1. Intro to depressant drugs Compare and contrast sheet
Today’s Agenda
Bell-ringer
Intro to depressant drugs
Compare and contrast sheet
Drug free world video clip
Name the drug card game
Journal Reflection

2. Depressants

3. Above the Influence: Lost

4. What is a depressant drug?
slows down the body
Central Nervous System and Heart Function
Sedatives
Barbiturates
Alcohol
Marijuana
GHB
Ketamine
Rohypnol
Narcotics - Opiates
Opium
Morphine
Codeine
Heroin
Demerol

5. BRAINSTORM
With a partner, list as many facts as you can remember about alcohol and it's effects on the body in 3 minutes

6. General Short Term Effects
slowed pulse and breathing
slurred speech
drowsiness
lowered blood pressure
poor concentration
fatigue and confusion
impaired coordination
impaired memory
impaired judgment

7. General Long Term Effects
addiction
chronic sleep problems
respiratory depression
respiratory arrest
death

8. Alcohol: "Booze" anesthetic increases risk of accidental injuries
impairs coordination
impairs judgement reasoning abilities
potential for addiction: psychological and physical

9. Barbiturates: Amytal, Downers, Nembutal, Phenobarbital, Reds, Red birds, Red devils, Seconal, Tuninal, Yellowjackets
cause relaxation or sleepiness
person may appear drunk or intoxicated
people are prescribed for seizures or pain
1 in 10 people who abuse or overdose on barbiturates WILL DIE from heart or lung complications

10. Barbiturates: Symptoms of Abuse
Altered level of consciousness
Difficulty in thinking
Drowsiness or coma
Faulty judgment
Incoordination
Shallow breathing
Slowness of speech
Sluggishness
Slurred speech
Staggering
Ultimately:
permanent memory loss
coma or death

11. Benzodiazepines: Rohypnol, Roofies, Flunitrazepam, Ruffies, Roches, R-2, Valium
used in medicine for treating anxiety disorders
Aggressiveness
high energy
increased disinhibition
Drowsiness
loss of memory
loss of consciousness
loss of motor control
headaches
dizziness
nightmares afterwards
*withdrawal can be life threatening
due to risk of seizures*

12. Benzodiazepines: Rohypnol
Commonly known as "roofies"
'date rape drug'
Not legally available in the US
7-10x stronger than Valium
sedation
muscle relaxation
reduction in anxiety
Effects begin within min
Effects last about 6 hours
Strong amnesia after drug wears off

13. Rohypnol, a 'club drug' ? Flagged as dangerous in club situations
White tablet that dissolves without color or taste
Now formulated as a caplet that is light green with a blue core
The manufacturer instituted this change to help identify tampered drinks at clubs. When dissolved in clear liquids the blue core will turn the clear liquid to blue.
when dissolved in darker-colored liquids, the blue dye may not be noticeable
Generic versions of Rohypnol may not contain the blue dye

14. Kelly and Becca talk about date rape drugs

15. Recap!
With a partner, compare stimulant and depressant drugs using the chart worksheet

16. Exit Ticket
Journal: Do you think that the majority of teens consider alcohol a drug? Why or why not?

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