Transcript Drugs Power Point

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◦ Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical
substances for nonmedical purposes
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◦ The use or sale of any substance that is illegal or
other wise not permitted
Illegal Drugs
(street drugs)
• Chemical substances that people of any
age may not lawfully manufacture,
possess, buy, or sell
Prescription
Drugs
• Drugs available only by means of a
doctor’s written instructions and can be
dispensed only by a licensed pharmacist
Over-thecounter Drugs
• Drugs that you can buy without a
prescription. Can be harmful if not used
properly
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Unlike medicines, these substances are not
monitored for quality, purity, or strength
Physical Consequences
Brain, heart, lungs, and other vital organs
Contraction of Diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV
Drugs cloud reasoning and thinking, and users lose
control of their behavior
Negative effect on relationships with friends and
family members; Substance abuse is a major factor
in many crimes, suicides, and unintentional injuries
Marijuana:
a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are
usually smoked for their intoxicating effects
Also known as grass,
weed, and pot
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Hashish, or hash, is a
stronger form of marijuana
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An individual who uses marijuana is 17 times
more likely to use cocaine than one who has
never used marijuana.
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and may suffer sudden
feelings of
In males, regular use interferes with sperm
production and
Females experience an
which may result in
unwanted facial hair and can lead to infertility
Driving under the influence of marijuana can
be
Inhalants
Substances whose fumes are sniffed and
inhaled to achieve a mind-altering effect
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Solvents
Aerosols
Glues
Spray paints
Gasoline
Varnishes
Nitrous oxides
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Glassy stare
Slurred speech
Impaired judgment
Permanent nervous system and brain damage
Sudden Death by:
◦ increasing heart rate resulting in cardiac arrest
◦ suffocation
Anabolic-Androgenic
Steroids
Synthetic substances that are similar to the male
sex hormone testosterone
•Mood swings
•Impaired judgment
resulting from feelings of
invincibility
•Paranoia
•If needle injection used
the risk of diseasecausing viruses ex: HIV
The non-medical use of
steroids is illegal for
people of all ages in the
United States
4 Types
◦ Stimulants
◦ Depressants
◦ Narcotics
◦ Hallucinogens
Cocaine
Crack
Amphetamines
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
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A rapid-acting, powerful, highly addictive
stimulant that interrupts normal functioning
of the central nervous system
Effects of Cocaine Include:
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An even
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One of the
form of cocaine
drugs available
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Prescription medicines to reduce fatigue and
drowsiness and to suppress the appetite
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Easily developed tolerance can result in overdose
Twitching
Irregular heartbeat
Paranoia
Heart and blood vessel damage
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Meth can be
,
Club Drug
Another form is Crystal Meth
, and
General Effects
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Elevated heart
rate, blood
pressure and
respiratory rate
Decreased
Appetite
Alertness
Aggression
Paranoia
Depression
Irritability
Hallucinations
Delusions
Long Term Effects
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Strong
psychological
dependence
Malnutrition
Skin abscesses
Mood
disturbances
Kidney and other
tissue damage
Cardiac and
neurological
damage
Meth Mouth
Barbiturates
Tranquilizers
Rohypnol
GHB
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Drugs that tend to
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The most commonly used depressants is
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Known as
Looks like an
Rohypnol can be
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Another
A person can
The drug leaves the
on GHB
Low Doses
Higher Dosages
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Visual
Disturbances
Unconsciousness
Seizures
Severe Respiratory
Depression
Coma
Heroin
Opium
Oxycodone
Hyrocodone
An addictive drug, such as opium, that reduces
pain, alters mood and behavior, and usually
induces sleep or stupor. Natural and synthetic
narcotics are used in medicine to control pain.
2. A soothing, numbing agent or thing
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Depresses the central nervous system
Slows breathing and pulse rate
Infection of the heart lining and valves
 Liver
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Death
disease
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A narcotic prescribed to relieve pain
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OxyContin is
a timed-releases version of
Oxycodone
drinking alcohol Dangerous side
effects or death can occur when combined
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Do not take while
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It is a significant threat because
Oxycodone in the News
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A narcotic drug
 Vicodin
is one of the most
commonly abused forms
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Addictive
Short Term Effects
Long Term Effects
PCP
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Mescaline
Ketamine
LSD
Induces
Violent
behavior
Unpredictable
with reactions
Flashbacks
can occur at
anytime
causing:
• Panic
• Confusion
• Lack of
Control
Symptoms
PCP
Originally
considered
for an
anesthetic
but
discontinued
Considered
an
Hallucinogen
, stimulant,
depressant
and
anesthetic
• Hallucinations
• Disorientation
• Impaired
Coordination
• Coma
• Stupor
• Convulsions
• Decreased
Heart Rate and
Blood Pressure
• Seizures
• Death
• Overdose
• Induced
destructive
behavior
 Preoperative
 Makes
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the user
both analgesic
properties
 Has been used in
and amnesic
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Do you think that the USA should allow
Ketamine induced comas?
Why or Why not?
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The most
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Effects are
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Effects can last from
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DOI is a drug
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Often times
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Designer Drug:
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Combination
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Suppresses the need to
Ecstasy Tablets come in many different shapes,
, sizes and with many logos.
Confusion
 Depression
 Sleep Difficulties
 Anxiety
 Panic Attacks
 Jaw Clenching/ Teeth
Grinding
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 Increased heart
rate and blood
pressure
 Liver Damage
 Paranoia
 Depression
 Damage to the
brain
Loss of Muscle
Control
Rash
Fever and
Sweating
High Blood
Pressure
Loss of
Consciousness
Brain Damage
Stroke
Death
Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and
Vomiting
Numbness
Coma
Cerebral
Hemorrhages
Seizures
Mania
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A new,
◦ contains Mephedrone and MDPV
(Methylenedioxypyrovalerone)
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“Bath Salts” are so addicting that
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elevated heart rate
Hypertension
Irritability
extreme paranoia
delusions of super-human strength and invincibility
Hallucinations
Suicide
aggressive and violent behavior
possibly even murder.