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Drugs “Use and Abuse”

Drugs “Use and Abuse”. Lesson 2 Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids. “Marijuana” Mary Jane, bud, gungi, chronic, Whackatabacky , pot, weed, dube, Hooch, Stack. Marijuana-Plant whose leaves, buds and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects.

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Drugs “Use and Abuse”

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  1. Drugs“Use and Abuse” Lesson 2 Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids

  2. “Marijuana”Mary Jane, bud, gungi, chronic, Whackatabacky , pot, weed, dube, Hooch, Stack • Marijuana-Plant whose leaves, buds and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects. • Hashish, hash are stronger forms of MJ. • MJ is a mind altering drug that can lead to other serious health problems • When combined with other drugs like, cocaine, and alcohol can lead to deadly experiences

  3. MJ Facts and info • MJ contains more cancer causing chemicals than tobacco. • MJ users are 17 times more likely to try harder drugs (heroin, cocaine, meth) • THC is the psychoactive chemical in MJ, which is stored in fat cells and can be detected for up to a month after use. ---May be used medically for Glaucoma & Chemotherapy

  4. MJ--some of the many health risks • Hallucinations and paranoia • Impaired short term memory • Poor reaction times • Distorted sense of timing, sight and sound • Decreased ambition • Heart & lung damage • Weakened immune system • Increased appetite leading to weight gain • Lower sperm count in males

  5. Addiction • MJ release a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine allows one to feel intense well-being and elation. • When the MJ wears off the pleasure drops quickly. This causes a mental let-down and physical crash. This cycle makes it easy for MJ users to want to do more and more, which can lead to addiction. (Mental or Physical addiction?)

  6. Mental/Emotional Problems • MJ users begin to experience slow mental reactions and start to feel anxious and Paranoia-an irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others. • School work suffers • Problems with persons of authority

  7. Physical changes MJ users have a major risk to Reproductive organs. Males-low sperm count & low levels of testosterone. Females-Increased testosterone, (more facial & body hair, deep voice) increased risk of infertility.

  8. DUI Issues • Using MJ and driving can have similar effects as alcohol. • Poor judgment, depth perception, slow reflexes, • Insurance rate go up if caught using and driving.

  9. Inhalants • Are substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to get high and alter the mind. Inhalants go straight to the brain, killing brain cells that can never be replaced. • Aerosols, glue, spray paint, gas, and varnishes are typical • Most inhalants are depressants slowing the CNS Body effects are: staring, slurred speech, bad judgment, increased heart rate, damage to brain cells

  10. Steroids Anabolic-androgenic steroids-synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone. Anabolic-refers to muscle building Androgenic-refers to increased male characteristics Legal only with a doctors prescription

  11. Bodily side affects • Mood swings, impaired judgment, paranoia and invincibility • Steroids build muscle BUT do NOT grow/build tendons and ligaments, so when injuries occur they take longer to heal. • Taken by pill or injection. Pill forms can lead to liver damage. Injecting can lead to HIV, Hepatitis, and Viruses. • When hormone production is disrupted, males can develop breasts, a condition called gynecomastia. • Taking roids can cause pimples to pop up.

  12. Discussion Groups • Should pro athletes be allowed to use steroids? Support your opinion with quality ideas and/or facts • Should high school athletes have to under-go random drug testing?? Support your opinion with quality ideas and/or facts

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