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2. A DRUG is any chemical substance taken into the body – by mouth, inhaled or injected – that causes changes in the body and /or minds of the user.
Drugs that are used properly to prevent, treat or cure illness are called MEDICINES.

3. Examples of misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs include:
Use by the wrong person
At the wrong time
In the wrong amount
For the wrong reason

4. DRUG ABUSE is the use of a drug for other than medical purposes, which results in the impaired physical, mental, emotional and/or social well-being of the user.

5. The effects that drugs can have on a person depend on:
Dose (amount taken)
Time (how often it is taken)
Other drugs present in one’s body
Weight

6. TOLERANCE – occurs when the body builds up resistance to a drug
TOLERANCE – occurs when the body builds up resistance to a drug. The body needs LARGER amounts of the drug to get the same effect that was originally produced.
ADDICTION - The body develops a resistance to a drug and requires the drug to function normally. They cannot stop themselves from using the drug(s).
WITHDRAWAL -is a severe reaction (such as shakes, chills, cramps, nausea, rapid heart beat, and possible death) when a person stops using a drug they are addicted to.

7. Marijuana Stronger today than 10-20 years ago.
Active ingredient is called THC.
400 chemicals in a “joint”
Most commonly used illegal drug in the US.
Can build up a tolerance
Gateway drug – more likely to try other drugs

8. Marijuana - Dangers Red eyes Dry mouth
Reduced concentration & Coordination
Increased Heart Rate & Blood Pressure
Panic attacks & Anxiety
Short term memory loss
Addiction
Throat & Lung Cancer
Weakened Immune System

9. Cocaine/Crack
Cocaine - Most often inhaled, absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues.
Crack – Processed until it looks like little chucks of ice, usually smoked.

10. Cocaine/Crack – Dangers
Elevated Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Breathing & Body Temperature
Depression
Addiction
Heart Attack & Stroke
Seizures
Strokes & Heart Attacks
Death
Liver Damage
Irritability
Anxiety, Panic Attacks
Sleeplessness
Aggressive & Violent Behavior

11. Inhalants Common household products, not meant to be put in the body.
Can cause “Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome” - Person suffers heart failure and death within minutes of inhaling.

12. Inhalants – Dangers Permanent Brain Damage Hearing Loss
Nose Bleeds / Loss of Smell
Slurred Speech
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
Irregular Heart Beat
Heart Attack
Nausea & Vomiting
Liver & Kidney Damage
Muscle Weakness & Cramping
Abdominal Pain

13. Prescription Medication
Has become a serious problem.
Dangers include:
Overdose
Nausea
Organ Damage
Heart Problems
Intestinal Problems