Abused substances produce some form of intoxication that alters judgment, perception,
attention, or physical control. Many substances can bring on withdrawal-an effect caused
by cessation or reduction in the amount of the substance used. Withdrawal can range from
mild anxiety to seizures and hallucinations.Drug overdose may also cause death.
Effects of substance
abuse during pregnancy
premature babies
underweight babies
birth defects
stillborn births
behavior problems
in early childhood
affect the child's memory
and attentiveness
Smokers during pregnancy
heart defects
septal defects
placenta problems
cleft palate
Drinkers during pregnancy
Fetal alcohol syndrome
fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Types
Nearly all these drugs also can produce
a phenomenon known as tolerance
where you must use a larger amount of
the drug to produce the same level of
intoxication.
Tobacco
Alcohol
Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
Methamphetamines
Club drugs
Ecstasy
GHB
Ketamine
LSD
PCP
Rohypnol
Substance Abuse Causes
influence a child's early development
have been shown to be related to
increased risk of drug abuse.
Chaotic home environment
Ineffective parenting
Lack of nurturing and
parental attachment
Factors related to a child’s
socialization outside the
family may also increase risk
of drug abuse.
Inappropriately
aggressive or shy
behavior in the
classroom
Poor social coping skills
Poor school performance
Association with a
deviant peer group
Perception of approval of
drug use behavior
Symptoms
Aggressiveness
Forgetfulness
Feeling rundown, hopeless,
depressed, or even suicidal