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Avoiding Addictions

Avoiding Addictions. Addiction And The Dimensions Of Health. Characteristics Of College Drug Users. Why Students Don ’ t Use Drugs. Why Students Use Drugs. Often Misused Over-the-Counter Medications . Nasal Spray. Avoid Misuse of OTC Medications By:. Laxatives. Eye Drops. Sleep Aids.

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Avoiding Addictions

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  1. Avoiding Addictions

  2. Addiction And The Dimensions Of Health

  3. Characteristics Of College Drug Users

  4. Why Students Don’t Use Drugs

  5. Why Students Use Drugs

  6. Often Misused Over-the-Counter Medications

  7. Nasal Spray Avoid Misuse of OTC Medications By: Laxatives Eye Drops Sleep Aids Pain Killers Cough Syrup Avoid using for several days in a row Use fiber and exercise instead Avoid using for several days in a row Practice sleep hygiene Take only when needed Many active ingredients are ineffective

  8. Prescription Medications

  9. Prescription Drug Abuse Is Increasing Highest nonmedical use of prescription medication is among young adults age 18 to 25

  10. Prescription Drug Abuse Carries Danger

  11. Prescription Drug Abuse Carries Danger

  12. Types of Drug Abuse

  13. Causes of Drug Dependence and Abuse

  14. Cannabis Is Most Widely Abused Substance

  15. Common Names Of Club Drugs EcstasyGHBNitrites GBL Love drug hug BeansHerbal X Georgia home boy Cloud 9 Liquid Ecstasy Herbal bliss XTC GGrievous bodily harm

  16. Club Drug – Ecstasy

  17. Club Drug – GHB and GBL

  18. Club Drug – Nitrites

  19. Club Drug – Herbal Ecstasy

  20. Stimulant Drugs– Cocaine INSERT FIGURE 12.4 pg 411: Some effects of cocaine on the body. Center on page

  21. Cocaine’s Effect On The Body

  22. Stimulant Drugs– Khat INSERT FIGURE 12.4 pg 411: Some effects of cocaine on the body. Center on page

  23. Depressant Drugs - Benzodiazepines

  24. Withdrawal From Benzodiazepines

  25. Depressant Drugs - Opiods

  26. Depressant Drugs - Opiods

  27. Hallucinogens – LSD

  28. Dissociative Drugs– Ketamine

  29. Dissociative Drugs– PCP

  30. Dissociative Drugs– Salvia

  31. Inhalants – A Risk For Young People

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