BELL WORK Write about 1 of the drugs we talked about yesterday and tell me how that drug would alter your life.

REVIEW What is the main active chemical in marijuana? THC What are the 4 different club drugs? Ecstasy, rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine

REVIEW Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones are called what? ANABOLIC STEROIDS Why are anabolic steroids being used by teenagers? Media, sports, peer pressure, etc

DRUGS NARCOTICS, STIMULANTS, AND DEPRESSANTS

OBJECTIVES  name the most commonly abused narcotics.  describe the effects that narcotics can have on a user’s health.  identify specific stimulants and CNS depressants.

NARCOTICS Historically, narcotics were made from opium. narcotics Specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain opium A liquid from the poppy plant containing substances that numb the body

NARCOTICS Narcotics produce euphoria because they affect the areas of the brain that perceive pleasure. euphoria A feeling of well-being or elation

NARCOTICS withdrawal symptoms Symptoms that occur after chronic use of a drug is reduced or stopped WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS PAIN IN MUSCLES PAIN IN BONES SLEEPLESSNESS DIARRHEA VOMITING AGITATION

HEROIN Made of morphine, a narcotic Most often inhaled or injected intravenously Users develop a psychological and physical dependence Tolerance leads to a need for ever-increasing doses Quitting is very difficult Quitting results in painful withdrawal symptoms

OXYCONTIN Available through a doctor prescription Controls sever pain in patients with cancer, back pain, or arthritis Abuse leads to tolerance, which leads to physical addiction Withdrawal symptoms are similar to other narcotics

STIMULANTS Stimulants cause the heart to beat faster and cause blood pressure and metabolism to rise. stimulants Drugs that speed up activity in the human brain and spinal cord Some stimulants are so mild that people may not realize they are ingesting a drug.

AMPHETAMINES amphetamine A drug that stimulates the central nervous system Amphetamines are highly addictive. Using large amounts of amphetamines can result in aggressive behavior, extreme weight loss, and loss of physical strength.

COCAINE Illegal stimulant derived from the coca plant Sold as a fine white powder Often mixed water and injected into the body intravenously Can also be smoked or snorted up the nose One of the most addictive drugs on the street today

COCAINE During a cocaine binge, the possible consequences are very dangerous. binge When a drug is taken repeatedly and at increasingly high doses

CRACK Crack is created when cocaine is heated and processed with baking soda and water. Crack is extremely addictive and dangerous

METHAMPHETAMINE Highly addictive stimulant drug, affects the central nervous system Becoming an epidemic in the unites states Produced in illegal laboratories Effects are similar to cocaine Also known as “meth”

METHAMPHETAMINE Initial feelings of confidence and energy Tendency on the part of users to binge Users may go days without food or sleep Users find it impossible to feel any pleasure without the drug Unpredictable behavior

Methamphetamines 1 year later…

Methamphetamines 8 months later…

Methamphetamines 3 months later…

Methamphetamines

18 months later…

EFFECTS OF STIMULANTS

CNS DEPRESSANTS CNS depressants Substances that slow down normal brain function CNS depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers Physicians can prescribe some CNS depressants for relief of sleeplessness, anxiety, or tension.

CNS DEPRESSANTS Two Commonly Prescribed CNS Depressants Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Prescribed for the treatment of anxiety or tension, or for people with sleep disorders. Prescribed for patients with more serious anxiety and panic attacks.

EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS