Mr. Meehan 10 th Grade Health
Drug: Substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind Medicine: substances that, when taken into or applied to the body as directed, help prevent or cure some disease, injuries, or medical problem Illegal Drug: dangerous substances that change the body or the mind and which are against the law to buy, sell, make, or use.
Stimulants Narcotics Depressants Hallucinogen/psychedelics
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Definition - A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system (CNS), the heart, and other organs.
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Increase Heart Rate High Blood Pressure Dilated Pupils Offers Some Medicinal Uses ADHD
Definition - Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch.
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Distorted perceptions Impaired muscle coordination Offers no medicinal purposes
Definition - Drugs that tend to slow down the central nervous system
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LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Relaxes Muscles Relieves tension Reduces your blood pressure Medicinal uses include Relieves anxiety, muscles spasms Helps insomnia
Definition - Drugs derived from the opium plant which have a sedative effect.
LSDOPIUMCODEINEXANAX CAFFEINEOXYCODONEMESCALINEAMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINEALCOHOLVALIUM PCPVICODINEPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROINBARBITUATESGHBROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Drowsiness Depress respiration Used as a severe pain reliever in the medical world
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Inhalation I S I
Inhalation Injection S I
Inhalation Injection Snorting I
Inhalation Injection Snorting Ingestion What is the fastest way to reach the brain?
Bath salts Causes rapid heart rate (which may lead to heart attacks and strokes) Chest pains, nosebleeds, sweating, nausea, and vomiting Stimulates the central nervous system
MDMA or Ecstasy Increased motor activity, alertness, heart rate, and blood pressure Some unwanted physical effects include: muscle tension, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramps, nausea, faintness, chills, sweating, and blurred vision. Produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception