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How can you tell if your friend is using heroin?
- They can seem drowsy or euphoric.
- They may be nauseous.
- Constricted pupils.
The effect is unpredictable when mixed with other drugs.
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Horse, black tar, dope
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| Rohypnal |
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How can you tell if your friend is using Rohypnal?
- They can't remember what happened (the date rape drug).
- They have headaches.
- They have muscle pains.
- Hallucinations.
- They may have convulsions.
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Roofies, rope, R2
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| Amphetamines |
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How can you tell if a friend is using stimulants?
- They have increased energy.
- They have loss of appetite and dilated pupils.
- Judgment is impaired.
- They are impulsive and may be violent.
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Uppers, pep, speed, black beauties
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| Methamphetamines |
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How can you tell if your friend is using methamphetamines?
- They seem nervous.
- Sleeplessness.
- They may be confused or dizzy.
- They maybe sensitive to noise.
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Meth, Crystal ice, Speed, Crank
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| Cocaine |
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How can you tell if a friend is using cocaine?
- They have sniffing, runny nose, red eyes.
- They become withdrawn, depressed
- They have loss of interest in family.
- They have loss of interest in friends and school.
- They maybe careless.
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Coke, Snow, Nose candy, Flake
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| Club Drugs |
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How can you tell if a friend is using club drugs?
- They may have problems remembering what they said or did.
- They have feel dizzy or faint.
- Depression.
- Confusion.
- Sleep problems.
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Ecstasy: E, X, XTC GHB: Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X Ketamine: K, Special K, Ket, Vitamin K, Kit Kat, Rohypnol: Roofies, R-2
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| Inhalants |
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How can you tell if a friend is using inhalants?
- They are acting drunk or dazed.
- They have unusual breath odor.
- There is a chemical smell on their clothing.
- Red eyes and runny nose.
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Glue, Kick, Bang, Sniff, Huff, Poppers, Whippets |
| Alcohol |
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How can you tell if your friend has a drinking problem?
- They get drunk on a regular basis
- They are laying about how much they are suing.
- They act as though they have to drink to have fun.
- They have frequent hangovers.
- They feel depressed or even suicidal.
- They forget what they did while drinking.
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| Steroids |
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How can you tell if your friend is abusing steroids?
- Yellowing of the skin.
- Swelling of feet or ankles.
- Bad breath.
- Mood swings.
- Angry and hostile for no reason.
- Nervous.
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Arnolds, Gym Candy, Stackers, Juice |
| Marijuana |
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How can you tell if your friend is using marijuana?
- They seem dizzy and have trouble walking.
- They have red, bloodshot eyes.
- They have a hard time remembering things.
- Their judgment is bad or they have little motivation.
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If a friend has problem with drugs, what can you do?
Encourage them to get help.
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Weed, Pot, Grass, Reefer, Blunt, Joint, Roach
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| Resources |
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AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) - 951-6810 - www.aasrq.org
NA (Narcotic Anonymous) - 957-7910
FreeVibe.com - www.freevibe.com
Includes message boards and stories written by teens
Manatee Glens - 782-4617 - www.manateeglens.com
Adolescent Recovery Center (ARC) - 1819 5th St W. Bradenton
Family Emergency Treatment Center - 782-4800 - 1414 14th St W. Bradenton
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Talk with your parents and look together in the yellow pages under counseling to find some local counselors in private practice. Some that address substance abuse are listed below:
Nancy Scahall, LMHC
755-3564
life-skills, substance abuse assessments
Patricia Peck, LMHC
792-8899
trauma, addictions, abusive relationships
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