Transcript How do drugs destroy lives?

How do drugs
destroy lives?
Brian Elias
&
Haydee Sazo
Outline
 I. What is a Drug
 II. Marijuana
 III. Crystal Meth
 IV. Cocaine
 V. number of deaths
 VI. Marijuana death chart
What is a Drug?
 A drug is any chemical that produces a
therapeutic or non-therapeutic effect in the
body.
 Chemicals, on the other hand, are a broad
class of substances -- including drugs -- that
may or may not produce noticeable effects in
the body. Many chemicals (such as tin, lead,
gold) have harmful effects on the body,
especially in high doses.
Marijuana
 Someone who smokes marijuana regularly
may have daily cough and phlegm, symptoms
of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent
chest colds.
 Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to
abnormal functioning of lung tissue injured or
destroyed by marijuana smoke.
 Regardless of the THC content, the amount of
tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the
level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three
to five times greater than among tobacco
smokers.
Crystal Meth
 Crystal's dangerous effects include an over
stimulation of the body's adrenal glands,
giving a temporary high
 The crystal user will experience hyper activity
and inability to properly sleep and laziness.
 Crystal users may appear 'normal' for many
years of use, but the hidden affects of
methamphetamine are building up
Cocaine
 Crack and cocaine users have died from
overdose. High doses can raise the body's
temperature, cause convulsions and
respiratory arrest.
 Perfectly fit, young people can have a fit or
heart attack after taking too much coke.

People who use crack or coke regularly often
develop serious problems with anxiety and
paranoia. It's a known cause of panic attacks
Number of Deaths
Marijuana Deaths
Opinions
 Brian: Doing drugs is no
used!! Its not healthy, and it
would hold you from being
successful.
 Haydee: Drugs are the
number one thing I hate in
the world! Its pointless!