Drugs which stimulate the Central Nervous System.

Users will appear talkative, confident and alert.
Pupils will dilate with large doses. Appetite will be
suppressed. After-effects include increased
tiredness, low mood or paranoia, increased
appetite. Users can become dependent.

These include: Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Amphetamine, Ecstasy, Khat, Methamphetamine
and Nicotine

Drugs which slow down the activity of the Central Nervous System.

Users will appear sleepy/sedated, inhibitions may
be lowered and speech can become slurred. High
doses can lead to fatal overdose. As the drug wears
off users can become agitated, restless or anxious.

These include: Alcohol, Heroin, Tranquilisers,
Opiates in general

Drugs which alter perceptions of reality by creating
distortions in what the user sees, hears or feels.
Effects are dependent on the mood and expectation
of the user. The effects of LSD and magic
mushrooms can last for up to 12 hours.

Users may appear disorientated, have heightened
senses and may display unusual behaviours or
reactions. Pupils will be dilated.

These include: LSD, Ketamine, Magic Mushrooms, cannabis

Drugs more commonly known as painkillers.

Users will appear mildly sleepy or sedated,
inhibitions may be lowered and in high doses
speech may be slurred.

These include: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Cocodamol,
and a variety of over the counter and prescribed
medications.

Drugs most frequently used by sports enthusiasts.
Help build muscle mass and aid quicker recovery
from strenuous.

User may increase muscle mass very quickly,
may become irritable and experience mood swings,
and if they are injecting steroids there may be
evidence of injecting on thighs, buttocks and
stomach.

These include Sustenon, Deca-durabolin

People can be trying different drugs, in varying
quantities and with different people. They may not
necessarily continue to use drugs. They may be
unsure of the risks, quality of the drugs or the
quantity that they are using. They may be unsure of
what to do if an accident or incident occurs.

Individuals may have a preference for a particular
drug and be using it regularly. There may be little or
no impact on their day to day life and they may not
feel their use is a problem. There can be a tendency
for people to become complacent about their use
and think that it is safe, or ignore risks. With illegal
drugs, there is always a risk of getting into trouble
with the police and there is no quality control.

Individuals will find that the drug takes priority over
most of their life. They may be struggling to hold
down a job, have difficulties with their families and
children and be continuing to use despite the drug
having a negative impact on their well-being.