Presentation on theme: "Legal and illegal drugs"— Presentation transcript:

1 Legal and illegal drugs

Chapter 17

2 Myth of Fact?Myth: Medicines from drug stores can’t harm you. Fact: Medicines can be just as dangerous as
“street drugs” if they are used inappropriately.

3 MedicinesLegal drugs that help the body fight injury, illness or diseaseOver the counterPrescriptionDrug misuse-
the improper use of medicinesDrug abuse- when a drug is intentionally use improperly or unsafely

4 The “Reward Pathway” Psychoactive drug- mood altering drug

Trigger activity along a pathway of cells in the brain (reward pathway)Dopamine is releasedCause the user to
ignore the harmful effects of the drugIntense cravings for the drug when it is not availableDull the brain’s reactions
to natural levels of dopamine therefor the user no longer feels pleasure from normal activities

6 AddictionA compulsive use of a drug, despite any cost to health, family, or social standingA disease that changes
the structure and chemistry of the brain

7 ToleranceWhen a person uses a drug repeatedly, the body may develop toleranceThe user needs increasingly
larger amounts of the drug to achieve the original effectLead to drug dependencyChemical need for the drug and
can’t function normally without it

9 WithdrawalWhen a person who is dependent on a drug and stops taking the drug they will experience
withdrawal symptomsNausea or vomitingHeadaches and dizzinessFeverDigestion problemsParanoia or
panicTremors, seizures, or death

10 Drug interactionsDrug antagonism- occurs when each drug’s effect is canceled out or reduces by the otherEx.
Smoking while taking blood pressure medicationNicotine causes high BP therefore cancels out the BP
medicationDrug synergism- occurs when drugs interact to produce effect greater than those that each drug would
produce aloneEx. Drinking alcohol with sleep medicationMay cause rapid loss of consciousness

11 Risks Hepatitis and HIV Risks to fetus and newborn Overdose Dependency
RelationshipsEducation, job, careersocietyLegal

12 Arrests per 100,000 juveniles1. How many drug arrests were made in 1990? 2. Did more juveniles arrest
increase or decrease from ? 3. What can we say about juvenile arrest rates from looking at this graph?

13 Illegal DrugsA chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or
sellStimulantSpeeds up body’s functionsDepressantSlows down body’s functionsInhalantBreathed through the
lungs, cuts off O2 to the brainDesignerChemically similar to illegal drugNarcoticPain relieverHallucinogenMakes
you see/hear things that aren’t there

14 ActivityBuilding health skills Page

Presentation on theme: "Drug Abuse Illegal drugs-substances that are against the law for people of any age to

manufacture, possess, buy or sell. Drug abuse-use of a drug for non-medical."— Presentation transcript:
1 Drug AbuseIllegal drugs-substances that are against the law for people of any age to manufacture, possess, buy
or sell.Drug abuse-use of a drug for non-medical purposes.

2 Marijuana Marijuana-drug made from the hemp plant.

Known as the “gateway” drug because it is normally the first illegal drug a teen uses.Effects of marijuanaImmediate
effectsInability to think or speak clearly.Difficulty paying attention.Loss of short-term memory.

3 Marijuana Lack of coordination, slowed reaction time.

Increased heart rate and appetite.Unusual sensitivity to sights and sounds.Sadness and fear.

4 Marijuana Long-term effects

Problems with normal body development in young users.Damage to lung tissues and the immune cells that fight
cancer.Feelings of anxiety and panic.Possible psychological dependence.Possible inability to have children.

5 Stimulants Stimulants-drugs that speed up the body’s functions.

Causes an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and provides a false sense of energy and power.As
the effects wear off the user feels exhausted and emotionally unbalanced.

6 AmphetaminesAmphetamines-strong stimulant drugs that speed up the nervous system.Usually called speed or
uppers.Can be swallowed, inhaled, smoked or injected.Physical effects include:Increased aggressivenessMental
illnessstroke

7 Amphetamines Headaches Heart attack Physical collapse Brain seizures

Irregular heartbeatdeath

8 Cocaine And Crack Cocaine-stimulant made from the coca plant.

Can be inhaled, smoked or injected.Street names include:BlowSnowcokeUser gets a brief powerful feeling and
confidence.

9 Cocaine And CrackWhen the initial effect wears off the user becomes anxious and depressed.Cocaine is highly
addictive.Dangers of use include:Heart attackDamage to the nasal membranesLung problems

10 Cocaine And Crack Crack-a concentrated form of cocaine.

User feels more energetic and alert.Followed by depression and craving more.Crack is more addictive than
cocaine.

11 DepressantsDepressants-drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions, including the heart and
breathing rates.Tranquilizers-prescription for anxiety, muscle spasms or
sleeplessness.BarbituratesHypnoticsAlcohol

12 Depressants Depressants make the user feel relaxed and less anxious.
Can impair coordination and judgment.Causes sleepiness.Can become physically and psychologically
dependent.May become depressed and moody.May cause coma or death.

13 Narcotics Narcotics-drugs that relieve pain and dull the senses

Heroin-illegalMorphine-legal but addictive.Codeine-legal but addictive.All of the above damage the liver, lungs,
kidneys and the brain.

14 HallucinogensHallucinogens-drugs that distort moods, thoughts and senses.Users become disoriented, less
sensitive to pain and violent.Phencyclidine-known as PCP or angel dustLysergic acid diethylamide-known as LSD or
acid.
15 Club DrugsClub drugs-drugs that were originally available at nightclubs or raves.Cause disorientation, nausea,
unconsciousness and death.Often used as a date rape drug.Ecstasy-known as X or MDMA.GHB-known as G or
liquid ecstasy.Rohypnol-known as a roofie.Ketamine-known as special K or vitamin K

16 InhalantsInhalants-substances whose fumes are breathed in to produce mind altering sensations.Often called
huffing.Causes nausea, mental confusion and loss of motor skills.Poisons go directly to the brain causing
permanent damage or death.GlueGasSpray paint

17 The Dangers Of Drug Use The following are the dangers of drug use:
Brain damageComaDeathHepatitisHIVInjuryPregnancy and/or STI’s