1. Drug misuse and substance abuse are life-threatening behaviors.

2. substance abuse
illegal drugs
illicit drug
overdose
addiction

3. Substance Abuse
Substance abuse includes the use of illegal substances, as well as the misuse of legal substances.
Medicines can be accidentally used in an improper way or intentionally abused.

4. _________ Abuse
__________Abuse includes the overuse, or multiple use of a drug, use of an illegal drug, or use of a drug with alcohol.
___________ abuse
Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes

5. Substance abuse includes:
Overuse of a drug
Multiple use of a drug
Substance abuse includes:
Use of an illegal drug
Use of a drug with alcohol

6. Some abused substances are _________drugs.
Substance Abuse
Some abused substances are _________drugs.
__________ drugs
Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell

7. Substance Abuse
_______ drug use includes the sale of prescription drugs to those for whom the drugs are not intended.
__________ drug use
The use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted

8. Factors That Influence Teens
Peer Pressure
Family Members
Role Models
Media Messages
Perceptions of Drug Behavior
Misleading Information

9. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Illegal drug use can lead to death.
_________ abuse is a leading cause of crime, suicide, and unintentional injuries.

10. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs puts you at risk of an ________ or of contracting infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV.
_________
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

11. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing _____ affects your mental health by impairing your ability to reason and think.
The influence of _______ drug use may cause teens to behave in ways that go against their values.

12. Other Effects of Drug Use
People who abuse drugs can develop _________.
This is a condition in which the _____ becomes accustomed to the drug and causes the user to experience a need for more and more of the drug to achieve the desired effect.

13. Other Effects of Drug Use
Psychological dependence: A drug abuser ______ that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
Physiological dependence: A drug abuser develops a chemical ______ for a drug and experiences symptoms of withdrawal when the effects of the drug wear off.

14. Other Effects of Drug Use
A person with an __________ is someone who requires persistent, compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.
_____________
A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug

15. Other Effects of Drug Use
A user takes a drug to experience short-term pleasure.
The Addiction Cycle
The user takes the drug again to relieve withdrawal symptoms and repeat the feelings of short-term pleasure.
As the effects of the drug wear off, the user then experiences symptoms of withdrawal.

16. Consequences for Others
If a pregnant female takes drugs, those drugs are passed to the fetus.
The fetus may be born with birth defects, behavioral problems, or a drug addiction.

17. The consequences of drug abuse—mental, emotional, physical, legal, and social—are 100 percent preventable.
By choosing a drug-free lifestyle, you avoid these consequences.
JUST SAY NO!

18. Using marijuana has serious physical, mental, social, and legal consequences.
_________ is one of the most widely used illegal drugs.

19. Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of ________.
Marijuana
Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of ________.
____________
A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects

20. Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a possible _______ drug, a drug that may lead the user to try other, more dangerous drugs.
Studies have shown that a teen who uses marijuana is ___ times more likely to use cocaine than a teen who has never used marijuana.

21. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
Because marijuana is often smoked, users face the same health risks as tobacco smokers.
Marijuana smoke contains _____ cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco smoke.

22. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is stored in body fat and traces of it can be present in the blood for as long as a month.

23. Inhalants
Some _________ are prescribed by doctors, while others are inhaled to achieve a high.
___________
Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect

24. Inhalants
liver and kidney damage
blindness
Inhaling solvents, aerosols, glues, paints, varnishes, and gasoline can cause
brain damage
paralysis
cardiac arrest
death

25. Consequences of Steroid Use
The use of _______________ steroids can result in unnatural muscle growth.
_________________ steroids
Synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones

26. Consequences of Steroid Use
Side Effects of Steroid Use
weak tendons and ligaments
HIV or hepatitis B
weight gain
violent behavior
acne
extreme mood swings
high blood pressure
depression
liver and kidney tumors
paranoia

27. Consequences of Steroid Use
Effects on Males
Shrinking testicles, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk of prostate cancer
Effects on Females
Facial hair, baldness, menstrual cycle changes, a deepened voice

28. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
Four Main Groups of Psychoactive Drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Opiates
Hallucinogens

29. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

30. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

31. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

32. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

33. _______ Drugs
The term _____ drug describes drugs found at concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties, called raves.
These drugs are sometimes disguised in foods, or slipped into drinks and taken without a person’s knowledge.

34. Many club drugs are __________ drugs.
Synthetic drugs that are made to imitate the effects of other drugs

35. Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and ______________ effects.
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and ______________ effects.
______________
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch

36. Rohypnol
Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are __________, or sedatives that are colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
_____________
Drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system

37. Rohypnol
Rohypnol is called the “_____-____” drug.
Engaging in sexual activity with a person under the influence of a date-rape drug is a criminal offense.

38. Methamphetamine, or meth, is a ___________.
_____________
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs

39. Meth
Meth takes a great physical toll and can cause depression, paranoia, delusions, and death.

40. Other Stimulants
The _________ in tobacco products is a highly effective stimulant.
The _________ in coffee, tea, cola, and power drinks are all stimulants.

41. Cocaine
Cocaine is a rapidly acting, powerful and highly ___________stimulant.
Users may experience a surge of self-confidence and euphoria followed by an emotional letdown.

42. Crack
Crack, also called _____ or freebase rock, reaches the brain seconds after being smoked or injected.
Once in the blood, crack causes the heart rate and blood pressure to soar to dangerous levels.

43. DXM
DXM, or “tussin,” is a _______ suppressant sold as an over-the-counter medicine.
When misused, it can cause hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, nausea, increased heart rate and blood pressure, seizures, and addiction.

44. Opiates
Abusing opiates ______ the senses, causes drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, and death.
Opiates
Drugs such as those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain

45. Codeine
Codeine is a ________ addictive ingredient in some prescription _________ medicines.
Codeine use can cause drowsiness, dizziness, labored breathing, low blood pressure, seizures, and respiratory arrest.

46. Morphine
Morphine is sometimes prescribed to treat severe ______, but is generally used for only a short time.
Side effects include fast or slow heartbeat, seizures, hallucinations, blurred vision, rashes, and difficulty swallowing.

47. Heroin
Heroin is a processed form of ___________ that is injected, snorted, or smoked.
Heroin slows breathing and pulse rate and can cause infection of the heart lining and valves, liver disease, coma, or death.

48. Oxycodone
Oxycodone contains a strong opiate. It is often referred to by the brand name ___________®.
A side effect of this drug is suppression of the respiratory system, which cause death from respiratory failure.

49. Answers

50. Substance Abuse
Substance abuse includes the overuse, or multiple use of a drug, use of an illegal drug, or use of a drug with alcohol.
Substance abuse
Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes

51. Some abused substances are illegal drugs.
Substance Abuse
Some abused substances are illegal drugs.
Illegal drugs
Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell

52. Substance Abuse
Illicit drug use includes the sale of prescription drugs to those for whom the drugs are not intended.
Illicit drug use
The use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted

53. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Illegal drug use can lead to death.
Substance abuse is a leading cause of crime, suicide, and unintentional injuries.

54. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs puts you at risk of an overdose or of contracting infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV.
Overdose
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

55. How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs affects your mental health by impairing your ability to reason and think.
The influence of illegal drug use may cause teens to behave in ways that go against their values.

56. Other Effects of Drug Use
People who abuse drugs can develop tolerance.
This is a condition in which the body becomes accustomed to the drug and causes the user to experience a need for more and more of the drug to achieve the desired effect.

57. Other Effects of Drug Use
Psychological dependence: A drug abuser believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
Physiological dependence: A drug abuser develops a chemical need for a drug and experiences symptoms of withdrawal when the effects of the drug wear off.

58. Other Effects of Drug Use
A person with an addiction is someone who requires persistent, compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.
Addiction
A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug

59. Marijuana
Using marijuana has serious physical, mental, social, and legal consequences.
Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs.

60. Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of marijuana.
A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects

61. Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a possible gateway drug, a drug that may lead the user to try other, more dangerous drugs.
Studies have shown that a teen who uses marijuana is 15 times more likely to use cocaine than a teen who has never used marijuana.

62. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
Because marijuana is often smoked, users face the same health risks as tobacco smokers.
Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco smoke.

63. Inhalants
Some inhalants are prescribed by doctors, while others are inhaled to achieve a high.
Inhalants
Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect

64. Consequences of Steroid Use
The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids can result in unnatural muscle growth.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones

65. Club Drugs
The term club drug describes drugs found at concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties, called raves.
These drugs are sometimes disguised in foods, or slipped into drinks and taken without a person’s knowledge.

66. Many club drugs are designer drugs.
Synthetic drugs that are made to imitate the effects of other drugs

67. Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.
Hallucinogens
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch

68. Rohypnol
Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are depressants, or sedatives that are colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
Depressants
Drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system

69. Rohypnol
Rohypnol is called the “date-rape” drug.
Engaging in sexual activity with a person under the influence of a date-rape drug is a criminal offense.

70. Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant.
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs

71. Other Stimulants
The nicotine in tobacco products is a highly effective stimulant.
The caffeine in coffee, tea, cola, and power drinks are all stimulants.

72. Cocaine
Cocaine is a rapidly acting, powerful and highly addictive stimulant.
Users may experience a surge of self-confidence and euphoria followed by an emotional letdown.

73. Crack
Crack, also called rock or freebase rock, reaches the brain seconds after being smoked or injected.
Once in the blood, crack causes the heart rate and blood pressure to soar to dangerous levels.

74. DXM
DXM, or “tussin,” is a cough suppressant sold as an over-the-counter medicine.
When misused, it can cause hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, nausea, increased heart rate and blood pressure, seizures, and addiction.

75. Opiates
Abusing opiates dulls the senses, causes drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, and death.
Opiates
Drugs such as those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain

76. Codeine
Codeine is a highly addictive ingredient in some prescription cough medicines.
Codeine use can cause drowsiness, dizziness, labored breathing, low blood pressure, seizures, and respiratory arrest.

77. Morphine
Morphine is sometimes prescribed to treat severe pain, but is generally used for only a short time.
Side effects include fast or slow heartbeat, seizures, hallucinations, blurred vision, rashes, and difficulty swallowing.

78. Heroin
Heroin is a processed form of morphine that is injected, snorted, or smoked.
Heroin slows breathing and pulse rate and can cause infection of the heart lining and valves, liver disease, coma, or death.

79. Oxycodone
Oxycodone contains a strong opiate. It is often referred to by the brand name OxyContin®.
A side effect of this drug is supression of the respiratory system, which cause death from respiratory failure.

80. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What is an overdose?
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

81. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
How can an addiction affect your health?
Addiction affects physical health by increasing the risk of contracting diseases. Your mental health is affected because drugs impair a teens’ ability to reason and think. Social health is affected because teens who use drugs may lose friendships with teens who choose to live drug-free.

82. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
How does drug abuse affect society?
It can lead to crime and violence, as well as injury and death from vehicle collisions. These effects also have an economic cost to society.

83. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What body systems are harmed by smoking marijuana?
The respiratory, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems

84. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What are inhalants?
Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give a mind-altering effect

85. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Why does using steroids for increasing muscle strength often result in injury?
Although steroids can increase muscle strength, the associated tendons and ligaments do not get stronger.

86. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
On what body system do psychoactive drugs act?
The central nervous system

87. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Name the four types of drugs described in this lesson and give an example of each.
Sample answers: Stimulants: cocaine; depressants: GHB; opiates: morphine; hallucinogens: PCP

88. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What are opiates?
Drugs such as those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain