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Presentation Package for. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness. Charles Corbin Gregory J. Welk Ruth Lindsey William R. Corbin. The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs. Definition of Drug. Any substance (other than food) that alters structure or function in living organisms.
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Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness Charles Corbin Gregory J. Welk Ruth Lindsey William R. Corbin
Definition of Drug • Any substance (other than food) that alters structure or function in living organisms Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Definitions of Drug Abuse • Using a drug as a habit • Use of a drug to an extent that it produces impairment of social, psychological or physiological functioning. Click for informationfrom the National Institute on Drug Abuse Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
The Stages of Addiction • Exposure • Compulsion • Loss of control Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Drug Dependency • Tolerance • Psychological dependency • Physical dependency Click for informationfrom the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Assoc. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Classification of Drugs • Stimulants • Depressants • Narcotics • Hallucinogens • Cannabis • Inhalants See Web22-1 for more information on marijuana use and issues Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Stimulants • Nicotine • Caffeine • Cocaine • Amphetamines • Methamphetamine (ICE) Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Depressants • Alcohol • Barbituates • Valium Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Narcotics • Opium • Heroin • Morphine Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Hallucinogens • LSD • Mescaline • Psilocybin • PCP (angel dust) • Designer Drugs (XTC, MDMA) Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Marijuana • Classified as a mild hallucinogenic but generally considered as a separate drug category See Web22-2 for more information on marijuana use and issues Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Inhalants • Chemical solvents • Petroleum products • Paint • Aerosols Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Trends in Drug Use Over Time See Web22-3 for more information on drug trends Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Rates of Drug Use on College Campuses (Data from 59,539 students) Sometime Past 30 days Marijuana 58% 32% Cocaine 12% 2% Amphetamines 14% 3% Sedatives 6% 1% Hallucinogens 10% 4% Narcotics 2% <1% Inhalants 6% 1% "Designer drugs" 4% <1% Steroids 1% 1% Web22-4 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Attitudes and Perceptions toward Drugs on Campus • 61% of students believe that the average student uses illegal drugs weekly • 84% of students indicated they would prefer NOT to have drugs at parties Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Lab 22a information Why People Use Drugs • Peer pressure • Need to belong and be accepted • Makes one "feel good" • Thrill seeking behavior • Experience new things See Web22-4 for information on the concept of “gateway” drugs. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Examples of Serious Health Effects: Drugs Responsible • Brain damage: ice, heroin, PCP, inhalants, MDMA • Convulsions/strokes: ice, cocaine, uppers • Paranoia, psychosis: designer drugs, hallucinogens • Heart and/or lung damage: PCP, marijuana • Memory impairment: marijuana • Liver and/or kidney damage:inhalants, alcohol • Miscarriage, birth defects: cocaine, heroin, LSD • Impaired immune system: narcotics, PCP Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Drug Issues in Society Click for info on financial impact • Increased crime • Increased violence What is the best solution? more education to not start? better treatment for addicted users? stricter enforcement? harder punishments for offenders? more efforts to reduce flow of illegal drugs? See Web22-6 for detailed information on treatment options Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Policies under Consideration to Reduce Drug Use in in Society • Zero tolerance laws? • Drug testing in the workplace? Click for informationfrom the Organization for a Drug Free America Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Web Resources “On the Web” • Cocaine Anonymous World Services - www.ca.org • Drug Free Resource Net - www.drugfreeamerica.org • The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - www.health.org • National Institute on Drug Abuse - www.nida.nih.gov Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Lab 22a InformationUse and Abuse of Other Drugs Return to presentation • Complete an assessment on self or a friend regarding risks for abusing drugs.(note: includes prescription and other drugs) • Based on the results, describe what you would recommend for this person. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e
Financial Impact of Drug Abuse on Society Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 5e