By: Ms. Beer 7 th Grade Health

Any chemical or substance, other than food, that changes the way the body works and/or that alters normal body functioning

Mouth (pill, liquid) Nose (sniffing, snorting) Inhalation/Smoking Injection (IV needles) Absorption (patches)

Treat illness Get sleep Relieve pain Prevent disease Treat depression/anxiety Anesthetic

Peer pressure/dares Forget problems Lonely/boredom To “be cool” Curiosity/new experience Build muscle (anabolic steroids)

ABUSE The intentional, repetitive and willful use of a drug for another end aside from its original or prescribed intention or use MISUSE Improper, unintentional use of prescribed or non- prescribed medications  USE Ingesting a drug the way it was intended

Drugs prescribed by a physician to free patients from symptoms of medical conditions (i.e. depression, ADHD, etc.) in order to help them live more productive lives They are abused by individuals both with and w/o a doctor’s recommendation

Opioids Oxycodone (OxyContin) Hydrocodone (Vicodin) CNS Depressants Diazepam (Valium) Stimulants Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

Swallowed Snorted Injected

Vomiting Mood changes Change in heart rate Coma Death

Small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks

Snorted (inhaled) Injected Smoked

Disturbed sleep patterns Nausea Aggressive Decrease in appetite Liver, kidney, lung damage

Drugs most commonly from the opium poppy plant (found predominantly in Asia) Used to relieve pain

Heroin Methadone Codeine Morphine Opium Oxycontin Horse Junk Black tar Shoots Dope

Injected Snorted Smoked Swallowed

Nausea, vomiting Convulsions Coma Death Unsterile needles…. HIV/AIDS

The dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the Cannabis sativa plant… HEMP

Marijuana—leaves, stems, flowers Hashish—resin (sap), chunks Pot Grass Weed Reefer Mary Jane (MJ)

Smoked Eaten

Increased heart rate Increased appetite Bloodshot eyes Short-term memory loss / Lower IQ Lack of coordination

Chemotherapy AIDS Glaucoma Pain relief

Drugs that distort the senses and cause visual and/or audible hallucinations

Drugs Involved Nicknames LSD Peyote PCP Psilocybin Acid Sugar cubes Angel dust Magic mushrooms

Swallowed Injected Smoked Licked off paper

Super-human like feelings Distorted senses Bizarre behavior Flashbacks Visions

Dangerous fumes concentrated in a bag or on a cloth that are inhaled….. HUFFING

Glue Nail polish remover Gasoline Nitrous oxide Whipped cream White out Butane Duster 2 Air fresheners Markers

Vapors inhaled through mouth and/or nose

Nausea Decreased heart rate Decreased breathing rate Impaired judgment

Drugs used to increase muscle mass and strength Similar to the male hormone, TESTOSTERONE

Synthetic human growth hormone Performance enhancers Andro Creatine

Swallowed Injected into muscle

Violent tendencies (“Roid Rage”) Depression Heart attack Stroke Liver cancer or other liver diseases Acne