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Chapter 14 Drugs Lesson 1 Drug Misuse and Abuse Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 14 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >> drug A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind prescription medicines Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician over-the-counter Medicines that are safe enough to be taken medicines without a written order from a physician drug misuse Taking or using medicines in a way that is not intended side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended tolerance A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it for it to be effective drug abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal In this lesson, you will learn to explain the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse. identify the risks of drug abuse. develop strategies for making healthful choices about taking medicines. Drawing Conclusions Based on this lesson, list three different ways drug abuse can affect your health. Drug Use All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines. drug A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind Types of Medicines Categories of Medicines Prescription medicines Over-the-counter medicines prescription medicines Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician over-the-counter medicines Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician Drug Misuse Drug misuse can happen with prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines. drug misuse Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended Drug Misuse What is drug misuse? Using a drug without following the instructions on the label Using a drug not prescribed for you Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed Using the drug longer than advised by the doctor Drug Misuse Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect. side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended Common Side Effects Stomach upset Drowsiness Sleeplessness Headache Drug Misuse When a physician prescribes a medicine that must be taken for a long period of time, a tolerance may develop. tolerance A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective Drug Abuse What is drug abuse? Using illegal drugs Using legal drugs for non-medical reasons Using a medication for something other than its intended use drug abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal Drug Abuse sleepiness, irritability, heart failure, stroke Physical Health Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle. Mental/Emotional Health interference with brain functions, depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating Social Health withdrawing from family and friends, loss of interest in school and other activities Addiction Regular drug use Tolerance Addiction Physical or psychological need for a drug Addiction Drug addiction, like alcoholism, is a disease. Treatment options exist that can help users overcome their addiction. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Identify Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Compare What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse? Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Explain How does drug addiction occur? Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Hypothesize What might you say to persuade a friend not to take medicine that has not been prescribed to him or her? End of Chapter 14 Drugs Lesson 1 Drug Misuse and Abuse Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 14 Assessment