ILLEGAL DRUGS 9/22/2018 TEKS: HE.4C, HE.7B, HE.7F, HE.7G

This may include illegal drugs and prescription medications. What is an illegal drug? A drug that cannot be legally manufactured, bought or sold in the United States What is a Controlled Substance? A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government This may include illegal drugs and prescription medications. All illegal drugs are controlled substances but not all controlled substances are illegal drugs 9/22/2018

DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS Opioids Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens All drugs, legal and illegal, are classified into different categories based on their similar effects on the mind and body. Opioids Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Anabolic Steroids 9/22/2018

OPIOIDS: Facts Used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea Cause a person to feel relaxed and euphoric 9/22/2018

OPIOIDS: Examples Oxycodone: Percocet Hydrocodone: Vicodin Morphine Codeine Fentanyl Heroin 9/22/2018

OPIOIDS: Negative Effects Drowsiness Constipation Breathing complications Addiction 9/22/2018

DEPRESSANTS: Facts Used to treat anxiety, insomnia Slows down normal brain function 9/22/2018

DEPRESSANTS: Examples Diazepam: Valium Mephobarbital Alprazolam: Xanax Zolpidem: Ambien 9/22/2018

DEPRESSANTS: Negative Effects Dangerous slowing of the brain function (heart and respiration) Addiction Withdrawal symptoms including seizures 9/22/2018

STIMULANTS: Facts Used to treat asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and depression Stimulate activities and processes in the brain Boost alertness, attention and energy 9/22/2018

STIMULANTS: Examples Dextroamphetamine: Dexedrine, Adderall Methylphenidate: Ritalin Cocaine Common: caffeine, nicotine 9/22/2018

STIMULANTS: Negative Effects Irregular heartbeat High body temperatures Anxiety Heart failure/seizures Hostility/paranoia Addiction 9/22/2018

HALLUCINOGENS: Facts Used to treat coughs Rapid emotional swings Hallucinations Elevated blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature Dizziness Insomnia 9/22/2018

HALLUCINOGENS: Examples LSD PCP Peyote: Mescaline Dimethyltryptamine:DMT Dextromethorphan: DXM Ketamine Salvia Mushrooms 9/22/2018

HALLUCINOGENS: Negative Effects Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature Nausea Intensified feelings Loss of appetite Panic Paranoia/Psychosis 9/22/2018

ANABOLIC STEROIDS : Facts Used to treat delayed puberty and genetic disorders Synthetic substances similar to the hormone testosterone Make muscles bigger and bones stronger 9/22/2018

ANABOLIC STEROIDS : Examples Testosterone Androstenedione Stanozolol Nandrolone Methandrosteolone 9/22/2018

ANABOLIC STEROIDS : Negative Effects Reduces sperm count Shrinks testicles Increase body hair Decreases breast size High blood pressure, heart attack, stroke Addiction 9/22/2018

Other Drug Categories 9/22/2018

CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS: Facts Created in a laboratory by changing the properties of a drug that comes from a plant (cocaine, morphine, marijuana) Results in a new different effect on the brain Club or designer drugs are similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens 9/22/2018

CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS: Examples MDMA: Ecstasy Ketamine GHB Rohypnol LSD Methamphetamine 9/22/2018

CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS: Negative Effects Lowered inhibitions, impulsiveness Anxiety Confusion/Memory Loss Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature Depression Aggression 9/22/2018

Let’s take a closer look at some of these substances. 9/22/2018

MARIJUANA: Facts Used for pain relief, muscle spasms of multiple sclerosis, nausea from chemotherapy Dried flowers, stems, and seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) Contains the mind altering chemical, THC 9/22/2018

MARIJUANA: Examples Smoked in various forms: Mixed in food Cigarettes Pipes Bongs Blunts Mixed in food Brownies, cookies, candy Brewed in tea 9/22/2018

MARIJUANA: Negative Effects Altered senses Altered sense of time Changes in mood Impaired body movement Difficulty thinking/problem solving Impaired memory How would using marijuana effect you in school? 9/22/2018

INHALANTS: Facts Medically used to treat asthma, upper respiratory infections and diseases Used by sniffing, snorting, spraying, “huffing”, inhaling 9/22/2018

INHALANTS: Examples Solvents: paint thinners, dry cleaning fluids, gasoline, lighter fluid Aerosol Sprays: spray paint, hair spray, deodorant spray, vegetable oil sprays Gases: butane lighters, propane tanks, whipped cream Nitrites: video head cleaner, room odorizers, leather cleaner, liquid aroma 9/22/2018

INHALANTS: Negative Effects Slurred speech Lack of coordination Dizziness Liver and kidney damage Hearing loss Bone marrow damage Delayed behavioral development Addiction Overdose/death 9/22/2018

With all the negative effects, including death, why do you think people still use drugs? 9/22/2018

Why do people use drugs? To experiment To relieve depression/boredom To rebel To solve personal problems To escape or relax To fit in To seem grown up 9/22/2018

Drugs that could lead to the use of other more addictive drugs Gateway drugs Drugs that could lead to the use of other more addictive drugs What are the 3 most common ones? Tobacco Alcohol Marijuana 9/22/2018

Most drug use begins with Steps to Addiction Most drug use begins with EXPERIMENTATION. 9/22/2018

Drug Addiction Dependence on a legal or illegal drug or medication Affects both the brain and behavior Can be curable/treatable No single treatment is right for everyone Drug addiction = Drug Abuse 9/22/2018

Drug Addiction Treatment Detoxification: the process by which the body rids itself of a drug Behavioral counseling Medication: for opioid, tobacco, or alcohol addiction Evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety Long-term follow-up to prevent relapse 9/22/2018