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By State and Federal Law, Utah Valley University (UVU) will maintain a Drug-Free Campus. UVU is an institution committed to providing professional help for individuals who may have a drug and /or problems on campus. If you are aware of a UVU student, staff, or faculty who have problems you can contact your instructor or Wellness Programs at 801-863-8127 for assistance. Confidentiality will be maintained. It is hoped that you will feel an obligation to help those in need and to help maintain a Drug-Free Campus. Note: this is not a complete list of health risks, any drug use increases the risk of impaired learning, accidents, violence, acquaintance , unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted . DRUG AND EXAMPLE Acute Effects Health Risks & Effects of Long-Term Overdose Effects

ALCOHOL ETHANOL Wine Coolers -Lowered inhibitions - -Comma Wine -Impaired judgment, -Liver damage vision Beer -Cardiovascular -Possible death -Loss of motor skills, Distilled Liquor coordination -Toxic -Slurred speech -Neurological damage -Periods of memory loss -Addiction w/ severe withdrawal Cigarettes - -Cardiovascular disease & lung TOBACCO -Possible death at very Chewing Tobacco - -Respiratory illness high dosage level Snuff - Increase heart rate & B.P. -Oral cancer, tooth decay - Reaction reduction NARCOTICS HYDROCODINE Lortab -, drowsiness -Loss of appetite -Shallow respiration OXYCODON Percocet -Respiratory depression -Constipation -Clammy skin, perspi- Schedule I-V OPIUM Paragoric -Constricted pupils -Risk of aids, Hepatitis from I.V. ration drug use Morphine -, - -Impaired motor skills CODEINE Tylenol w/ codeine -Analgesia -Possible death -Addiction w/ severe withdrawal HEROIN Heroin -Memory loss -May be toxic if mixed with alcohol MEPERIDINE Demerol OTHER Dilaudid CNS DEPR. Soma -Slurred speech -Addiction with withdrawal -Shallow respiration BENZODIIAZE PIN Valium, Xanax -Disorientation -Cold, clammy skin -Toxic psychosis Schedule I-IV CHLORAL HYDRATE Noctec, Somnos -Drunken behavior w/o odor of alcohol -Perspiration BARBITURATES Phenobarbitol -Relaxation, depression -Weak, rapid pulse GLUTETHIMIDE Seconal -Slowed reflux/reactions -Possible death METHAQUALLONE Doriden - of well-being -May be toxic if TRANQUILIZERS Quallude mixed w/ alcohol ALCOHOL Dalmane Cocaine - of well-being -, -Agitation Hydrochloride -Excitation, euphoria -Possible organ/tissue damage -Temperature increase Schedule II-IV AMPHETAMINE Dexedrine Benzedrine -Increased alertness Extreme weigh loss -Hallucinations

PHENMETRAZINE Preludin -Increased blood pressure or - Addiction w/ sever withdrawal -Convulsions METHYLPHNIDATE Ritalin pulse -Heart attack; stroke Crystal Meth - , appetite loss Ectasy Cylert Didrex OTHER Sanores, Voranil LSD Acid, Lysergic - Dilated pupils -May intensify existing psychosis -Intense “Bad Trips” MESCALINE Peyote Buttons -Increased blood pressure -Possible violent behavior -Psychosis Schedule I-II Mushrooms -Delusions/hallucinations -Addiction w/severe withdrawal -Possible sudden MDA Angel Dust -Distorted perceptions of death time, space, and reality PCP Crystal, Cemylan

INHALANTS TOLUENE Airplane glue -Slurred speech -Hallucinations -Unconsciousness HYDRACARBONS Paint thinners -Drunken behavior -Possible damage to bone mar- -Coma row, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, Gasoline, spray paint -Impaired judgment brain, eyes -Possible toxic reac- AMYL NITRATE Poppers -Poor coordination tions -Possible sudden death CANNABIS THC Marijuana -Tachycardia: reddened eyes -Cardiovascular damage -Insomnia Hashish, Hash Oil -Euphoria, profound humor - - attacks, Schedule I-II (grass, pot, weed, -altered time/space perception -Paranoia dope) -short-term memory loss -Possible toxic reac- -Increased appetite tion

Resources: Women’s Resources Center: 801-581-8030 Turning Point: 801-576-0745 Alcoholics Anonymous: 801-375-8620

Narcotics Anonymous: 801-687-6292 Utah County Substance Abuse: 801-851-7127 Gathering Place: 801-226-2255