Drugs that are regulated by state and federal laws. Such drugs may be declared illegal for sale or use, but may be dispensed under a physician's prescription. A drug that affects the brain. A drug whose production or use is prohibited or strictly controlled via prescription.

Why is illegal drug use dangerous?  dangerous /permanent damage to brain and body  become addicted  major factor in suicide, accidents and crimes  risk of spreading disease through sharing needles  can result in overdose  drug use leads to making irresponsible decisions

The reasons people begin using drugs are similar to the reasons they begin to drink or smoke. What are these reasons? * Desire to experiment * Desire to escape depression / boredom * Enjoyment of risky behavior * Belief that drugs solve personal problems * Peer pressure * Media glamorizing drug use

1.Regular drug use 2.Tolerance 3.Dependence 4.Addiction

Drugs that lead to the use of other drugs are called what? Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco What are the 3 most common ones?

All drugs, legal and illegal, are classified into different categories based on their similar effects on the mind and body. Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Club/Designer Opiates

Drugs that slow down the central nervous system. People using depressants may feel happy and content, as well as sleepy and relaxed. Depressants often slow down bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate, and may make it hard to speak (slurred speech) or move properly in large enough doses, in which case they may be harmful. Depressants are most often prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders.

Alcohol Barbiturates Tranquilizers Ambien Rohypnol (Roofies)

People using stimulants may feel happy and excited, and have more energy, concentration or motivation. Stimulants make it difficult to sleep and suppress your appetite. Drugs that speed up the central nervous system. Most stimulants have more side effects then other drugs.

Caffeine Nicotine Cocaine Amphetamines Bath salts

Hallucinogens change the way people see, hear, feel or think. Most common hallucinogen is LSD No matter what form it comes in, LSD leads the user to a same place, a serious disconnect from reality LSD users call an LSD experience a “trip,” usually lasting 12 hours or so. When things go wrong, which often happens, it is called a “bad trip,” another name for a living nightmare!

Marijuana (mild) Mushrooms LSD Spice/K2/Synthetic Marijuana

Psychoactive drugs that tend to be abused by teens and young adults at bars, night clubs, and raves. Its’ properties and effects are similar to known hallucinogens or narcotics, but having a slightly altered chemical structure. Drugs that resemble common illegal drugs in chemical structure and effect.

Ecstasy PCP GHB Ketamine Meth LSD Rohypnol (Roofies)

Powerful, highly addictive drugs Also know as narcotics Used to relieve pain Derived from the poppy plant

Morphine Heroin Oxycontin Percoset Vicodin/hydrocodone

Marijuana is a word used to describe the dried flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. Hashish is a related form of the drug, made from resins of the Indian hemp plant. The chemical in cannabis that creates this distortion is known as THC. The cannabis plant, from which marijuana is derived, has over 400 different chemicals.

SHORT TERM  Sensory distortion  Panic  Anxiety  Poor coordination of movement  Lowered reaction time  After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed  Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)

LONG TERM  Reduced resistance to common illnesses ( cold, bronchitis)  Growth disorders  Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body  Reduction of male sex hormones  Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions to the brain could be permanent  Reduced sexual capacity  Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation  Personality and mood changes  Inability to understand things clearly

Can you become dependant on marijuana? YES, you can build a tolerance and a dependence to it.

Yes, much like how alcohol affects your driving. Can marijuana use affect your driving? If so, how? It can slow your reaction time and impair your judgment.

Marijuana and School One of the prevalent effects of marijuana is the decline in school performance. Marijuana and school don’t mix. Marijuana makes it harder for users to concentrate, and slows thinking down. Marijuana damages the user’s memory and things such as simple math problems become extremely difficult.

Marijuana Marijuana can actually be classified as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen based on the strand or potency, but for all intensive purposes, we will classify marijuana as a mild hallucinogen.

Drugs that are inhaled as vapors. Laughing Gas Asthma Inhaler The 2 most common inhalants used for medical reasons are…

What type of effects might you experience from inhalants? Hyperactivity, loss of inhibitions, dizziness, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and thinking, fear, anxiety, depression, DEATH

Ecstasy is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. Ecstasy (MDMA) produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth, and distortions in time, perception, and tactile experiences Most commonly called “molly” nowadays Coined terminology when on the drug – “rolling”

Extremely Addictive Narcotic Extremely Addictive Narcotic Most heroin is injected, creating additional risks for the user, who faces the danger of AIDS or other infections on top of the pain of addiction.

 Cocaine was originally developed as a painkiller  Cocaine is most often sniffed with the powder absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues.  It can also be ingested or rubbed into the gums o To more rapidly absorb the drug into the body, abusers inject it, but this substantially increases the risk of overdose.

 Crystal form of cocaine  Crack is heated and smoked  It is so named because it makes a cracking or popping sound when heated o The most potent/riskiest form in which cocaine appears o Smoking crack allows it to reach the brain more quickly and thus brings an intense and immediate – but very short lived- high that last about 15 minutes.

White, Crystalline Drug Develop a strong desire to continue using it because the drug creates a false sense of happiness and well-being -- A “RUSH” of confidence, hyperactiveness and energy most commonly used as a CLUB DRUG taken while partying in night clubs and at raves

A synthetic version of the male hormone What type of effects might this drug have on an adolescences body and mind?

Bones will mature early, growth can be stunted, can cause sever acne, increased cholesterol, rapid weight gain, liver damage, kidney tumors, heart disease and heart attacks.

Can cause breasts to grow in males Can shrink the testes and reduce sperm count.

Feeling of paranoia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts

ROID RAGE can lead to violent behavior, crime assault and rape. Makes abusers more irritable and aggressive.

With all the bad side effects, death included, why do you think people still use drugs?

What would be some alternatives to drug or substance use?