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Mr. Fisher
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-Impaired -Tolerance -Chemical Dependency -Psychological Dependency -Withdrawal -Physiological Dependency -Drug
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Stage 1- experimentation Stage 2- regular use Stage 3- daily preoccupation Stage 4- dependency* *don’t think only people who are down & out are capable of becoming addicted. *addiction can happen in as little as 6 months.
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Alcohol= a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, & grains.
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Hangover= physical symptoms that follow an episode of drinking (thirst, nausea, headache, diarrhea, sensitivity to light and noise).
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Mucosal lining, tongue, gums, & throat- chemicals affect Stomach- 20% goes. Too much= intoxicated Small intestine- swallowed 80% to small intestine where it enters blood stream more slowly. Heart- beats faster, blood vessels widen, & body temperature rises.
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Brain- becomes less able to control the body (movement, speech, & vision) Liver- changes alcohol to water. When you drink faster than the liver can break it down= intoxicated (DRUNK) Lungs- CO2 released from here leads to increased urine, sweating, & bad breath
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Other drugs Speed Food Gender Mood Weight Quantity
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The Jacqueline Saburido Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OBBqe6W o1c “Hangovers vs. Health:” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHQJc5 mG8Y&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_m ode=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHQJc5 mG8Y&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_m ode=1
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Tobacco= a plant that when smoked, sucked, or chewed, changes the brain’s chemistry.
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Nicotine Tar Carbon Monoxide
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Cigarettes Pipes Cigars* Snuff Chewing tobacco
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Stained fingers Bloodshot eyes
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Tobacco Extra gum & breath mints Extra trips to the dentist/doctor
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Dopamine movie clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at3Sg6qv gTE&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mod e=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at3Sg6qv gTE&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mod e=1
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Drugs= substances that change the structure/function of the body/mind. Medicines= drugs that are used to prevent or cure diseases or other conditions.
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Vaccines- medicines to prevent diseases Antibiotics-medicines that fight germs Prescriptions & Over the Counter (OTC) - medicines that provide pain relief
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Stimulants- drugs that speed up the body’s functions. Depressants- drugs that slow down the body’s functions. Narcotics- drugs that are used to relieve pain. Hallucinogens- drugs that make people “hallucinate,” a.k.a. mind altering drugs.
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Steroids- drugs made from hormones. Inhalants- everyday products that are sniffed or snorted to obtain a high. Club (Designer) Drugs-These are man made drugs that are a changed form of a controlled drug. These designer drugs do not follow the laws for controlled drugs. No quality control!
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Swallowing liquid, pill, or tablet: mouth stomach bloodstream (dissolves) (delayed) Injection*: needle bloodstream drugs go directly into bloodstream Smoking Snorting
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Why they can be popular: easy to get, can be legal if they’re for someone. Dangerous because: prescribed for someone else’s age, weight, body size, medical history, etc. Examples: pain killers, ADD or ADHD meds.
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Why they can be popular: provides energy, and a feeling of well-being. Dangerous because: can lead to heart attack or increased blood pressure, Examples: caffeine, crack, heroin, & cocaine
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Why they can be popular: cheaper than cocaine, Dangerous because: highly addictive, combines stimulants, narcotics, & hallucinogens, causes: meth mouth, people to lie, cheat, & steal to get more. Examples: methamphetamine (meth), crystal meth
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Why they can be popular: feel instant pleasure and less pain. Dangerous because: highly addictive, this combined with alcohol is most common two-drug combo that leads to death. Examples: cocaine, heroin, morphine, codeine
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Why it’s popular: come in pill form, doesn’t lead to increased energy. Dangerous because: cause hallucinations which could lead to harming yourself or others. Examples: LSD (acid), PCP, MDMA (ecstasy), mushrooms
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Why it’s popular: not taken for a “high,” some think it’s their only option. Dangerous because: “roid rage,” mood swings, deepening of the voice, fat knuckles, decrease in testes’ size Types: medical, and illegal
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Why they can be popular: easy to get Dangerous because: kills brain cells that will never come back, freezes brain activity. Examples: household cleaners, spray paint, etc.
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Why they can be popular: no alcohol included, can look like candy Dangerous because: raves= dangerous people, increases sexual drive, can lead to sex and STIs, dehydrates the body, body temperature rises, eyes are fascinated on lights. Types: MDMA (Ecstasy or X), Roofies
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Taken from The British Journal “The Lancet”
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