muscle weakness, severe mood swings and violent behavior, numbness and tingling of hands and feet, loss of sense of smell, nosebleeds, liver, lung, and kidney damage, fatigue, loss of appetite, death.

Signs of Abuse: missing household products, chemical smell on clothing, paint stains on face or body, red eyes, runny nose, drunk, dizzy or dazed appearance, unusual breath odor.

Print & Online Resources

National Inhalant Prevention web site.

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Info Facts on Inhalants 2009 (pdf) –pdf handout.

National Survey on Drug Use and Health Report: Characteristics of Recent Adolescent Inhalant initiates (pdf).

Tips for Teens on Inhalants (pdf) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Cocaine/Crack

Cocaine is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. Cocaine is made from the coca plant and can be in a powder or crystal form.

Other names: Cocaine: Coke, snow, nose candy, blow, big C, lady, white, powder, dust, toot,
Crack: rock, freebase

Methods of Use: Cocaine: snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Crack: heated and smoked in a pipe.

Effects: Addiction, pupil dilation, elevated blood pressure and heart rate, increased respiratory rate, increased risk of infectious disease from injecting, paranoia, seizures, heart attacks, tactile hallucinations, insomnia, death

Signs of Abuse: red bloodshot eyes, runny nose, frequent sniffing, bloody noses, high energy, frequently needing money.

Print & Online Resources

Tips for Teens on Cocaine (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

LSD

D-lysergic acid diethylamide. The most powerful hallucinogen known to humans. Can be in the forms of tablets or squares of paper.

Other names: acid, blotter, boomers, Doses, microdot, yellow sunshine.

Methods of Use: Swallowed or absorbed through mouth tissues.

Effects: increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, tremors, persistent mental disorder.

Psilocybin–Mushrooms

Purchased primarily through mail order.

Other names: Shrooms, caps, magic mushrooms, purple passion.

Methods of Use: swallowed or brewed in teas.

Effects: nervousness, paranoia, nausea, flashbacks, altered states of perception and feelings, hallucinations.

Phencyclidine–PCP

Marijuana joints  can be dipped in PCP without smokers knowledge.

Other names: angel dust, boat, hog, Ozone, Wack, Love Boat, peace pill, elephant tranquilizer.

Methods of Use: Snorted, smoked, swallowed, or injected.

Effects: Hallucinations, inability to feel physical pain, depression, anxiety, paranoia, delusions, decrease in blood pressure and heart rate death.

Print and Online Resources.

Tips for Teens on Hallucinogenic Drugs (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Steroids

Other names: Arnolds, Gym Candy, Pumpers, Stackers, Weigh Trainers, Juice, Rhoids.

Methods of Use: swallowed , applied to skin, or injected into muscle.

Effects: baldness, development of breast in men, impotence, growth of facial hair for women, deepened voice for women, swelling of feet or ankles, bad breath, mood swings, liver cancer, depression, acne.

Signs of Abuse: rapid growth of muscles, opposite sex characteristics, extreme irritability.

Print and Online Resources.

Tips for Teens on Steroids: (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. (Rev. 2008)

Steroid Abuse.gov.

Abused Prescription and Over-the Counter Drugs

Pain Medications: Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, Darvon, Codeine.
Stimulants: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Focalin, Dexedrine.
Sedatives & Tranquilizers: Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Ambien, Lunesta, Mebaral, Nembutal.
Over-The-Counter: DXM , Dextromethorphan, found in common cough medicine.

Print & Online Resources.

Getting High on Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs is Dangerous (PDF).

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As community partners, we plan, support and coordinate efforts to reduce and prevent substance abuse among youth and adults in Delaware County, Indiana.

The Delaware County Prevention Council (DCPC) is part of the statewide network of the Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) as the designated Local Coordinating Council (LCC) for our county.

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