Chapter 22 Drug Abuse

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.2 Chapter Objectives 1.Identify the risks and dangers associated with drug abuse 2.Discuss current trends of teen drug abuse 3.Explain the difference between over-the- counter, prescription, and illicit drugs 4.State common reasons why young people abuse drugs 5.List and describe classifications of abused drugs

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.3 Introduction Drug abuse is a significant social problem in the United States It has been a problem since the late 1800s Experimenting with drugs can lead to dependency

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.4 Medical Drugs Importance of medicines Types of medicines Misuse of medicines

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Drug Abuse Social costs of drug abuse Human costs of drug abuse Teen drug abuse Reasons for drug abuse Drug dependence

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.6 Abused Drugs Marijuana Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants Inhalants Narcotics Steroids

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.7 Preventing Drug Abuse Self-care School groups Community groups

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.8 Summary Medical drugs can be beneficial but must be used properly Abuse of legal or illegal drugs can be dangerous to your health It is possible to get hooked on certain drugs the first time they are used Drug abuse can ruin your future Learn ways to prevent drug abuse for yourself and your community