STIMULANTS:
Stimulants are a group of drugs that result in increased activity in the body. Sometimes referred to as “uppers,” these drugs are frequently abused due to their performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. Generally, those who abuse stimulants experience heightened energy levels and enhanced focus.
| STIMULANTS | EFFECTS |
| Cocaine | Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Can cause damage to the lining of the nasal passage and nose Can cause vein collapse and increased risk of HIV and hepatitis infection. |
Amphetamine  | Makes you agitated and aggressive Can result in confusion, paranoia and even psychosis Can cause high blood pressure and heart attacks. |
Methamphetamine  | can cause enlarged or dilated pupils and a dry mouth can increase your heart rate and breathing It puts you at risk of infectious diseases (such as hepatitis B and C and HIV) if you inject it. |
Mephedrone  | can overstimulate your heart and nervous system can cause periods of insomnia can lead to agitation and hallucinatory states |
DEPRESSANTS
Depressants are psychoactive drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), which reduces a person’s alertness, and also slows down functions such as breathing and heart rate.
| Depressant | Effects |
| Barbiturates | Impairment of memory, judgment and coordinationParanoia and suicidal thought.Dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse. |
| Rohypnol | Impaired judgementLack of coordinationAggression or excitability |
| Alcohol | Cardiovascular diseases Liver disease Cancer |
HALLUCINOGEN
Hallucinogens are a diverse group of drugs that alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings.
| DRUGS | EFFECTS |
| Ecstasy | May cause hallucination, convulsion, confusion, paranoia and even psychosis Can cause memory loss, depression. |
| LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) | Hallucinations, Depression, suicidal ideations, illusion. |
OPOIDS
Opioids are a class of drugs that work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including the relief of pain.
| DRUGS | EFFECTS |
| Heroin | Infection of the heart lining and valves Liver and kidney disease Lung complications, including pneumonia |
UNCLASSIFIED DRUGS
The term unclassified is used to describe drugs that do not have any drug class or grouping.
MARIJUANA
Marijuana is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains mind-altering compounds that affect both brain and body when used. It is very addictive, and harmful to health.
EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA
| Addiction | Glaucoma |
| Memory loss | Seizures and Epilepsy |
| Paranoia | Heart problems |
| Lung Problems | Depression |
| Cancer | Suicidal thoughts |
KHAT
EFFECTS OF KHAT
- It causes drug dependence leading to addiction.
- Depression
- Male infertility
- Bleeding in the brain
- Liver damage
- Heart attack
- Lung damage
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
