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Assistance in Overcoming Alcohol and Drug Problems Early recognition and treatment for alcohol abuse or illegal drug use are important for successful rehabilitation and for reduced personal, family, workplace and social disruption. William Paterson University encourages the earliest possible diagnosis and treatment for alcohol or illegal drug use and whenever feasible will assist employees in overcoming drug or alcohol problems. However, the decision to seek diagnosis and accept treatment is primarily the individual employee's responsibility. Employees who voluntarily request assistance may do so without jeopardizing their continued employment, provided they make a request in a timely manner, and provided they strictly adhere to the terms of their treatment and counseling program. Any such program will require, at a minimum, the cessation of any use of alcohol or illegal drugs as a condition of returning to work.
Policy Violations The following are violations of the University's Drug-Free Workplace Policy:
Reporting to work or being at work with illegal drugs in the system or under the influence of alcohol; Reporting to work or being at work with prescribed drugs in the system in an amount exceeding the dosage requirement and/or use of prescribed drugs contrary to warning labels; The unauthorized possession of an illegal drug or alcohol on University premises, in a University supplied vehicle or during working hours; The sale or attempted sale, distribution or manufacture of an illegal drug on or off Universitypremises; Without authorization, storing alcohol or any illegal drug or drug paraphernalia in a locker, desk, automobile or other area on University premises; Failure to adhere to the requirements of any University required drug or alcohol treatment or counseling program in which the employee is enrolled; Conviction for a drug offense and/or failure to notify the University of such conviction within 5 days after the conviction. Testing Any employee may be required to submit a urine and/or blood sample for testing for illegal drugs or alcohol in any of the following circumstances:
When a supervisor or managerial employee determines that "reasonable suspicion" exists based on observations of conduct, reactions, job performance, work habits, physical symptoms, or appearance of the employee are indicative of the use of illegal drugs or being under the influence of alcohol while on the premises or during working hours. When a supervisor or managerial employee receives information from a credible source that an employee used illegal drugs or is under the influence of alcohol while on the premises or during working hours or immediately before reporting to work. When an employee is involved in an accident or incident during working hours which caused or contributed to substantial injury to person or property or where there is evidence that it may have resulted, in whole or part, from his/her use of illegal drugs or being under the influence of alcohol. Safety-Sensitive Positions An employee in a safety-sensitive position may be required to submit a urine, breathalyzer and/or blood sample for testing for drugs or alcohol at any time and for any reason and without advance notification. The positions that have been determined to be "safety-sensitive" are all public safety employees including public safety officers and campus police.
Employees Required to Possess Commercial Driver's License An employee whose position requires a commercial driver's license will be required to submit to testing consistent with University Policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and its attendant regulations.
Testing Administration Methods for Drug Testing
Drug testing will be conducted by an outside agency with which the University has an agreement for this purpose. Highly accurate testing methods will be used. The employee provides a urine specimen in a location that affords privacy; and the "collector" seals and labels the specimen, completes a chain of custody document, and prepares the specimen and accompanying paperwork for shipment to a drug testing laboratory. The drug testing procedures include an instant urine drug-screen. When the instant drug-screen is non-negative, the specimen is sent to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) certified laboratory for confirmation. When a confirmed positive test returns from the laboratory, a Medical Review Officer, who is a certified drug and alcohol screening expert, will determine if there is legal/medical reason for any positive test (i.e. prescription drugs). This procedure essentially provides an opportunity for a "second opinion." All urine specimens are analyzed for the following drugs: Marijuana (THC metabolite) Cocaine Amphetamines Opiates (including heroin) Phencyclidine (PCP) Methods of Testing for Alcohol
Breath testing using Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) devices approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be administered. The NHTSA periodically publishes a list of approved devices in the Federal Register. Two breath tests are required to determine if a person has a prohibited alcohol concentration. A screening test is conducted first. Any result less than 0.08 % alcohol concentration is considered a "negative" test. An alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater is considered to be "under the influence" in the state of New Jersey for operating a motor vehicle. If the alcohol concentration is 0.08 % or greater, a second confirmation test must be conducted. The employee and the individual conducting the breath test (called a Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)) complete the alcohol testing form to ensure that the results are properly recorded. The confirmation test, if required, must be conducted using an EBT that prints out the results, date and time, a sequential test number, and the name and serial number of the EBT to ensure the reliability of the results. The confirmation test results determine any actions taken. Testing is not necessarily required as a condition to the University taking disciplinary action, including discharge, against an employee who violates this Policy.
Authorized Use of Prescribed Medication An employee undergoing prescribed medical treatment with any drug that may interfere with his or her ability to perform the essential functions of the job may voluntarily disclose this treatment to the Office of Human Resources. If necessary, the University will seek medical consultation or obtain medical documentation to determine whether to provide a reasonable accommodation to permit the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Such consultation and/or documentation will be treated confidentially to the extent required by law.
Inspections Where there are or have been violations of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, William Paterson University may conduct inspections of property and personal effects. This includes, but is not limited to property contained in desks, lockers, vehicles, purses, brief cases, packages, lunch boxes and clothing. If an employee's consent to such inspection is requested, a refusal to consent to such inspection will be a violation of this policy.
Consequences of Violation of this Policy Violation of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy may result in severe disciplinary actions, including discharge for a first offense, at the University's sole discretion. In addition, the University may, in its sole discretion, refer such an employee to a treatment and counseling program for alcohol or drug use. Under certain circumstances, the University may require an employee to successfully complete a treatment and counseling program for alcohol or drug use.
Condition of Employment Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy is a condition of employment or continued employment. Failure or refusal of an employee to adhere to the "Fitness for Duty Determination" procedures or this policy, including failure to sign any required document, submit to any inspection or test, or to follow any prescribed course of treatment by the University's EAP or other approved substance abuse treatment provider may be will be grounds for discipline up to and including termination.
Support Services Available The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service for William Paterson University faculty and staff and their household members. The EAP offers short term counseling and referral for problems ranging from work-related concerns to personal difficulties that affect an individual’s everyday life. Employees who are being affected with substance abuse issues should contact the EAP for a consultation with a counselor. The William Paterson University, Office of Human Resources has arranged with CONCERN EAP to provide this service to employees and their household members at no cost.
For a confidential consultation or appointment, call the CONCERN Employee Assistance Program offices at 1-800-242-7371. Additional information can be found at the following link: http://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/employee-assistance-program/
The following locations are licensed for the serving of beer and wine at scheduled social functions only: a. Student Center Cafeteria
No student activities fees may be used for the purchase of alcohol. Any marketing, advertising, and promotion of alcohol on campus is prohibited. No publicity distributed or posted about special events on or off campus shall indicate the availability of alcohol except to indicate legal age requirements for admission. Servers at such on-campus events shall have been trained in appropriate responsible hospitality practices. Deliveries of alcohol to the campus may not be made by liquor stores or distributors unless specifically authorized. All deliveries to residence halls are prohibited. Carrying or transporting open containers of alcohol is prohibited. NEW JERSEY STATUES REGARDING PURCHASE/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL The purchase and consumption of alcohol is a right extended by the State of New Jersey. The legal age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages in the State of New Jersey is twenty-one. (N.J.S.A. 9:17b-1)
For the first offense, there are additional fines and charges of at least $500 (bringing the total minimum charges for a first offense to $3,500); loss of license for 3-12 months with mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system during and after license suspension; and a requirement to spend 12-48 hours in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. A first-time offender also faces a possible 30-day jail term. For a second offense, there are additional fines and charges of at least $720 - $1000; loss of license for 2 years with mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system during and after license suspension; a requirement to perform 30 days of community service and to spend 48 hours in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. Also, there is a possible 90-day jail term. For a third offense, additional fines and charges of at least $1,220; loss of license for 10 years with mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system during and after license suspension; and a 180-day jail term. The insurance surcharge for a third-time offender is $1,500 per year for three years. These fines and charges do not include court and legal fees. Driving While License Is Suspended Due to DWI (N.J.S.A. 39.3-40) – If a person is found driving while his/her license is suspended due to a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated, that person upon conviction again shall be fined $500, shall have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for an additional period of not less than one year nor more than two years, and may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 90 days. Second and subsequent convictions for driving during a license suspension carry additional penalties including revocation of motor vehicle registration. Refusal to Take the Breathalyzer Test (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) – Refusal to take the breathalyzer test where there is probable cause for arrest for DWI will result in up to 10 year loss of license, a fine of $300-$1000, and an obligation to satisfy the requirements of an alcohol education or rehabilitation program. A person can also be convicted of DWI without the results of a breathalyzer test. In that case, s/he will suffer all the additional fines and penalties specified for the DWI conviction. (Any of the statutes in the 2C:33 chapter which includes underage possession of alcohol and providing alcohol to a minor carries with it a mandatory loss of drivers license from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 2 years.)
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE ORDINANCES REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WITHIN CITY LIMITS ARTICLE VII Consumption in Public Areas (§ 38-29 — § 38-31) § 38-29 Definitions As used in this Part 2, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
[Added 10-20-82 by Ord. No. 67-1982] § 38-30 Permit required. [Amended 10-20-1982 by Ord. No. 67-1982]
§ 38-31 Violations and penalties. [Amended 10-20-1982 by Ord. No. 67-1982; 9-21-1988 by Ord. No. 54-1988] See § 1-15 , Violations and penalties.
[Amended 5-15-1991 by Ord. No. 26-1991; 8-18-2004 by Ord. No. 54-2004; 3-1-2006 by Ord. No. 15-2006] A. Unless another penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in the Code or in a law of the state or federal government, any person who violates any provision of this chapter, any other chapter of this Code or any other ordinance of the Township shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days or by a period of community service not to exceed 90 days. Each day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
ARTICLE VIII Possession or Consumption on Private Property (§ 38-32 — § 38-34) [Added 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 76-2002] § 38-32 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the meaning indicated:
§ 38-33 Possession or consumption prohibited on private property. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person under the legal age to, without legal authority, knowingly possess or knowingly consume an alcoholic beverage on private property. The provisions of this article shall not apply to:
§ 38-34 Violations and penalties. A. Any person convicted of a violation of this article shall be subject to a fine of $250 for the first offense, and $350 for any subsequent offense.
NEW JERSEY STATUTES REGARDING POSSESSION/DISTRIBUTION/USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network, ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-3) provides penalties for a person found to have acted as an organizer, supervisor, manager or financier of a scheme distributing any Schedule I or II drug. Maintaining or Operating a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Production Facility, ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-4) provides that such conduct is a first degree crime punishable by imprisonment and fines. Manufacturing, Distributing, or Dispensing ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5) provides that such conduct results in imprisonment and fines. Distribution, Manufacture or Possession with Intent to Distribute Anabolic Steroids ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.1) provides that such conduct is a third degree crime punishable by imprisonment and fines. Using a Juvenile in a Drug Distribution Scheme ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-6) provides that such conduct is a second degree crime punishable by imprisonment and fines. Drug-Free School Zones ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7) provides that any person who distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school property is guilty of a crime of the third degree. Distribution to Persons Under Eighteen or Pregnant Females ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-8) provides that such conduct carries a penalty of fines and imprisonment. Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9) provides that such a situation is a first degree crime, same as murder, but no intent need be shown, only that death resulted as a result of the use of a drug supplied by the defendant. Possession, Use, Being Under the Influence, or Failure to Make Lawful Disposition ( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10) provides that such conduct carries penalties of imprisonment and fines. Imitation Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS),( N.J.S.A. 2C:35-11) provides that dispensing or distributing a substance falsely purported to be a CDS is a third degree crime, and can carry a fine up to $200,000. Paraphernalia Drug paraphernalia is defined as “ ...all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled dangerous substance... including... roach clips... bongs... pipes...”
Use or Possession with Intent to Use, Narcotic Paraphernalia,( N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2) provides that such conduct carries a disorderly persons offense. Distribute, Dispense, Possess with Intent to, Narcotics Paraphernalia ( N.J.S.A. 2C:36-3) provides that such conduct is a fourth degree crime. Advertise to Promote Sale of Narcotics Paraphernalia, ( N.J.S.A. 2C:36-4) provides that such conduct is a fourth degree crime. Delivering Paraphernalia to Person Under Eighteen Years ( N.J.S.A. 2C:36-5) provides that such conduct constitutes a third degree crime. Possession or Distribution of Hypodermic Syringe ( N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6) provides that such conduct constitutes a disorderly persons offense. Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) provides that a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating … narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs is subject to the same penalties stated in G above, including loss of license, as for a driver who is intoxicated through use of alcohol. Driving While License is Suspended Due to DWI (N.J.S.A. 39:3-40). If a person is found driving while his/her license is suspended due to a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated, that person upon conviction again shall be fined $500, shall have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for an additional period of not less than one year nor more than two years, and may be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 90 days. Second and subsequent convictions for driving during a license suspension carry additional penalties including revocation of motor vehicle registration. FEDERAL OFFENSES RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS The Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 841) makes it a federal crime: (a) to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled substance; or (b) to create, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to distribute or dispense a counterfeit substance.
Classification of Controlled Substances The U.S. Code establishes, and authorizes the U.S. Attorney General to revise as needed, classifications of controlled substances. The drugs are each classified in five “schedules”, Schedule I being comprised essentially of “street drugs” and Schedule V being comprised of drugs with a “low potential for abuse” when compared with drugs in Schedules I-IV. Examples of Schedule I drugs are heroin and marijuana. Cocaine and codeine are Schedule II drugs. Amphetamines and anabolic steroids are Schedule III drugs, while Barbital is a Schedule IV drug. An example of a Schedule V drug would be a prescription medication with not more than 200 mg. of codeine per 100 grams.
Penalties for Violations of Federal Drug Laws Under U.S. federal law, a first offense of illegal possession of a controlled substance can be punished by jail terms of not more than one (1) year and minimum $1,000 fine, or both. Federal possession and trafficking convictions can also lead to the forfeiture of property (e.g. your car).
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL Marijuana • Commercial and street names include blunt, dope, ganja, grass, herb, joints, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, sinsemilla, skunk and weed. • Schedule I drug • Usually smoked or swallowed • Intoxicating effects include euphoria, slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, impaired balance and coordination. • Potential health consequences include cough, frequent respiratory infections, impaired memory and learning, increased heart rate, anxiety, panic attacks, tolerance and addiction.
Hashish • Commercial and street names include boom, chronic, gangster, hash, hash oil and hemp. • Schedule I drug • Usually smoked or swallowed • Intoxicating effects include euphoria, slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, impaired balance and coordination. • Potential health consequences include cough, frequent respiratory infections, impaired memory and learning, increased heart rate, anxiety, panic attacks, tolerance and addiction. Depressants Barbiturates • Commercial and street names include Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital, barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooties and yellows • Schedule II, III, V drug • Usually injected or swallowed • Intoxicating effects include reduced anxiety, feeling of well-being, lowered inhibitions, slowed pulse and breathing, lowered blood pressure, poor concentration, sedation and drowsiness. • Potential health consequences include fatigue, confusion, impaired coordination, addiction, respiratory depression and arrest, depression, fever, irritability, poor judgment, slurred speech, dizziness, life-threatening withdrawal and death.
Benzodiazepines • Commercial and street names include Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, Xanax, candy, downers, sleeping pills and tranks. • Schedule IV drug • Usually swallowed or injected • Intoxicating effects include reduced anxiety, feeling of well-being, lowered inhibitions, slowed pulse and breathing, lowered blood pressure, poor concentration, sedation and drowsiness. • Potential health consequences include dizziness, fatigue, confusion, impaired coordination, addiction, respiratory depression and arrest and death.
Flunitrazepam (Associated with Sexual assaults) • Commercial and street names include Rohypnol, forget-me pill, Mexican Valium, R2, Roche, roofies, roofinol, rope and rophies. • Schedule IV drug • Usually swallowed or snorted • Intoxicating effects include reduced anxiety, feeling of well-being, lowered inhibitions, slowed pulse and breathing, lowered blood pressure and poor concentration. • Potential health consequences include fatigue, confusion, impaired coordination, addiction, respiratory depression and arrest, visual and gastrointestinal disturbances, urinary retention, memory loss for the time under the drug’s effects and death.
GHB (Associated with Sexual assaults) • Commercial and street names include gamma-hydroxybutyrate, G, Georgia home boy, grievous bodily harm and liquid ecstasy. • Schedule I drug • Usually swallowed • Intoxicating effects include reduced anxiety, feeling of well-being, lowered inhibitions, slowed pulse and breathing; lowered blood pressure and poor concentration. • Potential health consequences include fatigue, confusion, addiction, respiratory depression and arrest, drowsiness, nausea/vomiting, headache, loss of consciousness, loss of reflexes, seizures, coma and death.
Methaqualone • Commercial and street names include Quaalude, Sopor, Parest, ludes, mandrex, quad and quay • Schedule I drug • Usually injected or swallowed • Intoxicating effects include reduced anxiety, feeling of well-being, lowered inhibitions, slowed pulse and breathing, lowered blood pressure, poor concentration and euphoria. • Potential health consequences include fatigue, confusion, addiction, respiratory depression and arrest, depression, poor reflexes, slurred speech, coma and death. Dissociative Anesthetics Ketamine • Commercial and street names include Ketalar SV, cat Valiums, K, Special K, vitamin K • Schedule III drug • Usually injected, swallowed or smoked • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure and impaired motor function. • Potential health consequences include memory loss, numbness, nausea/vomiting at high doses, delirium, depression, respiratory depression and arrest.
PCP and analogs • Commercial and street names include phencyclidine, angel dust, boat, hog, love boat and peace pill • Schedule I, II drug • Usually injected, swallowed or smoked • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure and impaired motor function. • Potential health consequences include memory loss, numbness, nausea/vomiting possible decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, panic, aggression, violence/loss of appetite and depression.
Hallucinogens LSD • Commercial and street names include lysergic acid diethylamide, acid, blotter, boomers, cubes, microdot and yellow sunshines • Schedule I drug • Usually swallowed, absorbed through mouth tissues • Intoxicating effects include altered states of perception and feeling. • Potential health consequences include nausea, persistent mental disorders, persisting perception disorder (flashbacks), increased body temperature and heart rate, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, numbness, weakness and tremors.
Mescaline • Commercial and street names include buttons, cactus, mesc and peyote • Schedule I drug • Usually swallowed or smoked • Intoxicating effects include altered states of perception and feeling. • Potential health consequences include nausea, persisting perception disorder (flashbacks), increased body temperature and heart rate, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, numbness, weakness and tremors.
Psilocybin • Commercial and street names include magic mushroom, purple passion and shrooms
• Schedule I drug • Usually swallowed • Intoxicating effects include altered states of perception and feeling. • Potential health consequences include nausea, persisting perception disorder (flashbacks), nervousness and paranoia. Opioids and Morphine Derivatives Codeine • Commercial and street names include Empirin with Codeine, Fiorinal with Codeine, Robitussin A-C, Tylenol with Codeine, Captain Cody, Cody, doors & fours, loads, pancakes and syrup • Schedule II, III, IV drug • Usually injected or swallowed • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness. • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death.
Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogs • Commercial and street names include Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze, Apache, China girl, China white, dance fever, friend, goodfella, jackpot, murder 8, TNT, Tango and Cash • Schedule I, II drug • Usually injected, smoked or snorted • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness. • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death.
Heroin • Commercial and street names include diacetylmorphine, brown sugar, dope, H, horse, junk, skag, skunk, smack and white horse • Schedule I drug • Usually injected, smoked or snorted • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness and staggering gait • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death.
Morphine • Commercial and street names include Roxanol, Duramorph, M, Miss Emma, monkey and white stuff • Schedule II, III drug • Usually injected, swallowed or smoked • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death. Opium • Commercial and street names include laudanum, paregoric, big O, black stuff, block, gum and hop • Schedule II, III drug • Usually swallowed or smoked • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death.
Oxycodone HCL • Commercial and street names include Oxycontin, Oxy, O.C. and killer • Schedule II drug • Usually swallowed, snorted or injected • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death.
Hydrocodone bitartrate, Acetaminophen • Commercial and street names include Vicodin, vike, Watson-387 • Schedule II drug • Usually swallowed • Intoxicating effects include pain relief, euphoria and drowsiness • Potential health consequences include nausea, constipation, confusion, sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma and death. Stimulants Amphetamine • Commercial and street names include Biphetamine, Dexedrine, bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers and uppers • Schedule II drug • Usually injected, swallowed, smoked or snorted • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, increased mental alertness • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, rapid breathing/tremor, loss of coordination, irritability, anxiousness, restlessness, delirium, panic, paranoia, impulsive behavior, aggressiveness, tolerance, addiction and psychosis.
Cocaine • Commercial and street names include Cocaine hydrochloride, blow, bump, C, candy, Charlie, coke, crack, flake, rock, snow, toot • Schedule II drug • Usually injected, smoked or snorted • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, increased mental alertness and increased temperature • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, chest pain, respiratory failure, nausea, abdominal pain, strokes, seizures, headaches, malnutrition and panic attacks.
MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) • Commercial and street names include Adam, clarity, ecstasy, Eve, lover’s speed, peace, STP, X, XTC • Schedule I drug • Usually swallowed • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration, increased mental alertness mild hallucinogenic effects, increased tactile sensitivity and empathic feelings • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, impaired memory and learning, hyperthermia, cardiac toxicity, renal failure and liver toxicity. Methamphetamine • Commercial and street names include Desoxyn, chalk, crank, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth and speed • Schedule II drug • Usually injected, swallowed, smoked, snorted • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration and increased mental alertness • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, aggression, violence, psychotic behavior/memory loss, cardiac and neurological damage, impaired memory and learning, tolerance and addiction.
Methylphenidate (safe and effective for treatment of ADHD) • Commercial and street names include Ritalin, JIF, MPH, R-ball, Skippy, the smart drug and vitamin R • Not Scheduled • Usually injected, swallowed, snorted • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration and increased mental alertness • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness and insomnia.
Nicotine • Commercial and street names include cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, snuff, spit tobacco, bidis and chew • Not Scheduled • Usually smoked, snorted, taken in snuff and spit tobacco • Intoxicating effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism; feelings of exhilaration and increased mental alertness • Potential health consequences include rapid or irregular heart beat; reduced appetite, weight loss, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, adverse pregnancy outcomes, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, tolerance and addiction. Other Compounds Anabolic steroids • Commercial and street names include Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Depo-Testosterone, Equipoise; roids and juice • Schedule III drug • Usually injected, swallowed, applied to skin • No intoxication effects • Potential health consequences include hypertension, blood clotting and cholesterol changes, liver cysts and cancer, kidney cancer, hostility and aggression, acne; in adolescents, premature stoppage of growth; in males, prostate cancer, reduced sperm production, shrunken testicles, breast enlargement; in females, menstrual irregularities, development of beard and other masculine characteristics.
Inhalants • Commercial and street names include Solvents (paint thinners, gasoline, glues), gases (butane, propane, aerosol propellants, nitrous oxide), nitrites (isoamyl, isobutyl, cyclohexyl), laughing gas, poppers, snappers and whippets • Not Scheduled • Usually inhaled through nose or mouth • Intoxicating effects include stimulation, loss of inhibition, headache, nausea or vomiting, slurred speech and loss of motor coordination • Potential health consequences include wheezing/unconsciousness, cramps, weight loss, muscle weakness, depression, memory impairment, damage to cardiovascular and nervous systems and sudden death.
Alcohol • Ethyl alcohol, a natural substance formed by the fermentation that occurs when sugar reacts with yeast, is the major active ingredient in wine, beer, and distilled spirits.
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