UNIT 3 CHAPTER 24, 25, 26 NOTES

Unit Three:Chapter 24 Essential Questions Why is tobacco use a high risk behavior? What are the effects of tobacco on the body, and why should I choose to be tobacco free?

CHAPTER 24 NOTES TOBACCO WHY YOUNG PEOPLE START SMOKING EVERY DAY 6000 TEENS START SMOKING 3000 BECOME REGULAR SMOKERS 90% OF ADULT SMOKERS STARTED AS A TEEN 2.6 MILLON PACKS ARE SOLD ILLEGALLY EVERY DAY

DEATHS FROM SMOKING 420 THOUSAND SMOKING 105 THOUSAND ALCOHOL 46 THOUSAND CAR ACCIDENTS 31 THOUSAND SUICIDE

REASONS WHY TEENS START SMOKING 1. TO SEEM OLDER, MORE SOPHISTICATED 2. BECAUSE OF PEER PRESSURE 3. DUE TO ADVERTISING 4. BELIEF THEY CAN QUIT ANYTIME 5. FOR THE SHORT TERM STIMULANT EFFECT 6. FOR RELAXATION AND STRESS RELIEF

NICOTINE FACTS NICOTINE IS A DEADLY POISON USED IN INSECTICIDES CIGARETTES CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT MAKE PAINT,TOILET CLEANER AND ANTI FREEZE POISONS

WHAT IS IN CIGARETTES NICOTINE – THE ADDICTIVE DRUG TAR CARBON MONOXIDE 43 CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER (CARCINOGENS)

OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO SMOKELESS TOBACCO CIGARS PIPES

ADDICTION PHYSICAL – BODY NEEDS IT PYSCHOLOGICAL – MIND NEEDS IT

DISEASES TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM CHRONIC BRONCHITIS EMPHYSEMA LUNG CANCER

DISEASES TO THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM MAKES THE HEART WORK HARDER SPEEDS UP THE PULSE RATE CONSTRICTS THE BLOOD VESSELS CONTRIBUTES TO PLAQUE BUILD UP IN THE BLOOD VESSELS

DANGERS OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO LEUKOPLAKIA GUM DISEASE LOOSE TEETH BAD BREATH ORAL CANCER

EFFECTS OF SMOKE ON NON SMOKER PASSIVE SMOKE – INHALED BY THE SMOKER AND IS IN A CLOSED ENVIROMENT MAINSTREAM SMOKE – SMOKE THAT THE SMOKER BLOWS OFF SIDE STREAM SMOKE – COMES FROM BURNING TOBACCO

SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY 6200 DEATHS OF CHILDREN 2800 DEATHS FROM LOW BIRTH WEIGHT NICOTINE PASSES THROUGH THE PLACENTA TO THE BABY

CHOOSING TO BE TOBACCO FREE NICOTINE WITHDRAWL NICOTINE SUBSTITUTES BENEFITS OF QUITTING TIPS FOR QUITTING

UNIT 3 CHAPTER 25 NOTES

Unit Three:Chapter 25 Essential Questions Why is alcohol use a high risk behavior? What are the effects of alcohol on the body, and why should I choose to be alcohol free?

CHAPTER 25 NOTES WHAT IS ALCOHOL ALCOHOL AND TEENS

WHY YOUNG PEOPLE DRINK TO ESCAPE PRESSURE TO FEEL BETTER TO DEAL WITH STRESS TO FEEL MORE SELF CONFIDENT BECAUSE THEIR FRIENDS ARE DOING IT

CHAPTER 25 CONTINUED BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT EFFECTS ON THE BODY BRAIN – CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM LIVER - FATTY ACID BLOOD VESSELS HEART KIDNEYS STOMACH

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE REDUCES THE ABILITY TO JUDGE DISTANCES REDUCES THE ABILITY TO JUDGE YOUR OWN ABILITY ADDS TO FORGETFULNESS DISTORTS PERCEPTIONS

LONG TERM EFFECTS OF DRINKING BRAIN DAMAGE CHRONIC LIVER PROBLEMS TOLERANCE AND DEPENDENCE WITHDRAWL SYNERGISTIC EFFECT

STAGES OF ALCOHOLISM STAGE 1: SOCIAL DRINKING STAGE 2: PERSON CANNOT STOP DRINKING STAGE 3: DRINKING BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT THAN A PERSONS LIFE

UNIT 3 CHAPTER 26 Illegal Drugs

Unit Three:Chapter 26 Essential Questions What are the different types/effects of drugs, and why is drug use a high risk behavior? What strategies can I use to prevent drug abuse and remain drug free?

CHAPTER 26 NOTES SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRENDS IN TEEN USE 1. TEENS ARE STARTING YOUNGER 2. USE IN 12 – 17 YEAR OLDS DOUBLED FROM 1992 – IN 1996 ABOUT 9% OF TEENS USED DRUGS

WHY TEENS START USING DRUGS THEY SEE THE FRIENDS/PARENTS USING PEER PRESSURE THEY WANT TO FIT IN THEY SEE DRUGS GLAMORIZED ON TV AND IN THE MOVIES

DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SYNERGISTIC EFFECT STD’S TOLERANCE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE WITHDRAWL PSYCHOLOIGICAL DEPENDENCE ADDICTION

TYPES OF DRUGS PSYCHOACTIVE STIMULANTS DEPRESSANTS NARCOTICS

STEROIDS AND OTHER HARMFUL DRUGS ANABOLIC STEROIDS CANABIS AND DERIVATIVES INHALANTS DESIGNER DRUGS LOOK ALIKE DRUGS

STIMULANTS Drugs that speed up the central nervous system. Commonly abused stimulants are Amphetamines and Methamphetmines and cocaine. The nicotine in tabacco and caffeine in coffee, colas, tea and chocolate are also well know as stimulants.

Stimulants cont. Stimulants cause increased heart rate and respiratory rate, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, and decreased appetite. The pyschological effects include moodiness, restlessness, and anxiety. Chronic users can experience hallucintaions and paranoia.

Amphetamines They are stimulants that have an effect similar to that of sympathetic nervous system. Some people use them to stay awake or improve athletic performance. This makes them dangerous as a person will develop a tolerance for them as well as a craving

Amphetamines Psychological dependence can result.

Methamphetamine These are stimulants that have been used medically to treat certain diseases such as Parkinsons and Obesity. Illegal forms of the drug are called crank, speed, or ice. The use of this drug can cause paranoia or even violence.

Depressants A drug that tends to slow down the central nervous system Alcohol, barbiturates, tranquilizers, and methaqualone are forms of depressants. These drugs will relax the muscles, relieve feelings of tension and sleep. They are known to be a dependent drug.

Narcotics Drugs derived from the opium plant that have a sedative effect. Drugs that are used to treat some illness would be found in this category. Morphine and heroin are the two main drugs. Narcotics cause drowsiness and can result in physiological dependence.

Hallucinogens Drugs that are used to alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch. Most commonly used is PCP,LSD, mescaline.

Anabolic Steroids Synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone. Helps to build muscle or reduce inflamation Can cause mood swings, aggressive behavior, heart and liver damage, body hair and stroke

Cannabis Derivatives Scientific name for hemp plant. Marijuana and Hemp Both are hallucinogens that has the effects of both a depressant and a stimulant. Can alter your senses, coordination and reaction time, hunger, parnoia, memory. Long term effects damage to immune syst

Inhalants Substances with breathable fumes that are sniffed and inhaled to give a hallucinogenic or mind-altering high. Glue, spray paints, aerosols, lighter fluid, and gasoline are most commonly used. Results can be damaging to the kidneys, liver, bone marrow.