Narcotics, Stimulants, and Depressants Drugs Lesson 2 Narcotics, Stimulants, and Depressants

Do Now Why do you think some drugs are illegal? What is the difference between drug abuse and drug misuse?

Drug Misuse Using a drug without following the directions Combining medicines without a physican’s advice Taking more of a drug then the doctor ordered Using a drug prescribed to someone else Giving your prescription to someone else Using a drug for longer then a physician advises.

Drug Abuse Using any illegal drug Using a medicine when you do not need it Taking a substance that was not meant to enter the body Using a drug for purposes other than medical treatment Faking health problems to obtain or renew a prescription

Narcotics Narcotics- specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain. They are very addictive. Ex oxycotin, Percocet, vicodin. Addiction-a physical or psychological need for a drug. Heroin-illegal narcotic made from morphine. Most commonly abused narcotic next to painkillers. Highly addictive usually hooked after first try. Severe pain from withdrawal.

Stimulants and Depressants Stimulants-substances that speeds up the body’s functions. Causes a rise in heartbeat, breathing rate, blood pressure. Ex. Caffeine, cocaine, crack, speed, methamphetamine Depressant-a substance that slows down the body’s functions and reactions. Examples are: Alcohol, Tranquilizers(valium, xanax), Barbiturates( downers, barbs, yellowjackets), Hypnotic(Quaaludes, ambien, lunesta,)