Substance Abuse

Substance abuse

Tobacco

Daily smoking rates for Australians aged 14 years and over have declined by 40% between 1985 and 2004.

What smoking causes

Ð'* Expensive (over $1500 a year for a pack a day)

Ð'* Bad breath

Ð'* Stained teeth and hands

Ð'* Cough/sore throat

Ð'* Problems breathing

Ð'* Feeling tired and out of breath

Ð'* Wrinkles (more, sooner)

Ð'* Arguments with parents, friends

Ð'* Cancer risk

Ð'* Heart disease risk

Ð'* Gum disease risk

Ð'* Bad smell in your clothes, hair, skin

Ð'* Cigarette burns in your car or on your clothes

Ð'* Risk of second hand smoke to people around you

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. Marijuana is a plant that is smoked.

What Marijuana causes.

Ð'* Enhanced cancer risk

Ð'* Decrease in testosterone levels and lower sperm counts for men

Ð'* Increase in testosterone levels for women and increased risk of infertility

Ð'* Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure

Ð'* Psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect

Ice is street name for crystal methamphetamine. Ice is either, injected, swallowed, snorted or inserted anally. Ice is highly addictive. What ice causes

Ð'* Severe