Transcript Drug Absue
Common Drugs Quiz 1. What is the difference between substance abuse and illicit drug use? 2. What is the answer to question 2 in the section review? 3. What is a tolerance? 4. What are the two types of dependence? 5. List 3 consequences of drug abuse. Marijuana • Cannabis plant leaves, buds, flowers are smoked for their intoxicating effects • Mind altering effects – Releases dopamine in the brain causing a pleasure sensation – “Crash” when the drug wears off – Leads to development of dependence Health Risks of Marijuana • Hallucinations and paranoia • Impaired short term memory • Distorted sense of sight, touch, sound, time • Heart and lung damage • Weakened immunity • Increased appetite • Lowers male sperm count Inhalants • Substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to achieve mind altering effects • Kill brain cells that will never be replaced • Include glues, spray paints, gasoline and varnishes • Permanent nervous system and brain damage Steroids • Synthetic substances that are similar to the male sex hormone • Build up muscles but not tendons and ligaments – Injuries can occur • Other side effects: – Mood swings – Impaired judgment – Legal consequences Psychoactive Drugs – change the functioning of the central nervous system Four Main Groups of Psychoactive Drugs Stimulants Depressants Opiates Hallucinogens Stimulants – speed up central nervous system • Cocaine – Euphoric high followed by an emotional let down • Regular use can lead to depression, fatigue and paranoia – Cardiac and respiratory problems • Crack – Concentrated form of cocaine • Extreme addiction – Causes heart rate and blood pressure to increase • Amphetamines – Stimulants used in prescription medicines to reduce fatigue, drowsiness and to suppress appetite – Irregular heart beat, paranoia, heart and blood vessel damage • Methamphetamine – Made in makeshift labs, so it is uncertain what is in individual drugs • Made of poisons – Short term feeling of euphoria, then depression Meth Depressants – slow down nervous system • Barbiturates – Drugs that induce sleepiness – Reduce respiratory function – Used to counteract the effects of stimulants • Tranquilizers – Reduce muscle activity – Withdrawal results in shaking, coma or death • Rohypnol – Date rape drug – Victim wakes up with no recollection of what happened Narcotics – drugs from opium plant • Morphine – Blocks pain messages to the brain – Highly addictive • Heroin – Processed from morphine – Users easily develop a tolerance – Depresses the central nervous system, slows breathing and pulse rate Hallucinogens – alter moods, thoughts and senses • PCP – Effects vary greatly from user to user – Destructive behavior • LSD – Delusions, illusions, flashbacks – Convulsions, coma or death • Ecstasy – Confusion and depression – Muscle breakdown Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens Narcotics/ Opiates Drug Testing: Yes or No? • Drug abuse is shown to cause a variety of problems in society. Substance abuse costs employers $60 billion a year in decreased productivity, absenteeism and unintentional injuries. Athletes have unfairly used drugs to increase their performances. Students who use drugs are unfocused and have difficulty performing in school. • In a paragraph discuss your opinions about drug testing in athletics, schools and the workplace. Give reasons for why you feel the way you do.