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Chapter 14 Drugs

Chapter 14 Drugs. Lesson 2 Marijuana and Other Illegal Drugs. Click for:. >> Main Menu. >> Chapter 14 Assessment. Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>. Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa. marijuana.

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Chapter 14 Drugs

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  1. Chapter 14 Drugs Lesson 2 Marijuana and OtherIllegal Drugs Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 14 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

  2. Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa • marijuana The main active chemical in marijuana • THC Partial or total loss of memory • amnesia Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones • anabolicsteroids

  3. In this lesson, you will learn to • describethe effects and risks of marijuana. • identifythe most commonly used club drugs. • explainthe reasons that teens abuse anabolic steroids. • listthe physical effects of anabolic steroids.

  4. Finding the Main Idea For each major heading in this lesson, write one sentence that states the main idea. Major Headings in this Lesson • What Is Marijuana? • What Are Marijuana’s Effects? • What Are Club Drugs? • Date Rape Drugs • Anabolic Steroids • Teens and Steroid Use

  5. What Is Marijuana? Marijuana is commonly called pot or weed. marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa

  6. What Are Marijuana’s Effects? THC alters the way the brain processes sensory information. THC The main active chemical in marijuana It is impossible to know what other harmful substances may be mixed in with marijuana.

  7. What Are Marijuana’s Effects?

  8. What Are Marijuana’s Effects?

  9. What Are Marijuana’s Effects?

  10. What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Each year more than 12,000 people seek treatment for addiction to marijuana Developing a tolerance often leads to physical dependency Frequent users can develop a tolerance

  11. What Are Club Drugs? Club drugs take their names from dance clubs or raves where they are often used. Some people falsely believe that club drugs are safe to use.

  12. What Are Club Drugs? The harmful effects of club drugs include: • Hallucinations • Paranoia • Amnesia amnesia Partial or total loss of memory When club drugs are mixed with alcohol, the effects of both substances are increased.

  13. Ecstasy The scientific name for ecstasy is MDMA. Ecstasy speeds up the central nervous system, making a person feel very alert, or “hyper.”

  14. Ecstasy

  15. Date Rape Drugs Rohypnol, commonly called roofie, is a club drug that works by suppressing the central nervous system. Characteristics of Rohypnol Odorless Easily slipped into a person’s drink Colorless The unwilling user is unaware of what is happening Has no taste Causes amnesia

  16. Date Rape Drugs GBH is a depressant of the central nervous system. Until 1992, GBH was available as an over-the-counter drug used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and decrease fat.

  17. Date Rape Drugs Ketamine, sometimes called Special K, is an anesthetic used in medical procedures for humans and animals. A small amount of Ketamine produces hallucinations, memory loss, and even respiratory failure.

  18. Anabolic Steroids Physicians sometimes prescribe anabolic steroids to treat growth problems, lung diseases, and skin conditions. anabolic steroids Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones Steroids are most often abused by people who want to enhance their athletic abilities.

  19. Anabolic Steroids

  20. In NIDA’s 2004 Monitoring the Future study, 3.4% of high school seniors reported using steroids at least once. Source: NIDA Infofacts: High School and Youth Trends. Anabolic Steroids

  21. Teens and Steroid Use • Steroid use can have a negative effect on your appearance. • Steroid use can cause a person to become angry or violent. • Steroid use can cause a hormonal imbalance, which can interfere with the normal development of teens.

  22. Lesson 2 Review What I Learned VocabularyWhat is THC?

  23. Lesson 2 Review What I Learned RecallWhat are health risks associated with using anabolic steroids?

  24. Lesson 2 Review What I Learned ExplainWhat are two long-term effects of marijuana use?

  25. Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeWhy do you think steroid abuse is a concern in competitive sports?

  26. Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically HypothesizeWhat might happen to a person who unknowingly ingests Rohypnol while at a club?

  27. End of Chapter 14 Drugs Lesson 2 Marijuana and OtherIllegal Drugs Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 14 Assessment

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