Transcript Chapter 12 - Fort Hill High School

Chapter 12
Illegal Drugs
Overdose
• The taking of too much of a drug
Ketamine
• Type of club drug that causes numbness
Drug Abuse
• The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug.
Hallucinogen
• A drug that distorts perceptions
Inhalant
• A drug that is inhaled as a vapor
GHB
• Club drug used in many sexual assaults
Opiate
• A highly addictive drug derived
from the poppy plant that is used
as an anesthetic and a sedative
Stimulant
• A drug that causes alertness and
speeds up the activity of the body
Anabolic Steroids
• Man-made derivatives of
testosterone taken to build muscle
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Illegal Drugs
• Affect the brain
• Are dangerous to your health
• Can result in drug abuse or addiction
Marijuana
• People who use marijuana or hashish often
experience loss of balance and coordination
Rohypnol
• The most dangerous effect of Rohypnol on
someone is inability to remember what
happened while on the drug.
Crack and Cocaine
• Are addictive
• Can cause violent behavior
• Can be fatal
Teen Drug Use
• Steal from family members
• Withdraw from the family
• Break household or school rules
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