Drugs

Any substance taken in to modify or affect chemical reactions in the body. Medical drugs: painkillers, antibiotics, hormones, Psychological drugs: nicotine, alcohol, GHB,

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria (living organisms). They break down cell walls and membranes. Interfere with their metabolism and damage DNA.

Antibiotics Can not destroy viruses, since they do not have a metabolism.

Heroin Produced from morphine, taken from opiates found in Poppies. Painkiller, recreational drug. Physical and severe psychological dependence. Diamorphine, legally prescribed drug for patients trying to fight their addiction.

Heroin Can be injected (intra venous): slamming, shooting up, speed balling Smoking, inhaling: chasing the dragon

Heroin Effects: drowsiness, disorientation, low blood pressure, slow breathing rate, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle spasms, urine retention, itching, rash, pain killer

Heroin Risks: Infections (non-sterile needles): bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens Poisoning by contaminations Addiction Physical dependence Constipation

Heroin

Crime related: Stealing Possession Trafficking Dealing Manufacturing

Addiction Drug addiction is a pathological or abnormal condition which arises due to frequent drug use. The disorder of addiction involves the progression of acute drug use to the development of drug- seeking behavior, the vulnerability to relapse, and the decreased, slowed ability to respond to naturally rewarding stimuli.pathological or abnormal conditiondrug addiction drug use

Alcohol The favourite (and often acceptable) mood altering drug of many human societies.

Alcohol

One unit of alcohol: One glass of wine Single whisky Two glasses of beer

Alcohol Safe upper limits per week Man – 21 units per week and 2-3 days without Woman – 14 units Pregnant woman – zero intake

Alcohol Risks: Brain damage (long term), addiction Cancer of the gullet and pancreas Deficiency of nutrients Obesity Damage to immune system Impaired sexual and reproductive function

Alcohol High blood pressure Weaker, irregular heart beat Inflammation of the stomach Liver damage (enlarged, jaundice, fatty, cirrhosis)

Alcohol