• How Dangerous Really Are Drugs?
    Awake!—1980 | July 22

    • HALLUCINOGENS

      EXAMPLES DET; DMT;

      LBJ; LSD;

      MDA; STP;

      Hashish

      Marijuana

      MEDICAL CLASSIFICATIONS Central nervous system stimulant and/​or

      AND USES depressant.

      No medical use.

      SHORT-TERM EFFECTS Reduced appetite; increased energy and

      postponement of fatigue; increased heart

      rate and blood pressure; dilation of

      pupils.

      A “high” feeling.

      Distortions of perception in colors,

      shapes, sizes and distances.

      Impairs memory, logical thinking and

      ability to perform complex tasks.

      LONG-TERM EFFECTS Psychological dependence possible.

      Apathy, loss of drive and interest in

      continuing activity.

      Prolonged anxiety and depression.

      Illusions.

      Marijuana smoke, due to high-tar content,

      carries risk of lung cancer, chronic

      bronchitis.

      MAJOR DANGERS Bizarre mental effects.

      Irreversible personality changes.

      Suicidal or homicidal inclinations.

      “Flashbacks” may occur even after drug

      discontinued.