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DRUGS
SSR Textbook pages 436-439
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
-MYTH OR FACT?
Rx drugs provide a medically safe high
-Myth, Rx drugs are EXTREMELY dangerous to physical,
mental, emotional, & social health.
1 in 5 teens report abusing Rx drugs
-Fact, 19% or 4.5 million abused Rx that were not
prescribed to them.
Teens use Rx drugs only to get high
-Myth, teens use Rx drugs to relieve pain, sleep better,
experiment, help with concentration & alertness
Rx drugs are safer than street drugs
-MYTH! Teens believe Rx drugs are responsible,
controlled or safe…it is completely wrong.
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RX DRUG ABUSE
-MYTH OR FACT?
Teens are not pressured to used Rx drugs like street drugs
-Myth, 1/3 of teens they say they feel pressure to abuse
Rx drugs.
There’s nothing wrong with using a Rx drug once in a while
-Myth, they can cause serious health issues and even
death with 1 use.
Rx Pain Relievers are not addictive like street drugs
-Myth, Rx drugs are as physiologically and psychologically
addictive as many street drugs
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RX DRUGS
Teens are turning away from street drugs & using Rx drugs to get high.
New users Rx drugs have caught up with new users
of Marijuana
Next to Marijuana, the most common illegal drugs teens are using to get high are Rx medications
Teens are abusing Rx drugs because they believe the myth that these drugs provide a medically safe
high
The majority of teens get Rx drugs easily and for Free, often from friends or relatives .
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RX DRUGS
Girls are more likely than boys to intentionally abuse Rx drugs to get high
Pain relievers such as OxyContin and Vicodin are the most commonly abused Rx drugs by teens
Adolescents are more likely than young adults to become dependent on Rx medication.
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WHAT ARE DRUGS?
A drug is an often illegal and
sometimes addictive substance that
causes changes in behavior and
perception and is taken for it’s
effects.
CATEGORIES OF DRUGS
Stimulants-Increase
Activity of CNS
 Nicotine
 Tobacco
 Methamphetamines
 Cocaine
 Caffeine
Depressants-Decrease
Activity of the CNS
 Alcohol
 Tranquilizers
 Barbiturates
CATEGORIES OF DRUGS
Hallucinogens-Distort
Reality
Inhalants-Produce
Unpredictable Effects
 Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
(LSD)
 Phencyclidine (PCP)
 Whippets
 Solvents
 Paints
 Sprays
 Fuels
DRUGS THAT IMPACT THE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
A. Stimulants- Increase activity of CNS
-Caffeine
-Amphetamines
-Methamphetamines (ice)
-Cocaine
B. Depressants- Decrease activity of the
CNS
-Barbiturates
-Tranquilizers
- Alcohol
C. HALLUCINOGENS
- DISTORT REALITY
- LSD
- Designer drugs
- PCP
-Cannabis
D. NARCOTICS- RELIEVE PAIN
AND INDUCE SLEEP
-Natural narcotics
-Synthetic narcotic
E. Inhalants -Produce
unpredictable effects
F. MARIJUANA- CLASSIFICATION
DEPENDS ON USER
-3rd most popular recreational/illicit drug
-Acts like hallucinogen in large doses
- Effects include: distortion of time, increase
appetite and thirst, dilation of blood vessels in
the eyes, short term memory loss, muscle
weakness.
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS-
alter the user's feelings, behaviors,
perceptions and mood. This
includes stimulants, depressants,
hallucinogens, opiates, inhalants.
Medicine- heal unhealthy tissue,
ease pain, prevent illness,
diagnose health conditions.
PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE- BODY
CELLS BECOME RELIANT ON THE
DRUG.
Withdraw causes physical symptoms, sometimes life
threatening.
Tolerance- increased amount of the drug is required to
produce the same effect.
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE"THINK" THEY NEED THE DRUG
CAUSES
NO physical symptoms.
Drug Misuse- Inappropriate use of legal drugs intended to be
medications
Abuse- use of illicit drugs, or use of legal drugs in ways
that are detrimental to health and well being.
MARIJUANA
A “GATEWAY” Drug
Classification depends on userActs like a Hallucinogen in large doses
Also classified as a Narcotic
Could also be argued as a depressant (CNS)
HOW IT WORKS…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsJzCdFlpyQ
SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Delayed reaction time
Decreased coordination
Increased amounts of
phlegm
Burning/ stinging of throat
Impaired thinking
Increases heart rate
Increase blood pressure
LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Interference with reproductive hormones
Decrease sperm count and mobility
Adverse effects on memory and learning
Reduce intellectual level
Brain Damage
Increase risk for heart disease
ORGANS/GLANDS AND SYSTEMS
EFFECTED
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Stomach
Pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Testes
CNS
Immune System
Reproductive System
Endocrine System
Circulatory System
IS MARIJUANA ADDICTIVE???
YES
People who use more than once a week are at significant
risk for addiction
56% of people being treated for this addiction began by
age 14
92% began by age 18
WHO IS MOST AT RISK???
Majority of marijuana addicts are…
Male 76%
White 57%
Under age of 20 years old 46%
WHAT ARE THEY?
Inhalants are legal substances that can be sniffed or huffed to give the user an
immediate head rush or high.
Inhalants can cause a number of physical and emotional problems, and even one
time use can result in death.
COMMONLY ABUSED PRODUCTS
Adhesives:
Model airplane glue, rubber cement, household glue.
Aerosols:
Spray paint, hair spray, air freshener, deodorant, fabric
protector.
Anesthetics:
Nitrous oxide, ether, chloroform.
Cleaning agents:
Dry cleaning fluid, spot remover, degreaser.
Food products:
Vegetable cooking spray, "whippets" (nitrous oxide).
Gases:
Nitrous oxide, butane, propane, helium.
Solvents and gases:
Nail polish remover, paint thinner, typing correction fluid
and thinner, toxic markers, pure toluene, toluol, cigar
lighter fluid, gasoline.
FACTS
Most common among 12 to
16 year olds
Common Street Names
 Glue, Whipped Cream, Poppers,
Rush
Studies show that
approximately 1 in 3
children experiment with
inhalants
EFFECTS
Vapors can produce similar effects as alcohol.
Causes drunken behavior, hallucinations, stomach cramps, rashes around nose and
mouth, inflamed eyes, light headedness, dizziness, sickness, drowsiness.
SYMPTOMS
Dilated Pupils
Blisters or rash around nose or mouth
Chronic cough
Nausea
Headaches
Disorientation
Chemical odor on breath
ONE TIME USE
One time use can put you at risk for:
 Sudden death
 Suffocation
 Visual hallucinations and severe mood swings
 Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet
PROLONGED USE
Prolonged use can result in:
 Headaches, muscle weakness, abdominal pain
 Decrease or loss of sense of smell
 Nausea and nose bleeds
 Violent behaviors
 Irregular heartbeat
 Liver, lung, kidney impairment
 Irreversible brain damage
 Nervous system damage
 Leukemia
These are just some of the things I found in my house that could
be used as inhalants. Inhalants can be many things, especially
household products. Because they are cheap, easily accessible,
and easy to hide they are very common among young people.
Any one of these products could kill you.
DRUGS
SSR Textbook pages 440-442
WHAT ARE HALLUCINOGENS ?
Hallucinogens are drugs that
affect a persons perceptions,
sensations, thinking, selfawareness, and emotions. Some
are LSD, Ecstasy, PCP…….etc.
THE RISKS OF HALLUCINOGENS ARE:
Death can result from convulsions, poisonous
dose levels, bizarre accidents and murder,
suicide, and driving under the influence.
Unborn children of mothers who take
hallucinogens may be aborted, born with
abnormalities, or experience delayed
development.
LONG TERM EFFECTS
Fatal kidney and lung disorders
Possible brain damage
Depression
Hallucinations
Disorganized lifestyle
Permanent psychological problems
Violent and aggressive behavior
Weight loss
Insomnia
Death
Liver damage
Stroke
Malnutrition
34% of college and university officials reported
that hallucinogen use, particularly of LSD and
psilocybin, is increasing on their campuses
In 2012, 6 percent of adults over 26 years old
reported that they had used hallucinogens at
least once.
ECSTASY
WHAT IS IT?
It is a synthetic drug
that has
hallucinogenic
properties, it is a
stimulant that
change brain
chemistry.
HOW IS IT USED?
It is swallowed in pill form, it is taken at “raves”and
clubs. To keep dancing and for mood
enhancements.
RISKS
It can make people tired and depressed often for days
Heavy and regular use had been linked to liver and kidney problems
It may cause short term memory loss.
It can kill you !!
STREET NAMES
X, E, XTC, MDMA, Disco Biscuit, Go, Adam, Hug Drug,
Love Drug, Lover’s Speed, Clarity, and Speed
DATE RAPE DRUGS
Date Rape Drugs are any drug that can affect judgment
and behavior and can put a person at risk for
unwanted or risky sexual activity.
 Rohypnol- Felt within 30 mins/last 5-6 hours
 Ketamine- Animal tranquilizer; causes memory
problems
 GHB- Felt in 15 mins/ lasts 3-4 hours
 Alcohol
FORM OF DATE RAPE DRUGS
Rohypnol White pill that dissolves clear (newer
ones turn drink bright blue) Pill may
also be ground up.
GHB May come in a powder, liquid or pill.
Odorless and colorless, with minimal
taste.
Ketamine Comes as a liquid or a white powder.
HOW DATE RAPE DRUGS ARE USED
Slipped into drinks at parties
 Odorless, Colorless, Minimal Taste
 Open drinks
 More trusting when under the
influence
 Easier to take advantage of
 Harder to detect who did it
DATE RAPE DRUGS
Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Memory Loss
Confusion
Seizures
Convulsions
Coma
Death
DRUGS
SSR Textbook pages 444-450
CRYSTAL-METH
Stimulant (produced in a lab)
Version of Methamphetamine
 When it is in its crystalline form
It may be
 Ingested
 Smoked
 Snorted
 Injected
 Inserted into anus or urethra
SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Euphoria (false sense of
well being)
Rapid/Irregular Heart Rate
Anxiety
Insomnia
Mood Swings
Overdose (OD)
Convulsions
Panic
Hallucinations
Increased Blood Pressure
 Coma
 Death
LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Brain damage
Increased tolerance
Speech disturbances
Difficulty turning thoughts
into words
Decreased resistance to
illness and infection
Malnutrition
Acne-itchy skin sores
Brittle hair
HIV/AIDS by injection
Nerve damage
Mental problems
Stroke
CRYSTAL-METH
Although many other drugs
have many long/short
term side effects, Crystal
meth seems to be the best
visual example
WHAT’S IN IT???
Lye: dissolves road kill
Ammonia: fertilizer
Iodine: toxic in large amounts
Drano
Brake Fluid
Butane: lighter fluid
Hydrochloric Acid: highly corrosive rust
remover
Ether: highly flammable anesthetic (3rd
world countries use this for surgery)
WHERE IS IT PRODUCED?
Houses
Apartments
Mobile homes
Trunk of cars
Explosions may occur.
Meth labs dangers
•Liquid toxins
•Burns
•Toxic fumes
•Respiratory problems
•Skin and eye irritation
•Headaches
•Nausea
•Dizziness
8TH YEAR-MOST HER TEETH WERE GONE
10TH YEAR-VIRTUALLY BLIND
METH TEETH
Symptoms
 Dry Mouth
 Tooth Decay
 Cracked Teeth
 Gum Disease
YUCK!!
http://www.mappsd.org/Meth%20Mouth%20Photo
%20Gallery.htm
http://www.stopmethaddiction.com/Meth_Teeth.ht
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SALVIA
Hallucinogen
Very popular with high school and
college students
Also known as
 Magic Mint
 Sally D
Can be
 Smoked
 Ingested
 Chewed
 Vaporized and Inhaled
 Crushed and mixed into drinks
SIDE EFFECTS OF SALVIA…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcSn0
eLb9Vs
SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS
psychedelic-like changes in
 visual perception
 mood
 body sensations
emotional swings
feelings of detachment
highly modified perception of external reality and the self,
which leads to a decreased ability to interact with one's
surroundings
SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness
Nausea
Lack of coordination
Slurred speech and awkward sentence patterns
Decreased heart rate
Chills
LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS
Unknown…
little scientific or medical data
What effect salvia may have on current user's health in
the near or distant future is an issue to be concerned
about.