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Imagine you’re at a birthday party and its your turn to hit the piñata. You’ve just been spun around while blindfolded and now you’re dizzy and have a stomach ache from all that cake you ate earlier — that’s the feeling you might get from drugs and alcohol. They affect you physically and prevent you from thinking straight.

What can I do?

Ask yourself why you are considering or already using drugs and alcohol. Is it because you think “everyone is doing it?”

It’s up to you to make your own informed decisions when it comes to putting these damaging substances into your body. If you can’t stop using drugs or alcohol, seek help and talk to a friend, family member, or healthcare professional about treatment options.

Warning signs to look for in users:

Drowsiness, lack of motivation
Lack of effort in personal grooming or physical appearance
Frequent nosebleeds
Sudden weight loss or weight gain
Eyes that are bloodshot or pupils that are smaller or larger than normal

What are the effects of drug use?

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Alcohol

Nausea, vomiting, headaches, slurred speech, impaired judgement.

Marijuana

Drowsiness, bloodshot eyes, increased appetite, slowed reflexes, paranoia.

Cocaine

Heart muscle damage, nosebleeds, muscle tics, loss of concentration.

Meth

Heavy sweating, loss of appetite, nausea, headache, paranoia, sleeplessness, tooth decay.

Ecstasy

High heart rate, muscle tension, feeling faint, insomnia, organ complications.

Heroin

Nausea, vomiting, itching, foggy mental state, drowsiness, slowed breathing and heart rate.

Where can I get help?

Drug Info Library

Vencer Youth Services

West Care Detoxification Center