Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byJody Fowler Modified over 9 years ago
1
By: Ms. Beer 7 th Grade Health
2
Any chemical or substance, other than food, that changes the way the body works and/or that alters normal body functioning
3
Mouth (pill, liquid) Nose (sniffing, snorting) Inhalation/Smoking Injection (IV needles) Absorption (patches)
4
Treat illness Get sleep Relieve pain Prevent disease Treat depression/anxiety Anesthetic
5
Peer pressure/dares Forget problems Lonely/boredom To “be cool” Curiosity/new experience Build muscle (anabolic steroids)
6
ABUSE The intentional, repetitive and willful use of a drug for another end aside from its original or prescribed intention or use MISUSE Improper, unintentional use of prescribed or non- prescribed medications USE Ingesting a drug the way it was intended
7
Drugs prescribed by a physician to free patients from symptoms of medical conditions (i.e. depression, ADHD, etc.) in order to help them live more productive lives They are abused by individuals both with and w/o a doctor’s recommendation
8
Opioids Oxycodone (OxyContin) Hydrocodone (Vicodin) CNS Depressants Diazepam (Valium) Stimulants Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
9
Swallowed Snorted Injected
10
Vomiting Mood changes Change in heart rate Coma Death
13
Small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks
14
Snorted (inhaled) Injected Smoked
15
Disturbed sleep patterns Nausea Aggressive Decrease in appetite Liver, kidney, lung damage
16
Drugs most commonly from the opium poppy plant (found predominantly in Asia) Used to relieve pain
17
Heroin Methadone Codeine Morphine Opium Oxycontin Horse Junk Black tar Shoots Dope
18
Injected Snorted Smoked Swallowed
19
Nausea, vomiting Convulsions Coma Death Unsterile needles…. HIV/AIDS
20
The dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the Cannabis sativa plant… HEMP
21
Marijuana—leaves, stems, flowers Hashish—resin (sap), chunks Pot Grass Weed Reefer Mary Jane (MJ)
22
Smoked Eaten
23
Increased heart rate Increased appetite Bloodshot eyes Short-term memory loss / Lower IQ Lack of coordination
24
Chemotherapy AIDS Glaucoma Pain relief
25
Drugs that distort the senses and cause visual and/or audible hallucinations
26
Drugs Involved Nicknames LSD Peyote PCP Psilocybin Acid Sugar cubes Angel dust Magic mushrooms
27
Swallowed Injected Smoked Licked off paper
28
Super-human like feelings Distorted senses Bizarre behavior Flashbacks Visions
29
Dangerous fumes concentrated in a bag or on a cloth that are inhaled….. HUFFING
30
Glue Nail polish remover Gasoline Nitrous oxide Whipped cream White out Butane Duster 2 Air fresheners Markers
31
Vapors inhaled through mouth and/or nose
32
Nausea Decreased heart rate Decreased breathing rate Impaired judgment
33
Drugs used to increase muscle mass and strength Similar to the male hormone, TESTOSTERONE
34
Synthetic human growth hormone Performance enhancers Andro Creatine
35
Swallowed Injected into muscle
36
Violent tendencies (“Roid Rage”) Depression Heart attack Stroke Liver cancer or other liver diseases Acne
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.