What are the possible health consequences of alcohol and other drug use?
The following is a short list of possible physical effects of alcohol and other drug use; slowed reaction time, slowed reflex responses, loose muscle tone, loss of fine motor coordination, staggering gait, short-term memory loss, insomnia, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, mood swings, significant depression, decreased ability to perform complex cognitive tasks, preoccupation with minute matters, and repetition of meaningless tasks. For a description of the health risks associated with controlled substances, consult Drugs of Abuse (1989 edition), Department of Justice publication. For a summary of the health risks associated with alcohol, consult What Works: Schools without Drugs 1989 edition), Department of Education publication. Copies of these documents are available in the LSF Library. Other effects of alcohol and drug use may include an impairment of academic performance, degeneration of interpersonal relationships, and health problems related to nutritional deficiencies. An is
