Drugs

1. Drugs

2. What can you think of? • In 5 minutes write down as many drugs as you can think of!

3. What is a drug? • A substance that changes the way the body or mind works. • Medicine- Drug used to prevent or cure illness, disease, or relieve pain. • Prescription drug- Medicine obtained only with a written order from a doctor • Over-the-counter drug- Medicine that can be purchased without a prescription.

4. Drugs • Stimulants- Speed up body’s functions. Increase heart rate and blood pressure (alert and awake) • Depressants- Slow the body’s functions. Decrease heart rate and blood pressure (relax muscles, make sleepy) • Narcotics- Slow down the nervous system and relieve pain. • Hallucinogens- Change sensation. See and hear things that are not real.

5. Drugs Cont. • Marijuana- Affects mood and short term memory. • Anabolic steroids- Increase muscle size and strength. • Inhalants- Chemicals that are breathed.

6. Legal vs. Illegal • What makes a drug legal vs. illegal? • An illegal drug is a drug for which possession, manufacture, and sale is against the law. • A controlled drug is a drug for which possession, manufacture, and sale is regulated by law.

7. How drugs enter the body • By mouth • By injection- into a muscle or blood vessel • By inhalation- mouth or nose • By absorption- through the skin or mucous membranes

8. What determines the effect of drugs • Dose- amount of drug taken at one time • Weight- The more a person weighs the greater the dose needed • Physical health- Drug has greater effect on someone with poor health • Age- A young person or older person might get an increased effect • Emotional state- Feelings can influence the drug • Use of other drugs- Having another drug in the body can change the effects of a drug

9. Definitions you need to know • Side effect- Unwanted reaction to the drug • Tolerance- Condition in which increasing amounts of the drug are needed to produce the desired effects. • Withdrawal symptom- Unpleasant reaction when a drug is no longer taken

10. Drug Abuse/Misuse • Drug abuse- Using a harmful drug on purpose • Drug misuse- harmful use of drugs that is not done on purpose • Drug dependence- Repeated drug use that harms the mind, body, and relationships (Physical and psychological) • Responsible drug use- Correct use of legal drugs to promote health • Risk factor- Something that increases the chance of a negative outcome • Protective factor- Something that increases the chance of a positive outcome

11. Risks of drug abuse • Physical Risks • Chronic disease and organ damage • Decreased energy and endurance • Weakened immune system • Injury

12. Mental Risks • ADDICTION • Depression • Inability to concentrate • Reduced ambition • Unstable mood

13. Social Risks • Social withdrawal • Stress on family and friends • Poor performance at work/school • Trouble with the law

14. Stages of addiction • Reinforcement- User has all desired results with few or no consequences. The belief is that use is fun and rewarding and cannot cause harm. • Tolerance- The body becomes used to the drug and needs greater amounts to get the desired effect. • Dependency- Signs of withdrawal begin to show. • Addiction- Severe withdrawal becomes progressively worse.

15. Rule of 5 to 15 • If someone begins using a substance after the age of 18, he or she can develop an addiction within 5 to 15 years • If someone begins using a substance between the ages of 13 and 17, he or she can develop an addiction within 5 to 15 months • If someone begins using a substance before the age of 13, he or she can develop an addiction within 5 to 15 weeks

16. Be Smart • Tamper-resistant package- Unbroken seal. Don’t use if it have been opened. • Pharmacist- Professional who distributes prescription drugs • Know what your taking, when to take it, and how much to take !!!!!!!! • Use resistance skills. SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • Get Help