Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

1. Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e Section VII: Concept 22 Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

2. Examples of Serious Health Effects from Drug Use • 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 6e

3. Financial Impact of Drug Abuse on Society Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

4. Definition of Drug • Any substance (other than food) that alters structure or function in living organisms Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

5. 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 6e

6. The Stages of Addiction • Exposure • Compulsion • Loss of control Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

7. Drug Dependency • Tolerance • Psychological dependency • Physical dependency Click for informationfrom the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Assoc. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

8. Classification of Drugs • Stimulants • Depressants • Narcotics • Hallucinogens • Cannabis • Inhalants See “On the Web” 22-1 for more information on marijuana use and issues Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

9. Stimulants • Nicotine • Caffeine • Cocaine • Amphetamines • Methamphetamine (ICE) Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

10. Depressants • Alcohol • Barbiturates • Valium Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

11. Narcotics • Opium • Heroin • Morphine Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

12. Hallucinogens • LSD • Mescaline • Psilocybin • PCP (angel dust) • Designer Drugs (XTC, MDMA) Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

13. Marijuana • Classified as a mild hallucinogenic but generally considered as a separate drug category See “On the Web” 22-2 for more information on marijuana use and issues Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

14. Inhalants • Chemical solvents • Petroleum products • Paint • Aerosols Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

15. 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% Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

16. 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 6e

17. 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 “On the Web” 22-4 for information on the concept of “gateway” drugs. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

18. Trends in Drug Use in the 1990’s Trend for increasing drug use during the 1990’s with some evidence of stability near the end of the decade. See “On the Web” 22-3 for more information on drug trends Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

19. Trends in Marijuana UseAmong High School Students Consistent pattern of declining use of drugs in HS youth in past 8-10 years Youth Risk Behavior Survey – Youth Online Database Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

20. Trends in Cocaine UseAmong High School Students Some pattern of declining cocaine use in the in HS youth since 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey – Youth Online Database Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

21. What factors are contributing to the decline in drug use and abuse among youth? Will it continue? What else needs to be done?

22. Drug Issues in Society • Increased crime results from drug use • Increased violence results from drug use • 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 “On the Web” 22-6 for detailed information on treatment options Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

23. 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 6e

24. Online Learning Center “On the Web” pages for Concept Web Resources Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

25. Supplemental Graphics Lab Information

26. 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 6e