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Vocab Review  What do you remember?????? Relay

Vocabulary Review Get with a group of 2-3 Find a comfortable spot in the room When the definition appears on the board talk about QUIETLY with your group and decide on a vocab word you think is being defined. Come to the board and grab the word your group decided on and return to your group. After 10-15 seconds the correct word being defined will appear on the board. If you got it correct keep the word. The team at the end with the most words will win.

Any chemical that changes the way a person’s body works DRUG

A drug whose use is forbidden by the government. Illegal Drug

Over-the-Counter Drug OTC Medicine that you can buy without a prescription……Motrin, Advil, Tylenol Over-the-Counter Drug OTC

Someone who has been abusing a drug has developed a _____________ and now needs more to experience the same effect. tolerance

Sally’s Uncle was an alcoholic who went to rehab for help Sally’s Uncle was an alcoholic who went to rehab for help. The first few days without having any alcohol he had a terrible headache, he was shaking and vomiting. What was sally’s uncle experiencing? Withdrawal symptoms

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Drugs that speed up the body are some times called “uppers” and are classified as a ________________ Stimulant

Drugs that slow down the body are some times called “downers” and are classified as a ________________ Depressant

Drugs that cause people to see or hear things that are not really there are classified as a ________________ hallucinogen

A drug that can be prescribed by a doctor, sold in stores________________ Legal Drug

A drug that is prescribed by a doctor________________ Prescription drug

using an illegal OR using a legal substance incorrectly________________ Substance abuse

When someone has an urge to do a drug and its difficult to stop using the drug.________________ Addiction

The Dangers of Alcohol Use Lesson 1 PSA Documentary

What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a DEPRESSANT and contains ethanol. Ethanol is an intoxicating ingredient in beer, wine and liquor, and produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches.

What does it look like? Alcohol is a LIQUID.

Can you explain this?

The amount of liquid in the glass, can, or bottle does not necessarily match up to how much alcohol is actually in your drink.  Different types of beer, wine, or liquor can have very different amounts of alcohol content. n the United States, one "standard" drink contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer 5 ounces of wine 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits

Mouth: alcohol enters the body. Stomach: some alcohol gets into the bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to the small intestine. Small Intestine: alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. Heart: pumps alcohol throughout the body. Brain: alcohol reaches the brain. Liver: alcohol is oxidized by the liver at a rate of about 0.5 oz per hour. Alcohol is converted into water, carbon dioxide and energy.

How alcohol travel through the body? Brain 5 1 Esophagus 2 4 Heart Liver Stomach 6 3 Kidneys 7 Small Intestine Large Intestine

Factors that impact the effects of alcohol? The effects of alcohol depend on a variety of factors Weight Age Gender-While the concentration of water in the body of an average man is around 61 percent, a woman has a considerable less water content, that of 52 percent. As a result, a man's body is naturally equipped to dilute alcohol more efficiently than a woman's body – regardless of the weight factor. Amount of alcohol consumed Amount of food eaten Blood Alcohol Content- This is a measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood.

What are its short term effects? Long Term Relaxed-More social Dizziness Moods Slurred speech Disturbed sleep Nausea Vomiting Hangovers- consists of headaches, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue Damage to vital organs- brain, heart, pancreas, kidneys and liver. Weaken the immune system Risk of developing cancers Addiction Alcoholism

What are its long term effects? addiction- a physical or mental need for a drug Alcoholism- person has a physical and mental need for alcohol. A person with this disease is called an alcoholic.

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What is Marijuana? Marijuana is the word used to describe the dried flowers, seeds and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. Marijuana is a Drug Marijuana is classed as hallucinogen. a substance which distorts how the mind perceives the world you live in. The chemical in marijuana that creates this distortion is known as “THC.” http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/on-the-road-to-drug-abuses.html

How is it used? Street Names Smoked Mixed in with food Brewed in tea Blunt Pot Weed Mary Jane

Marijuana's effects Short Term Effects Long Term Effects Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety Poor coordination slow reaction time After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed  Increased heartbeat Lower resistance to common illnesses Week immune system Destruction of lungs Inability to learn and retain info Laziness, drowsiness Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/on-the-road-to-drug-abuses.html

Marijuana's effects on the Brain Fox News

How many teens use Marijuana? Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States by teens as well as adults. some teens believe marijuana cannot be harmful because it is “natural.” But not all natural plants are good for you—take tobacco, for example. http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana

Medical use of Marijuana? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pills containing THC as a way to help relieve pain, nausea, muscle stiffness, or problems with movement — particularly for people with cancer or AIDS. There's still a lot of discussion about the medical use of marijuana, though. So the THC pill is only available in some states and requires a doctor's prescription. http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/marijuana.html#

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What are inhalants? Inhalants refers to the vapors from toxic substances which are inhaled to reach a quick high. Inhalants are considered a drug Inhalants can be classed as a stimulant, depressant and hallucinogen. More than 1000 household items http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/on-the-road-to-drug-abuses.html

Different types? Street Names Liquids-paint thinner, gasoline, glue, marker fluids Gases-butane lighters, propane tanks, whipped cream dispensers Aerosol sprays-spray paint, deodorant, hairsprays Nitrites-room deodorizers Air Blast Laughing gas Poppers whippets

Inhalants’ effects Short Term Effects Long Term Effects Slurred speech Drunk, dizzy or dazed Hallucinations Impaired judgment Unconsciousness Headaches Rashes Death Muscle weakness Lack of coordination Depression Damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and brain Memory impairment Hearing loss http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/on-the-road-to-drug-abuses.html

Are inhalants addictive? YES: Inhalants can be physically and mentally addictive. Are inhalants Legal? The common household products that are misused are legally available for their intended uses. However, 46 states have passed a law designed to prevent products that are commonly used as inhalants from being sold to minors.

How Inhalants lead to death? Sudden Sniffing Death: The heart beats quickly and irregularly, and then suddenly stops. Toxic fumes replace Oxygen in the lungs causing a person to stop breathing A user can choke on his/her vomit Suffocation Injuries- People might make poor decisions like driving under the influence. http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/inhalants.html

Truth about Inhalants