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Depressants

Depressants. Above the Influence: Lost. What is a depressant drug?. slows down the body Central Nervous System alcohol barbiturates benzodiazepines marijuana some inhalants . General Short Term Effects. slowed pulse and breathing slurred speech drowsiness lowered blood pressure

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Depressants

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  1. Depressants

  2. Above the Influence: Lost

  3. What is a depressant drug? • slows down the body • Central Nervous System • alcohol • barbiturates • benzodiazepines • marijuana • some inhalants

  4. General Short Term Effects • slowed pulse and breathing • slurred speech • drowsiness • lowered blood pressure • poor concentration • fatigue and confusion • impaired coordination • impaired memory • impaired judgment

  5. General Long Term Effects • addiction • chronic sleep problems • respiratory depression • respiratory arrest • death

  6. BRAINSTORM With a partner, list as many facts as you can remember about alcohol and it's effects on the body in 3 minutes

  7. Alcohol: "Booze" • anesthetic • increases risk of accidental injuries • impairs coordination • impairs judgement reasoning abilities • potential for addiction: psychological and physical

  8. Barbiturates: Amytal, Downers, Nembutal, Phenobarbital, Reds, Red birds, Red devils, Seconal, Tuninal, Yellowjackets • cause relaxation or sleepiness • person may appear drunk or intoxicated • people are prescribed for seizures or pain • 1 in 10 people who abuse or overdose on barbiturates WILL DIE from heart or lung complications

  9. Barbiturates: Symptoms of Abuse • Altered level of consciousness • Difficulty in thinking • Drowsiness or coma • Faulty judgment • Incoordination • Shallow breathing • Slowness of speech • Sluggishness • Slurred speech • Staggering Ultimately: • permanent memory loss • coma or death

  10. Benzodiazepines:Rohypnol, Roofies, Flunitrazepam, Ruffies, Roches, R-2, Valium used in medicine for treating anxiety disorders • Aggressiveness • high energy • increased disinhibition • Drowsiness • loss of memory • loss of consciousness • loss of motor control • headaches • dizziness • nightmares afterwards *withdrawal can be life threatening due to risk of seizures*

  11. Benzodiazepines: Rohypnol • Commonly known as "roofies" • 'date rape drug' • Not legally available in the US • 7-10x stronger than Valium • sedation • muscle relaxation • reduction in anxiety • Effects begin within 15-30 min • Effects last about 6 hours • Strong amnesia after drug wears off

  12. Rohypnol, a 'club drug' ? • Flagged as dangerous in club situations • White tablet that dissolves without color or taste • Now formulated as a caplet that is light green with a blue core • The manufacturer instituted this change to help identify tampered drinks at clubs. When dissolved in clear liquids the blue core will turn the clear liquid to blue. • when dissolved in darker-colored liquids, the blue dye may not be noticeable • Generic versions of Rohypnol may not contain the blue dye

  13. Date-rape drugs featured on Dateline 8:06

  14. Kelly and Becca talk about date rape drugs

  15. Recap! With a partner, compare stimulant and depressant drugs using the chart worksheet

  16. Exit Ticket Question: What category of depressants does 'Rohypnol' fall under? Journal: Do you think that the majority of teens consider alcohol a drug? Why or why not?

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