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ICJI > Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana (DFI) > Addiction Recovery > Drug Information Drug Information

Narcotics (heroin, junk, dope, Demerol, dilaudid, morphine, codeine)
Signs: Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, constricted pupils
Look for: Syringes, spoons, needles, needle marks on arms
Dangers: Addiction, lethargy, weight loss, diseases from unsterile needles, overdose

Inhalants (gasoline, aerosols, glue, nitrates)
Signs: Nausea, dizziness, headaches, lack of coordination and control, drowsiness
Look for: Odor of substance on clothing and breath
Dangers: Unconsciousness, suffocation, nausea and vomiting, brain damage, central nervous system damage, sudden death

drugsAlcohol (beer, wine, liquor, wine coolers, near beer)
Signs: Slurred speech, relaxed inhibitions, impaired coordination, slowed reflexes, glazed eyes, smell of alcohol on clothes/body, hangover
Look for: New bottles or less in family supply
Dangers: Addiction, accidents as result of impaired ability and judgment, overdoses when mixed with other depressants, heart and liver damage

Marijuana (pot, dope, grass, weed, herb, hash, joint)
Signs: Altered perceptions, red eyes, dry mouth, reduced concentration and coordination, euphoria
Look for: Rolling papers, pipes, dried plant material. Odor of burnt hemp rope, roach clips
Dangers: Panic reaction, impaired short-term memory, hampered judgment, accelerated heartbeat, possibly increased blood pressure

Cocaine (coke, rock, crack, base)
Signs: Euphoria followed by depression, elevated blood pressure and heart attack, seizures, lung damage, severe depression, paranoia
Look for: Glass vials, glass pipe, white powder, razor blades, syringes, needle marks
Dangers: Nasal problems, addictions, heart attack, seizures, lung damage, severe depression, paranoia

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