Transcript Commonly Abused Drugs - East Penn School District

Commonly Abused
Drugs
Mr. Breiner
10th Grade Health
Topics
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Sedative Hypnotics/ Depressants
Steroids
Stimulants
Cannabis
Narcotics
Types:
 Opium- white milky fluid from the seedpod of
the poppy plant
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Morphine- naturally occurring substance
extracted from the poppy plant
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Heroin- processed from morphine
Codeine- painkiller produced from morphine
Narcotics
Opium
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Crude opium is derived from a poppy flower pod
Extremely addictive
Smoked/illegal
Signs of use include:
Low, raspy voice, weight loss, relaxed muscles, loss of
coordination, slow, slurred speech, track marks
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Withdrawal Symptoms
Dilated pupils, insomnia, stomach ache, increased blood
pressure
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Schedule I
Narcotics
Morphine
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Can be prescribed as a painkiller
Injected, snorted, smoked, or swallowed
Causes addiction and severe withdrawal symptoms
Codeine
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Can be prescribed
Seen in cough suppressants/medicine
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Swallowed
Available in small amounts in some OTC medicines
Narcotics
Heroin (smack, junk, brother, garbage)
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No prescription use
Injected, snorted, smoked
Extremely addictive
Can cause respiratory arrest and death
Severe withdrawal symptoms
Hallucinogens
Types: LSD, PCP, MDMA, Psilocybin, Mescaline
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LSD- acid, doses, beast, Lucy, diamond- Schedule I
Most powerful hallucinogen
One once hit = 567,000 hits of fifty micrograms
Flashbacks – (phenomenon when trips starts without another
dose of the drug)
Tolerance builds quickly and once reached, further use of the
same amount will not produce effects until abstinence from
the drug occurs for 3 to 7 days
Hallucinogens
MDMA- Ecstasy- used at rave parties- Schedule I
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Tolerance builds quickly and overdose is possible
Stays in body/ detected through urine for 2 to 4 days
Warning signs include:
Presence of pacifiers, suckers, strobe lights, and candy dispensers
PCP- angel dust, dust- Schedule I
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Causes bizarre behavior, suicides, and violent criminal acts
Disassociative anesthetic
Onset of effect occurs within 2-5 minutes, peaks within 15-30
minutes, lasts for 4-6 hours
Signs of use: drunken appearance, slurred speech,
hallucinations
Physical effects
Loss of sensitivity to pain, lack of coordination, stupor or coma state
Inhalants
Examples: amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, nail
polish remover, glue, paint thinner…
No controlled substances
Inhalation causes kidney damage, brain
damage, and possible death
Produces quick high that last a few
minutes and achieve through inhaling
fumes through huffing, sniffing, or bagging
Sedative Hypnotics/ Depressants
Types: Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine,
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Schedule II
Benzodiazepine commonly known as tranquilizers
Xanax
Librium
Valium
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Can be prescribe, illegal when used without
prescription
As a result of withdrawal, may cause medical
emergency or death when heavy use is abruptly
stopped
Combing with alcohol is extremely dangerous
Sedative Hypnotics/ Depressants
Date Rape Drugs
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GHB
Rohypnol
Ketamine (hallucinogen by chemical)-animal
anesthetic
GBL
Colorless, odorless, tasteless
When slipped into a drink, cause is extreme
relaxation, feeling of intoxication, loss of short
term memory
Steroids
Types: Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids,
Corticosteroids
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Causes “roid rages”
Abuse of steroids causes:
Increase aggressiveness, cause permanent
masculination of a female, liver damage, deepened
voice, reduced sperm count, sterility, painful
urination, missed menstrual periods, increased
facial hair, increased muscle and body mass, and
premature ossification (stunted growth)
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Why do people use steroids?
Stimulants
Types: Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamines,
Methamphetamines, Caffeine, Ephedrine
Stimulants cause increased blood pressure,
breathing, increased alertness, quickened
movements, and racing heart
Used to Disguise fatigue, relieve drowsiness,
and treat hyperactive children
Amphetamine- Schedule I
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Used to be used as an OTC diet pill
No longer legally sold for this purpose
Stimulants
Methamphetamine- meth, crank, crystal meth,
crystal tea, crystal, ice, speed, chalk, glass
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Schedule II
Highly addictive
Effects similar to cocaine
Can be fatal with one use
Cocaine- a white powder extracted from the
leaves of a coca plant
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What is the difference between cocaine and crack?
Schedule II
Highly addictive
Can cause stroke, heart attack, or seizure
Stimulants
Caffeine
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Stimulant found in many sodas/ colas and
some diet pills
The intense down period following a
stimulant high is called a crash
Cannabis
Types: Marijuana, Hashish – Schedule I
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What is Hashish?
Most common used Illegal drug
400 chemicals found in smoking marijuana
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THC- active ingredient, 8-15% content in today’s
marijuana
Stays in the body for approximately 30 days
Why?
Causes euphoria, drowsiness, nausea, clammy
skin
Cannabis
Continued use causes:
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Amotivational syndrome
Trouble with law
More drugs (gateway drug)
Psychological dependence
Also has caused an increase in
emergency room visits
Raich v. Ashcroft
Resources
Lento, R.(2003) Teens & drugs: Trends, signs, &
symptoms. Allentown PA, Lehigh Valley Drug &
Alcohol Intake Unit.
Meeks, L., Heit, P., & Page, R. (2005). Health
and wellness. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/
McGraw-Hill Publishing
Povilaitis, D. & Seip, M. (2004). Health, safety,
and wellness/fitness curriculum. Emmaus High
School, PA: East Penn School District.