{ EQ: What are the effects of inhalants and prescription drugs?
Read inhalants and take notes on 1. Effects 2. Categories and examples 3. What is your opinion of people doing inhalants? Bell Ringer
In 2009, 16 million Americans age 12 and older had taken a prescription drug at least once in the year Statistics
Answer #1-3 on the graph worksheet Graphs
Opioids (pain) Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (anxiety, sleep disorders, panic disorder) Stimulants (ADD/ADHD and narcolepsy). Make a 3 column chart
All: Physical dependence and addiction. Opioids: drowsiness, constipation and depressed breathing. Central nervous system depressants: slow brain function, heart rate and respiration. Can slow down dangerously if combined with alcohol Stimulants: anxiety, paranoia, dangerously high body temperatures, irregular heartbeat, or seizures. Effects
Codeine Percocet Vicodin Oxycontin Opioids (Pain)
Xanax Rohypnol Valium Klonopin CNS (panic attacks/anxiety)
Ritalin Adderall Stimulants (ADD/ADHD)
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