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 alcohol problems on campus. If you are aware of a UVU student, staff, or faculty who have substance abuse 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 rape, unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. DRUG AND EXAMPLE Acute Effects Health Risks & Effects of Long-Term Overdose Effects ALCOHOL ETHANOL Wine Coolers -Lowered inhibitions -Hypertension -Comma Wine -Impaired judgment, -Liver damage vision Beer -Cardiovascular disease -Possible death -Loss of motor skills, Distilled Liquor coordination -Toxic psychosis -Slurred speech -Neurological damage -Periods of memory loss -Addiction w/ severe withdrawal NICOTINE Cigarettes -Relaxation -Cardiovascular disease & lung TOBACCO cancer -Possible death at very Chewing Tobacco -Stimulation -Respiratory illness high dosage level Snuff - Increase heart rate & B.P. -Oral cancer, tooth decay - Reaction reduction NARCOTICS HYDROCODINE Lortab -Euphoria, 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 Morphine -Nausea, vomiting -Convulsions -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 DEPRESSANTS 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 -Sense of well-being -May be toxic if TRANQUILIZERS Quallude mixed w/ alcohol ALCOHOL Dalmane STIMULANTS COCAINE Cocaine -Feeling of well-being -Delusions, hallucinations -Agitation Hydrochloride -Temperature increase Schedule II-IV -Excitation, euphoria -Possible organ/tissue damage 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 METHAMPHETAMINE Crystal Meth - Insomnia, appetite loss Ectasy Cylert Didrex OTHER Sanores, Voranil HALLUCINOGENS 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 PSILOCYBIN 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 -Paranoia -Panic 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 .