This document discusses the dangers of drug and alcohol use for young people. It notes that while one may feel initially in control of their drug or alcohol use, these substances can be highly addictive and start to control one's behavior. The document provides information on common drugs like amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, marijuana, and others, explaining how they alter the body's functions when introduced. It encourages students to say no to drugs and alcohol in order to make positive changes in their lives.
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1. CRIMINAL
VICES
Lots of young people want to
know about drugs and alcohol.
It is important to know, that ESTUDIANTES: CRIMINA L VICES:
despite one's willpower, it's Lorena Pertuz
very easy to end up finding Etelvina parra DRUGS A ND A LCOHOL.
that you have a problem. You Raiza posada
may initially think that you Kevin becerra
have your drug or alcohol use Moisés García
`under control', GRADO: 11°b
however, these things can be GIMNASIO
very addictive and may soon DEL SABER ¡Change her life!
start to control you.
2. CRIMINAL VICES: DGRUS AND ALCOHOL
COMMON DRUGS
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is created when grains, There are so many kinds of
fruits, or vegetables are fer- drugs: Here are the facts on some
mented. Fermentation is a pro- of the more common drugs.:
cess that uses yeast or bacteria
to change the sugars in the food Drugs are chemicals or substances Ampheta- Inhalants
into alcohol. Alcohol is a de- mines Ketamine
that change the way our bodies
pressant, which means it slows Cocaine LSD
work. When you put them into and Crack Marijuana
the function of the central
nervous system. Alcohol actu- your body, drugs find their way Depressants Metham-
ally blocks some of the messag- into your bloodstream and are Ecstasy phetamine
es trying to get to the brain. transported to parts of your GHB Nicotine
This alters a person's percep- Heroin
body, such as your brain. A drug
tions, emotions, movement, vi-
may be helpful or harmful.
sion, and hearing.
YOU CAN MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE.
¡SAY NO TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL!