1. Drugs

2. Definitions
Drug: Any chemical substance that causes a physical or mental change in the structure or function of the body.
Ex. Marijuana, alcohol, Advil, Tylenol, heroin, nicotine, etc.
Can be legal (illicit drugs) or illegal.
Substance Abuse: Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes.
Gateway Drugs: Drugs that often lead to other serious and dangerous drug use.

3. FACTS ABOUT DRUGS Teens are using at younger ages
Heroin use is growing among teens
Teens consider marijuana a safe drug
More than 60% of teens said that drugs were sold, used, or kept at their school.
In 2008, 1.9 million youth age 12 to 17 abused prescription drugs.
By the 8th grade, 52% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 41% have smoked cigarettes, and 20% have used marijuana.
1 joint = 20 cigarettes on the lungs

4. WHY PEOPLE USE DRUGS To seem mature Friends and family use them
Media glamorizes it
Boredom
Escape problems
Friends and family use them
Peer pressure
To fit in
To relax

5. DANGERS OF DRUGS Tolerance- need more and more
Physiological Dependence- chemical need for the drug
Withdrawal- nervousness, insomnia, severe nausea, headaches, vomiting, chills, cramps, or even death
Psychological Dependence- feels a need (mental addiction)
Addiction- can’t function without the drug

6. Types of Drugs Stimulants Depressants Narcotics Hallucinogens Cannabis
Inhalants
Club Drugs
Steroids

7. Type 1: Stimulants
Stimulants speed up the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Increase heart rate
Increase blood pressure
Increase body temperature
Increase pupil size.

8. Stimulants: Caffeine Legal Extremely Addictive
Most widely used stimulant
Found in sodas, chocolate, energy drinks, coffee etc.

9. Stimulants: Amphetamine
Effects During “Up” time:
Extra energy, cheerfulness, confidence, prevents sleep, reduces appetite, speeds up breathing and heart rate, widens the pupils.
Effects During Down time
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, anxiety, anger
It's taken by mouth, injected or inhaled.
Nicknames and Examples: Speed, meth, crystal, crank, tweak, ice, glass

10. Stimulants: Cocaine Extremely Addictive and Illegal Drug Effects:
restlessness, irritability, anxiety, paranoia, aggression, respiratory arrest, seizures, death.
It's inhaled or injected
Nicknames: Coke, Snow, Nose Candy, Flake, Big C, Lady, White and Snowbirds

11. Type 2: Depressants Slows Down Body Functions (CNS)
Slows Breathing
Slows heart rate
Slows reaction time
Examples: Alcohol and Barbituates

12. Depressants: Barbituates
Effects: Very similar to Alcohol
Calming, sleep induction and anxiety reduction, slurred speech, clumsiness, unconsciousness.
Taken By mouth
Other Names: Downers, Barbs, Blue Devils, Red Devils, Yellow Jacket

13. Type 3 - Narcotics Drugs that act on the CNS to relieve pain.
Morphine – Used Legally in hospitals
Very addictive
Codeine – Used legally by prescription
1/6 as effective and addictive as Morphine
Heroin – Illegal, addictive and harmful
10 Times as powerful as Morphine
Deep state of relaxation, constrict
pupils, slows heart beat, induces sleep

14. Type 4 - Hallucinogens
Cause a change in a person’s perception of reality. (I.E. They see and take things in differently)
Man made substance to increase potency
LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)
Effects: Altered states of
perception and feeling, nausea,
loss of appetite, sleeplessness,
numbness, weakness, tremors.

15. Hallucinogens: Mushrooms
Certain types of mushrooms have hallucinogenic substance that is ingested by mouth.
Effects:
Euphoria, visual hallucinations, nausea, fear or agitation, confusion, delirium, psychosis, schizophrenia like syndromes.

16. Hallucinogens: PCP Other Names: Angel dust, wack, ozone
Severe unpredictable side effects.
Very toxic even in low doses.
Effects:
High blood pressure, lack of coordination, irregular muscle functioning, little or no pain response, loss of sensitivity, fever, nausea vomiting. Agitation, violence,
PCP Rage – uncontrollable bursts of violence and unstoppable strength

17. Type 5: Cannabis This drug is found naturally in plants
THC is the major ingredient.
Effects:
Relaxation, drowsiness, lowering if inhibitions, distorted perceptions, short term memory loss, blood shot eyes, dry throat, increased heart rate, tightness of chest, dizziness, decreased muscular coordination
Hashish: Most potent form of Cannabis
Marijuana is the cheaper, less potent form of Cannabis

18. Type 6: Inhalants
Substances that produce fumes that are sniffed to produce intoxication
Can be deadly, you never know how much drug you are actually taking in
Types:
Cleaning fluid, lacquer, model airplane glue, gasoline, nitrous oxide
Effects:
Euphoria, hallucinations, memory loss, occasional aggressiveness. Repeated exposure can increase these effects.

19. Type 7: Club Drugs
Variety of drugs used at all-night dance parties, nightclubs, and concerts.
Ecstasy: (MDMA) Stimulant and hallucinogen.
Euphoria and heightened energy and emotions.
GHB – Anabolic steroid that acts as a sedative.
Ketamine – Anesthetic
causes dreaminess and hallucinations, especially out of body experiences.
Rohypnol – sedative
intoxicaton, relaxation.

20. Type 8: Anabolic Steroids
Drugs that have 2 basic effects, promote growth of skeletal muscle and encourage development of male characteristics.
More than 100 different steroids used legally in the US
Side Effects:
Hormonal Changes, Musculoskeletal changes, Cardiovascular Changes, Liver Damage, Skin problems (ACNE), infections, Rage, Psychotic episodes

21. Other Common Drugs Marijuana Most common street drug in the US
Effects:  Heart Rate,  Appetite, lung damage, brain damage, hormonal damage,  motivation, cancer
Meth
Effects: anxiousness and nervousness, incessant talking, extreme moodiness and irritability, purposeless, repetitious behavior, such as picking at skin or pulling out hair, sleep disturbances, aggressive or violent behavior, disinterest in previously enjoyed activities; and severe depression, Dry mouth, sores in and around the mouth
Weight loss, Irritability, temper outbursts, aggression

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