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Catalyst 5 / 16 /14. Write down and answer the following questions on your Catalyst sheet: What makes MDMA (ecstasy) unlike other stimulants ? What are some dangers associated with it?. 10.8 Heroin. 5 / 16/ 14. Heroin. morphine. codeine. Depressant - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Catalyst 5/16/14
Write down and answer the following questions on your Catalyst sheet:
What makes MDMA (ecstasy) unlike other stimulants?
What are some dangers associated with it?
10.8 Heroin5/16/14
HeroinDepressant
Temporarily reduces physical and mental functions
In the family of drugs called opiates From the opium poppy
morphine codeine
Effects of HeroinEuphoria (intense happiness)Analgesia (pain killer)DrowsinessMouth drynessWarm flushing of skinSlowed breathingMuscle weakness
History of Heroin3400 B.C. – opium poppies grown in
Mesopotamia1800s – opium dens common in AsiaLate 1800s – heroin synthesized from
opium poppy, sold as “non-addictive” cough medicine
Present – used along with morphine for medical treatment of pain
Heroin Addicts Speakhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=kOPOK24g9Cc
Harms of HeroinHeroin is extremely addictive and extremely
harmfulMany users inject heroin directly into their
veins Sharing needles leads to infection and
transmission of bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis and HIV
Heroin withdrawal is severe Cold sweats, depression, sleeping difficulties,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Reducing the Harm of HeroinMethadone treatment programs
Methadone is a safer, less addictive substitute for heroin
Governments supply clean needles to users
Medically trained staff supervise heroin use at safe injection sites
Video: Addicted to HeroinHeroin addiction can get to people from all
walks of lifeReflect on the video and write down your
thoughts on your notes
Promise to SelfWrite a letter (5-10 sentences) promising to
never, ever use heroinStart with the following line:
I, _____________, promise to stay away from heroin for the rest of my life.
Include details as to the effects of heroin and how heroin can destroy lives
Sign your name at the bottomTurn it in at the end of class