1. Drugs

2. Types of Drugs Over the Counter Drugs Prescription Drugs Illegal Drugs

3. Drug Abuse Intentional and improper use or unsafe use of a drug Overdose Taking of too much of a drug which causes sickness, loss of consciousness, permanent health damage or even death

4. Why do people use them? Medical purposes Desire to experiment Desire to escape from depression/boredom Peer pressure Glamorization of drug use by media

5. Teens and Drug Use -Peer Pressure -Lack of refusal skills -Escape from reality -Curiosity -Risk Takers or Thrill Seekers * Teens have a higher risk of addiction than adults because the brain is still developing

6. Over the Counter Drugs Require no prescription to purchase Advil, Tylenol, Ibuprofen NyQuil, Dayquil

7. Prescription Drugs Drugs that require a prescribed amount by a medical professional for a medical illness/pain Amoxicillin, NorCo, Oxycodone

8. Types of Illegal Drugs Three Things in Common Affect brain function Dangerous to your health Result in drug dependence and addiction

9. Marijuana Effects Slowed thinking Difficulty paying attention Distorted sense of time and distance Giddiness Loss of short term memory Loss of balance and coordination Increased appetite Anxiety Panic attack

10. Inhalants Drugs that inhaled as vapors Glue, paint thinner, gas, felt tip markers Propane, butane and nitrous oxide Effects of Inhalants Hyper activity, loss of inhibition an dizziness Loss of coordination, difficulty speaking, fear, anxiety, depression, vomiting, headache

11. Dangers of Inhalants Damage organs Solvents may cause permanent hearing loss, bone marrow damage, liver damage, kidney damage and loss of bladder control Kill brain cells Brain damage, coma, death from suffocation Sudden Death Sudden sniff death syndrome (heart stops)

12. Club Drugs Drugs designed to resemble common illegal drugs in chemical structure and effect Ecstasy Adam, X or XTC Normally taken as pill Increased awareness, hallucinations, energy Muscle tension, teeth clenching, rapid heart rate Pass out and die from heat stroke

13. GHB (date rape drug) Clear liquid or white powder Causes euphoria, relaxation, dizziness Vomiting, memory loss, coma, death Highly addictive Combined with ecstasy leads to high risk of seizure

14. Ketamine Special K, Kit Kat or Vitamin K Hallucination, numbness, inability to move Some people hurt themselves because they cant feel pain PCP Angel dust Mild euphoria, out of body experiences Suicidal, accidental suicides, violent Can last a few hours to a few weeks

15. Other Illegal Drugs Stimulants Amphetamines Euphoria, loss of appetite, hyper activity Meth, crystal, ice Cocaine Paranoia, aggression, lack of sleep Crash at end creates addiction

16. Depressants Cause relaxation and sleepiness Rohypnol Roofies or forget pill (date rape drug) Easy to mix in drinks DXM Ingredient in cough syrup In high doses effects are similar to PCP

17.  Opiates  Heroin  Most commonly used opiate  Swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected  Creates rush that leads to dreamlike state  Most closely linked with violent crime  Infection and HIV/AIDS is likely when sharing needles  Opium  Black or dream stick  Mild pain killer, slowed heartbeat, slowed breathing  Morphine and Codeine  Mister blue or morpho  Very similar to heroin  Used for severe pain

18. Hallucinogens LSD Tablet form Absorbed through the tongue Effects are not easy to predict Some experiences can be extremely frightening Mushrooms Commonly known as Magic Mushrooms Similar effects to LSD Produce alter perceptions of sight, sound, taste and smell or touch If abuser takes wrong kind: stomach pains, vomiting and even death

19. Anabolic Steriods Synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone to promote muscle development Unique because it does not have immediate psychoactive effects Usually taken for the body not the brain

20. Effects on Males Stunted growth Aggression Paranoia Liver cancer Severe acne Shrinking of testes infertility

21. Effects on Females Severe acne Increased facial hair Deeper voice Disrupted menstrual cycle Infertility Rapid weight gain

22. Effects on the Body If teens take steroids their bones will mature too early and growth will be stunted In males it shuts down normal testosterone production (males can grow breasts)

23. Effects on Mind Aggression Roid rage (extremely irritable) Leads to violent crimes, assault and rape Withdrawl symptoms

24. A Drug Free Life Drug affects the individual Drug affects the family Pregnancy Family life Drug affects society Costly addiction Crime

25. Treatment Recovering Process of learning to live without drugs “cold turkey” “clean” 12 Step Program Intervention- confronting the abuser Relapse- return to using drugs while trying to recover

26. Refusal Skills How to say NO Say no firmly Calm and firm Buy yourself time Use the bathroom or go outside Give good Reasons Sports, family…etc

27. Assignment Prep for Test next period