History of Drugs and the Legislation made to control them Toxicology: A History History of Drugs and the Legislation made to control them

Before we can learn History… We need to learn drug classifications and categories

Drug categories: _____________

Depressants Depressants slow down your ___________________ to make you sleepy and lethargic

Types of Depressants: _________- the most commonly abused drug Alcohol is _______________with dangerous __________ symptoms

Alcohol Blood Levels As the blood level rises, the toxic effects become more pronounced 0.03% = giddy __________ 0.08% = legal limit- coordination, reaction time, and judgment __________ 0.12% = nausea and __________ 0.25% = likely to enter __________ 0.30% = Deep Coma 0.40% = __________

Types of Depressants Opiates: chemicals derived from the ____________________

Opiates Opiates: Are Narcotic __________ (sleep producing) Are __________ (pain relieving) Produce: Euphoria __________ Coma and Death (in large doses)

Examples of opiates: __________ Codeine Hydrocodone (vicodine) Oxycodone (__________ ) Methadone

Barbiturates Derived from barbituric acid and used as __________ and anti- seizure __________ Most common form: __________

Stimulants Stimulants increase __________ , lessen fatigue, and suppress appetite. With __________ use, they cause: irritability, anxiousness, aggressive behavior, paranoia, fatigue, and depression

Stimulant side effects: __________ - the body gets used to the drug and lessens the effect. In order to get high, the user must take __________ and more

Type of Stimulants __________ - increases the levels of hormones in the body __________ (methamphetamines)

Examples of Stimulants: Xanthine (Xanax) Caffeine __________ Meth Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine MDA and MDMA Cocaine

Hallucinogens Alter perceptions and mood, lead to __________ thinking, and cause __________

Hallucination v. delusion Hallucination: _________________ that isn’t real and may affect any or all of the senses Delusion: ________________that have little or no basis in reality

Types of Hallucinogens: __________ Cacti and Mushrooms Chemicals

Marijuana Most __________ used and mildest hallucinogen Derived from the ______________ plant Active Ingredient: Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC)

Cacti and Mushrooms __________ - small Mexican cactus used in Native American rituals __________ - possession isn’t illegal, but use is

Chemicals Made in a __________ Common chemicals: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (__________ ) Phencyclidine (____)

Date-Rape Drugs Cause: __________ Compliance Poor Judgment __________ Loss

Common Date-Rape Drugs Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) __________ Ketamine

Steroids Appear natural in small amounts Cause muscle growth, increased strength, and improved reflexes when taken in _______________

Negative effects of Steroids Hair Loss __________ Liver Damage ____________________

Controlled Substances Act _______ act- made manufacture, importation, __________ , use and distribution of certain substances regulated

Schedule I controlled substance __________ potential for __________ No accepted medical use Lack of safety for use of the drug

Examples of Schedule I GHB __________ LSD Marijuana

Schedule II controlled substance High potential for abuse Has a currently __________ medical use Abuse of drug may lead to dependence

Examples of Schedule II Cocaine Opium __________ Morphine Adderall

Schedule III controlled substance Has potential for _________________ other drugs in I and II Currently accepted as medical treatment Abuse may lead to moderate or low __________

Examples of Schedule III __________ __________ Ketamine Codeine when mixed with pain killer

Schedule IV controlled substance Low potential for abuse __________ accepted as medical treatment Lead to __________ dependence

Examples of Schedule IV __________ Nuvigil (stimulant)

Schedule V controlled substance __________ potential for abuse (lower than any other schedule) Currently accepted as medical treatment ____________________ dependence

Examples of Schedule V Cough suppressants with codeine