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Drugs

Drugs. Chapter 16. What is a DRUG???. A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state. Medical Drugs. Many drugs are used as medicine. Using Drugs.

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Drugs

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  1. Drugs Chapter 16

  2. What is a DRUG??? • A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state.

  3. Medical Drugs • Many drugs are used as medicine.

  4. Using Drugs • When using medicine, it is important to follow safe practices, such as following the directions on the bottle.

  5. Helpful Effects of Drugs • If used properly, drugs can be very valuable.

  6. Misusing Drugs • Misusing drugs can lead to drug abuse or even addiction.

  7. Abusing Drugs • Drug abuse can quickly get out of control. • Drug abuse causes problems in every part of a person’s life by interfering with relationships and school.

  8. Types of Drugs Stimulants: Any drug that increases the body’s activity. • Cocaine • Crack cocaine • Methamphetamine

  9. Types of Drugs Depressant: Any drug that decreases activity in the body. • Rohypnol • Alcohol

  10. Types of Drugs Marijuana: A powerful drug that affects mind and body

  11. Types of Drugs Opiates:Any drug that is produced from the milk of the opium poppy. Painkillers • Prescription • Heroin • Morphine

  12. Types of Drugs Hallucinogens: Any drug that causes a person to hallucinate • LSD, acid, blotter • Magic mushrooms, shrooms • PCP, angel dust, dust, superweed, ozone • Peyote, buttons, cactus, mescaline

  13. Types of Drugs Inhalants: Any drug that is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. • Household cleaners • Spray paint • Glues • Freon • Nitrous oxide

  14. Types of Drugs Designer Drugs: Any drugs that is produced by making a small chemical change to a drug that already exists. • Ecstasy, X, Adam, XTC, E • GHB • K, Ketamine, special K, Kit Kat, Vitamin K

  15. Recovering from Drug Abuse • Recovering physically and psychologically from drug abuse is much harder than refusing drugs.

  16. Treatment • There are several treatment options for people who abuse drugs.

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