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1 Illegal Drugs Chapter 22

2 Drug Use Substance abuse- any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes Illegal drugs- chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell Illicit drug use- the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or other wise not permitted Overdose- a strong sometime fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

3 Types of Drugs Marijuana- a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects hallucinations, paranoia, impaired short term memory, reaction time, concentration, lung irritation, heart/lung damage, risk of infertility Inhalants- substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect Examples- Paints, glues, gasoline cans; ALL CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE Steroids- synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones Weight gain, tumors, violent behaviors, depression, reproductive changes

4 Psychoactive Drugs- chemicals that affect the central nervous system
Hallucinogens- drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch Depressants- drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system Stimulants- drugs that speed up the central nervous system Opiates- drugs that are derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relive pain

5 Rehabilitation The process of medical and psychological treatment for dependence on a drug or alcohol Types of drug treatment centers: Outpatient drug free treatment- usually no medications, group counseling Short term treatment- residential therapy, medication therapy, outpatient therapy Maintenance therapy- usually heroin addicts- medication and change of life Therapeutic communities- highly structured programs that may last from six-12 months


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