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Illegal Drugs
An illegal drug is a chemical substance
that people of any age may not
lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or
sell.
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Drug Misuse
The improper use of medicines—either prescription or over-thecounter drugs—is called drug misuse.
Examples of drug misuse include
• Taking more than the prescribed amount of a drug
• Not taking a drug for the correct period of time
Drug Abuse and the Brain
A mood-altering drug, also called a psychoactive drug, is
a chemical that affects brain activity.
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• The compulsive use of a drug, despite any cost to
health, family, or social standing.
• Addiction is a disease that changes the structure
and chemistry of the brain.
Withdrawal
• If a person who is dependent on a psychoactive drug stops
taking the drug, that person will experience withdrawal
symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms include
nausea or vomiting
headaches or dizziness
fever
digestion problems
paranoia or panic
tremors, seizures, or death
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Impurities
• Many illegal drugs are contaminated with chemicals
that may themselves be harmful or cause dangerous
drug interactions.
• Illegal drugs may vary widely from batch to batch in the
concentration of psychoactive chemicals they contain.
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Other Health Risks
Hepatitis and HIV If drug users share needles to
inject drugs, contaminated blood left in the needle can
carry disease-causing viruses from user to user.
Risks to Fetus and Newborn Drug abuse by a
pregnant woman places her baby at risk for a broad
range of developmental problems.
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Legal Risks
• Penalties for individuals who produce, possess,
transport, or sell illegal drugs include long prison terms
and heavy fines.
• A criminal record makes it difficult to get a job or to be
admitted into schools and the military.
• Many drug abusers commit other crimes to support
their drug addiction.
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Effects on Family and Friends
A drug abuser may:
• have unpredictable mood swings
• become violent
• withdraw from relationships and responsibilities
The interests and activities that helped bind the person with family and friends
may no longer exist.
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Costs to Society
• The United States government has spent billions of dollars in
efforts to stop illegal drug manufacturing and sales.
• Significant financial resources go toward drug abuse
prevention
education
treatment
rehabilitation programs
• The cost of incarcerating thousands of people for
drug-related crimes
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A Gateway to Other Drugs
Marijuana use is often a gateway to using other “harder” drugs, such as
cocaine.
As marijuana users build up tolerance, they may seek out other drugs to
experience the “high” they first got from marijuana.
Other gateway drugs: Alcohol, Smoking, and Inhalants
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Acknowledge the Problem
Many abusers deny their behavior; others deny the underlying problems
that led them to drug abuse.
Signs of Possible Drug Abuse
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Explore Treatment Options
Treatment options for drug abusers include
• detoxification
• therapeutic communities
• supervised medication
Programs exist for family members trying to understand their loved one’s
drug problem.
Some drug treatment programs are available at little or no cost.
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Group Assignment
1.
Drug Free Propaganda Poster- Needs a general quote and have the
ability to catch ones eye
2.
The completion of each question for your designated illegal drug
What topic does your drug fall under and what is its definition (Narcotic,
Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen, Cannabis, or Inhalant)?
What are the short-term side effects of your illegal drug?
What are the long-term side effects of your illegal drug?
What can you do if your being asked to do drugs?
Who can you talk to if you or you know someone you know is having
trouble with drugs?
What are 3 alternatives to drug use
Extra Credit: Make a song or poem on the importance of not doing drugs
Showcase Your Talents!
Jobs Needed:
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Researcher
Artist
Scribe
Presenter
Possible song or poem creator
**Each person’s name and job must be on the
paper that answers the 6 questions**