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CHAPTERS 9 and 10

CHAPTERS 9 and 10. Medicines and Alcohol. Drug- A definition. A drug is any substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state. Types? Page 220 OTC- what is it? Types? Prescription?. Hughes in the Teacher’s Lounge after Health Class!! ;).

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CHAPTERS 9 and 10

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  1. CHAPTERS 9 and 10 Medicines and Alcohol

  2. Drug- A definition • A drug is any substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state. • Types? Page 220 • OTC- what is it? Types? • Prescription?

  3. Hughes in the Teacher’s Lounge after Health Class!! ;)

  4. Problems with Medicines • Allergic Reactions- name some • Side Effects- you hear them all the time- name some of these • Drug Interactions- mixing

  5. USING MEDICINES WISELY: • Be a part of the health team • Ask questions • Learn the facts- research • Listen to your body • Not safe suddenly stopping • Speak up and get parent assistance

  6. The Effects of Drugs • FROM THE BOOK: • “People abuse drugs that affect only the brain. No one abuses a drug because of what it does to his or her stomach, lungs, or liver.” • What do you think that means?

  7. The Path to Addiction • Discussion prompt: How do humans get addicted to drugs? What are the steps? • Does everyone get addicted? • Tolerance- larger dose for same effect • Dependence- physical / psychological • Addiction- warning signs (pg. 232) • Withdrawal- crash (reaction) and craving

  8. Chapter 10: • Well, alcohol’s bad too. • And, we’re going to see why!! • …mmmkay!!!

  9. Alcohol Affects the Body!! • Intoxication… what is it? • The physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol. • 1 drink=1 beer=1glass of wine=1 shot • Why? • Proof discussion… • 100 proof is what % of alcohol

  10. Alcohol Affects the Body!! (cont) • What are the stages of drinking? • After a few drinks: • Relaxed, more talkative, laugh more • Okay? So, what so bad about that? • People lose the ability to: • Make good decisions • Pay attention • Follow complex thoughts • Cope with difficult situations • Control “inhibitions”- define this term please…

  11. Alcohol Affects the Body!! (cont) • After a few more, people lose the ability to… • Control speech • Focus vision • Maintain coordination • Control mood • “Ten feet tall and bulletproof!” • This can lead to what types of negativity? • Discuss…

  12. Why risk the chance? Imagine having to live with this level of guilt.

  13. Just to be sure you are with me:

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