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• Paranoia • Profuse sweating and dry mouth • Talkativeness Health Effects • Research suggests that regular cocaine use may upset the chemical balance of the brain. As a result, it may speed up the aging process by causing irreparable damage to critical nerve cells. The onset of nervous system illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease could also occur. • Cocaine use causes the heart to beat faster and harder and rapidly increases blood pressure. In addition, cocaine causes spasms of blood vessels in the brain and heart. Both effects lead to ruptured vessels causing strokes or heart attacks. • Strong psychological dependency can occur with one “hit” of crack. Usually, mental dependency occurs within days (crack) or within several months (snorting coke). Cocaine causes the strongest mental dependency of any known drug. • Treatment success rates are lower than for other chemical dependencies. • Cocaine is extremely dangerous when taken with depressant drugs. Death due to overdose is rapid. The fatal effects of an overdose are not usually reversible by medical intervention. The number of cocaine overdose deaths has tripled in the last 4 years. • Cocaine overdose was the second most common drug emergency in 1986 – up from 11 th place in 1980. Workplace Issues • Extreme mood and energy swings create instability. Sudden noises can cause a violent reaction. • Lapses in attention and ignoring warning signals greatly increase the potential for accidents. • The high cost of cocaine frequently leads to workplace theft and/or dealing. • A developing paranoia and withdrawal create unpredictable and sometimes violent behavior. • Work performance is characterized by forgetfulness, absenteeism, tardiness, and missed assignments. Appendix F. Fact Sheets F-7 August 2002
Cannabinoids (Marijuana) Fact Sheet Marijuana is one of the most misunderstood and underestimated drugs of abuse. People use marijuana for the mildly tranquilizing and mood- and perception-altering effects it produces. Description • Usually sold in plastic sandwich bags, leaf marijuana will range in color from green to light tan. The leaves are usually dry and broken into small pieces. The seeds are oval with one slightly pointed end. Less prevalent, hashish is a compressed, sometimes tarlike substance ranging in color from pale yellow to black. It is usually sold in small chunks wrapped in aluminum foil. It may also be sold in any oily liquid. • Marijuana has a distinctly pungent aroma resembling a combination of sweet alfalfa and incense. • Cigarette papers, roach clip holders, and small pipes made of bone, brass, or glass are commonly used. Smoking “bongs” (large bore pipes for inhaling large volumes of smoke) can easily be made from soft drink cans and toilet paper rolls. • Trade/street names include Marinol, THC, Pot, Grass, Joint, Reefer, Acapulco Gold, Sinsemilla, Thai Sticks, Hash, and Hash Oil. Signs and Symptoms of Use • Reddened eyes (often masked by eyedrops) • Slowed speech • Distinctive odor on clothing • Lackadaisical “I don’t care” attitude • Chronic fatigue and lack of motivation • Irritating cough, chronic sore throat Health Effects General • When marijuana is smoked, it is irritating to the lungs. Chronic smoking causes emphysema-like conditions. • One joint causes the heart to race and be overworked. People with undiagnosed heart conditions are at risk. • Marijuana is commonly contaminated with the fungus Aspergillus, which can cause serious respiratory tract and sinus infections. • Marijuana smoking lowers the body’s immune system response, making users more susceptible to infection. The U.S. government is actively researching a possible Appendix F. Fact Sheets F-8 August 2002
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• Paranoia<br />
• Profuse sweating and dry mouth<br />
• Talkativeness<br />
Health Effects<br />
• Research suggests that regular cocaine use may upset the chemical balance of the brain.<br />
As a result, it may speed up the aging process by causing irreparable damage to critical<br />
nerve cells. The onset of nervous system illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease could also<br />
occur.<br />
• Cocaine use causes the heart to beat faster and harder and rapidly increases blood<br />
pressure. In addition, cocaine causes spasms of blood vessels in the brain and heart.<br />
Both effects lead to ruptured vessels causing strokes or heart attacks.<br />
• Strong psychological dependency can occur with one “hit” of crack. Usually, mental<br />
dependency occurs within days (crack) or within several months (snorting coke).<br />
Cocaine causes the strongest mental dependency of any known drug.<br />
• Treatment success rates are lower than for other chemical dependencies.<br />
• Cocaine is extremely dangerous when taken with depressant drugs. Death due to<br />
overdose is rapid. The fatal effects of an overdose are not usually reversible by medical<br />
intervention. The number of cocaine overdose deaths has tripled in the last 4 years.<br />
• Cocaine overdose was the second most common drug emergency in 1986 – up from 11 th<br />
place in 1980.<br />
Workplace Issues<br />
• Extreme mood and energy swings create instability. Sudden noises can cause a violent<br />
reaction.<br />
• Lapses in attention and ignoring warning signals greatly increase the potential for<br />
accidents.<br />
• The high cost of cocaine frequently leads to workplace theft and/or dealing.<br />
• A developing paranoia and withdrawal create unpredictable and sometimes violent<br />
behavior.<br />
• Work performance is characterized by forgetfulness, absenteeism, tardiness, and missed<br />
assignments.<br />
Appendix F. Fact Sheets F-7 August 2002
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