Psychoactive Drugs and Living Drug Free

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Psychoactives Are chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain.

There are 4 classifications of Psychoactive Drugs Stimulants Depressants Narcotics Hallucinogens

Which part of your body to Psychoactive Drugs affect? Respiration System Circulatory System Central Nervous System Nervous System

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True or False: Psychoactive drugs alter activity in your brain.

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Stimulants Drugs that speed up the central nervous system.

Examples of Stimulants Caffeine – found in drinks Nicotine – found in cigarettes Some prescription medications – for hyperactivity

Cocaine A rapid acting, powerful, highly addictive stimulant. White powder from coca plant

Cocaine Euphoria Lasts from 20 minutes to several hours A feeling of intense well-being or elation Lasts from 20 minutes to several hours Followed by emotional letdown Can cause malnutrition and cardiac problems.

How people use Cocaine When snorted, shrinks blood vessels in nose Collapse nasal septum Can also be injected

Crack Even more dangerous form of Cocaine Also known as: Rock Freebase rock Reaches the brain in seconds Causes heart rate to increase Death could result

Amphetamines Stimulants that are used in prescription medications to: Reduce fatigue and drowsiness Suppress appetite Some use these drugs illegally Can cause twitching, irregular heartbeat, paranoia, and heart damage

Methamphetamines Meth Stimulant used in treating certain diseases including: Parkinson’s Disease Obesity

Meth White Colorless powder that can dissolve in water or alcohol. Also know as “club drugs” Side effects: Depression Paranoia Damage to Central Nervous System Increased heart rate Death!

True or False: Stimulants slow down your central nervous system.

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Which of the following is NOT an examples of a Stimulant? Caffeine Nicotine Some prescription medications Candy

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True or False: Cocaine is a rapid acting, powerful, highly addictive stimulant.

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True of False: The feeling of euphoria is often followed by and emotional letdown.

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True or False: Cocaine can be snorted but not injected.

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Which of the following is NOT true of Crack? Even more dangerous form of Cocaine Also known as Rock or Freebase Rock Reaches the brain in seconds It is completely safe to use

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Using amphetamines can cause which of the following: Weight gain Healthy appetite Paranoia Good cholesterol levels

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What are Methamphetamines intended to treat? Cancer Parkinson’s Disease Poor eye sight High Cholesterol

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Which drug is known as a “club drug”? Meth Cocaine Crack Rock

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Depressants Also known as sedatives Drugs that tend to slow down the Central Nervous System Relax muscles, relieve tension, cause drowsiness Slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, interrupts normal breathing

Types of Depressants Barbiturates Tranquilizers Rohypnol GHB

Barbiturates Tranquilizers Hypnotic drugs that cause sleepiness Reduce muscle activity, coordination, and attention

Rohypnol GHB Club Drug Also knows as the Date Rape Drug Looks Like Aspirin Dissolves in Liquid GHB Gammahydroxy Butyric Acid Date Rate Drug

True or False: Depressants are also known as Sedatives.

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Which of the following is not a type of Depressant? Barbiturates Tranquilizers Rohypnol GHB Cigarettes

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Which drug reduces muscle activity, coordination, and attention? Barbiturates Tranquilizers

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Which of the following is known as a Date Rape Drug? Rohypnol GHB Both

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Narcotics Specific drugs derived from the opium plant Obtainable only by prescription Used to relieve pain Morphine, Oxycotin, Codine

Block messengers in the brain for pain Can cause: Euphoria Pinpoint pupils Convulsions Coma Death VERY ADDICTIVE!!!

Heroin Highly addictive narcotic A processed form of Morphine Injected Snorted Smoked

Heroine Depresses the Central Nervous System Use Needles People Develop a Tolerance

Hallucinogens Drugs that alter: Moods Hearing Smelling touch

Halliuciongens are called PCP LSD Ecstacy Ketamine

PCP One of the most dangerous Users have: Flashbacks Confusion Disoriented sense

LSD Distorts sound and color – even small amounts High doses cause: Coma Death Affects the brain’s Emotional Center

Ketamine Anesthetic Used in clubs Usually snorted like cocaine

Ectasy Designer Drugs Synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects Can be 100 times stronger Stimulant and Hallucinogen Short term feeling of euphoria but also confusion, paranoia, psychosis, and damage to brain cells. Overdose common.

Narcotics are obtainable only: By prescription By the guy on the corner Your mother has them in the medicine cabinet

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Which of the following do Narcotics NOT cause? Pinpoint pupils Convulsions Coma Improved IQ Death

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How to people use Heroin? Injected Snorted Smoked All of the Above

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True or False: Heroine depresses the Central Nervous System.

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Hallucinogens Drugs that alter: Moods Hearing Smelling touch

Halliuciongens are called PCP LSD Ecstacy Ketamine

PCP One of the most dangerous Users have: Flashbacks Confusion Disoriented sense

LSD Distorts sound and color – even small amounts High doses cause: Coma Death Affects the brain’s Emotional Center

Ketamine Anesthetic Used in clubs Usually snorted like cocaine

Ectasy Designer Drugs Synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects Can be 100 times stronger Stimulant and Hallucinogen Short term feeling of euphoria but also confusion, paranoia, psychosis, and damage to brain cells. Overdose common.

What do Hallucinogens NOT alter? Drugs that alter: Moods Hearing Smelling Blood Alcohol Level

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Which of the following is NOT a Hallucinogens? PCP LSD Ecstasy PSP

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Which drug is used in clubs and usually snorted like cocaine? PCP LSD Ketamine Ecstasy

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Which drug in high doses can cause a coma or death? PCP LSD Ketamine Ecstasy

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Which drug causes the user to have flashbacks, confusion, and a disoriented sense? PCP LSD Ketamine Ecstasy

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Which drug gives a short term feeling of euphoria followed by confusion, paranoia, and psychosis. PCP LSD Ketamine Ecstasy

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Living Drug Free Resisting Pressure Peer Pressure can be intense in teen years Almost 58% of high school students have never tried Marijuana.

Living Drug Free Commitment Efforts to Curb Drug Abuse Refusal skills are necessary Efforts to Curb Drug Abuse School Efforts Drug Free School Zones (1,000 ft of school) Education classes, Zero tolerance, Expulsion

Living Drug Free Community Choosing Healthy Alternatives Drug watches Organized community efforts to monitor areas Anti-drug programs Choosing Healthy Alternatives Get involved in sports Hang out with your friends at the park

Becoming Drug Free Never too late Steps to helping others Identify specific resources Talk to the person when they are sober Listen to their response Discuss sources of help you have found

Getting Help Treatment Centers Outpatient Short Term Maintenance Therapy Therapeutic Communities

True or False: Almost 75% of high school students have tried Marijuana.

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What kinds of skills are necessary to live drug free? Refusal skills Karate skills Debate Club skills

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Which of the following is a healthy alternative to using drugs? Get involved in sports Hang out with your friends at the park Take care of your pets All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a step to help others Live Drug Free? Identify specific resources Talk to the person when they are sober Listen to their response Discuss sources of help you have found Criticize them for using drugs

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