Do Now 1/23 What were some similarities and differences you observed among the different types of drugs?

Drugs Substance Abuse Unit

Alcohol ___ is a common problem among teenagers – ____ Drinking too much often leads to ___, ___, vomiting, ___(memory loss), and sometimes ___ ___is a condition in which a person becomes dependent on drinking If a person’s BAC (___) is above ___, a person is considered too drunk to drive – Drunk driving can lead to loss of driver’s license or a car accident

Club Drugs Some club drugs are taken by people to make them feel ___ or more ___. Some ___ the senses Other club drugs are ___(usually girls’ drinks) to make them have ___ – These drugs are called ___ These drugs can be very dangerous because of ___ or the sensation that you are ___ Examples:

Dissociative Drugs These drugs make people feel ___ and ___. It can also lead to ___, dizziness, ___, increased ___, and fever They often are ___ with other drugs, such as marijuana, which makes people unaware of the drugs they actually take and how much Too much of this drug can lead to ___ Examples:

Hallucinogens Originally used for ___ purposes among tribes Makes people ___ and changes one’s ___ – Some of these effects can last for days – This disrupts one’s ___and changes the levels of ___ produced by the brain High doses of some hallucinogens can cause ___, ___, or can cause a person to become ___ to themselves or others Examples:

Inhalants Many of these drugs are found at home in common items, such as ___, ___, and ___ These drugs are ___ through the nose or mouth These inhalants lead to ___, ___, and can ___the brain – Serious side effects are ___, as well as heart failure

Opioids Opioids are designed to ___ Many opioids are ___ Pain medications can be addicting because they make people feel ___. More severe side effects are ___, ___, vomiting, and ___ Studies have shown a relationship between opioid use and ___ use Examples:

Stimulants These drugs speed up the ___ and keep people ___ for a long period of time – ___ appetite and make people feel ___. Some people get ___ or ___, which can lead to injury An overdose of stimulants can lead to ___, ___, and ___ Examples:

Tobacco ___ is an addicting component of tobacco products Smoking can lead to ___ of the mouth, lungs, and throat. Chewing tobacco can lead to cancer of the gums, mouth, and ___ (because it is swallowed and digested) ___ and can crack or fall out. Teeth will also become discolored Tobacco kills up to ___ of all users!