Chapter 9, Section 1
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Lifetime Health
Chapter 9, Section 1
Drugs
Key Terms
Drug: any substance that causes a change in a person’s
physical or psychological state.
Medicine: any drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illness or
discomfort.
Side Effect: any effect that is caused by a drug and that is
different from the drug’s intended effect.
Prescription: a written order from a doctor for a specific
medicine.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine: any medicine that can
be bought without a prescription.
What are Drugs?
Substances to change a
person’s physical or
psychological state.
Specific effects
Multiple effects
Broad target
Narrow treatment
Some Drugs are Medicines
Used to…
Cure
Prevent
Treat Illness
Treat discomfort
Medicinal Qualities
Effectiveness
Carries out its task.
Safety
When used as directed.
Minor Side Effects
Headache
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Drugs of Abuse
No Medical Purpose
Change of moods
Feelings
Not Healthy
Damage to brain
Where Do Drugs Come From?
Plants
Animals
Fungi
Common Thread
Chemicals
Types of Medicine
Analgesic
Pain relief
Antihistamine
Allergies
Antacid
Heartburn
Antibiotic
Kills bacteria
Bronchodilator
Asthma
Types of Medicine
Steroid Anti-Inflammatory
Inflammation/Itch
Hormone
Diabetes
Stimulant
ADHD
Anti-anxiety
Panic Attacks
Types of Medicine
Vaccine
Prevents Infections
Sedative
Sleepiness
Types of Medicine
Prescription
Written order
More dangerous
Greater side-effects
OTC
Safer
Less side-effects
How Drugs Enter Your Body
Home Use
Orally
Liquids
Tablets
How Drugs Enter Your Body
Implanted Pumps
Inhalation
Injection
Transdermal Patch
Ingestion
Topical Application
Homework
Read Pages 222 – 229
Page 229 Section 2 - Answer Questions 1 – 9
Page 236 Section 2 Review - Answer Questions 10, 11, & 13
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