Transcript Drugs
Drugs Chapter 16 QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. What is a DRUG??? • A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompress ed) dec ompres sor are needed to s ee this pic ture. Medical Drugs • Many drugs are used as medicine. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. Using Drugs • When using medicine, it is important to follow safe practices, such as following the directions on the bottle. QuickTi me™ and a T IFF (Uncom pressed) decom pressor are needed to see t his pict ure. Helpful Effects of Drugs • If used properly, drugs can be very valuable. Quick Time™a nd a TIFF ( Unco mpre ssed ) dec ompr esso r ar e nee ded to see this pictur e. Misusing Drugs • Misusing drugs can lead to drug abuse or even addiction. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (U ncompressed) decompressor are needed to see t his picture. Abusing Drugs • Drug abuse can quickly get out of control. • Drug abuse causes problems in every part of a person’s life by interfering with relationships and school. QuickTi me™ and a T IFF (Uncom pressed) decom pressor are needed to see t his pict ure. Types of Drugs Stimulants: Ay drug that increases the body’s activity. • Cocaine • Crack cocaine • Methamphetamine Types of Drugs Depressant: Any drug that decreases activity in the body. • Rohypnol • Alcohol Types of Drugs Marijuana: A powerful drug that affects mind and body Types of Drugs Opiates:Any drug that is produced from the milk of the opium poppy. Painkillers • Prescription • Heroine • Morphine Types of Drugs Hallucinogens: Any drug that causes a person to hallucinate • LSD, acid, blotter • Magic mushrooms, shrooms • PCP, angel dust, dust, superweed, ozone • Peyote, buttons, cactus, mescaline Types of Drugs Inhalants: Any drug that is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. • Household cleaners • Spray paint • Glues • Freon • Nitrous oxide Qui ckTime™ and a TIFF (U ncompr essed) decompressor are needed to see thi s pi cture. Types of Drugs Designer Drugs: Any drugs that is produced by making a small chemical change to a drug that already exists. • Ecstasy, X, Adam, XTC, E • GHB • K, Ketamine, special K, Kit Kat, Vitamin K QuickTi me™ and a T IFF (Uncom pressed) decom pressor are needed to see t his pict ure. Recovering from Drug Abuse • Recovering physically and psychologically from drug abuse is much harder than refusing drugs. QuickTi me™ and a T IFF (Uncom pressed) decom pressor are needed to see t his pict ure. Treatment • There are several treatment options for people who abuse drugs. QuickTi me™ and a TIFF ( Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see thi s pi ctur e.