Intro to depressant drugs Compare and contrast sheet Today’s Agenda Bell-ringer Intro to depressant drugs Compare and contrast sheet Drug free world video clip Name the drug card game Journal Reflection

Depressants

Above the Influence: Lost

What is a depressant drug? slows down the body Central Nervous System and Heart Function Sedatives Barbiturates Alcohol Marijuana GHB Ketamine Rohypnol Narcotics - Opiates Opium Morphine Codeine Heroin Demerol

BRAINSTORM With a partner, list as many facts as you can remember about alcohol and it's effects on the body in 3 minutes

General Short Term Effects slowed pulse and breathing slurred speech drowsiness lowered blood pressure poor concentration fatigue and confusion impaired coordination impaired memory impaired judgment

General Long Term Effects addiction chronic sleep problems respiratory depression respiratory arrest death

Alcohol: "Booze" anesthetic increases risk of accidental injuries impairs coordination impairs judgement reasoning abilities potential for addiction: psychological and physical

Barbiturates: Amytal, Downers, Nembutal, Phenobarbital, Reds, Red birds, Red devils, Seconal, Tuninal, Yellowjackets cause relaxation or sleepiness person may appear drunk or intoxicated people are prescribed for seizures or pain 1 in 10 people who abuse or overdose on barbiturates WILL DIE from heart or lung complications

Barbiturates: Symptoms of Abuse Altered level of consciousness Difficulty in thinking Drowsiness or coma Faulty judgment Incoordination Shallow breathing Slowness of speech Sluggishness Slurred speech Staggering Ultimately: permanent memory loss coma or death

Benzodiazepines: Rohypnol, Roofies, Flunitrazepam, Ruffies, Roches, R-2, Valium used in medicine for treating anxiety disorders Aggressiveness high energy increased disinhibition Drowsiness loss of memory loss of consciousness loss of motor control headaches dizziness nightmares afterwards *withdrawal can be life threatening due to risk of seizures*

Benzodiazepines: Rohypnol Commonly known as "roofies" 'date rape drug' Not legally available in the US 7-10x stronger than Valium sedation muscle relaxation reduction in anxiety Effects begin within 15-30 min Effects last about 6 hours Strong amnesia after drug wears off

Rohypnol, a 'club drug' ? Flagged as dangerous in club situations White tablet that dissolves without color or taste Now formulated as a caplet that is light green with a blue core The manufacturer instituted this change to help identify tampered drinks at clubs. When dissolved in clear liquids the blue core will turn the clear liquid to blue. when dissolved in darker-colored liquids, the blue dye may not be noticeable Generic versions of Rohypnol may not contain the blue dye

Kelly and Becca talk about date rape drugs

Recap! With a partner, compare stimulant and depressant drugs using the chart worksheet

Exit Ticket Journal: Do you think that the majority of teens consider alcohol a drug? Why or why not?

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