Chapter 14Drugs

Lesson 1Drug Misuse and Abuse

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drugA substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician

prescriptionmedicines

Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician

over-the-countermedicines

Taking or using medicines in a way that is not intended

drug misuse

side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended

A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it for it to be effective

tolerance

Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal

drug abuse

In this lesson, you will learn to

explain the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse.

identify the risks of drug abuse.

develop strategies for making healthful choices about taking

medicines.

Drawing Conclusions

Based on this lesson, list three different ways

drug abuse can affect your health.

Drug Use

All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.

drug A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

Types of Medicines

prescription medicines Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician

Categories of Medicines

Prescription medicinesPrescription medicines Over-the-counter medicinesOver-the-counter medicines

over-the-counter medicines Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician

Drug Misuse

Drug misuse can happen with prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.

drug misuse Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended

Drug Misuse

Using a drug without following the instructions on the labelUsing a drug without following the instructions on the label

Using a drug not prescribed for youUsing a drug not prescribed for you

Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for youAllowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you

Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribedTaking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed

Using the drug longer than advised by the doctorUsing the drug longer than advised by the doctor

What is drug misuse?

Drug Misuse

Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect.

side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended

Common Side Effects

Stomachupset

Stomachupset DrowsinessDrowsiness SleeplessnessSleeplessness HeadacheHeadache

Drug Misuse

When a physician prescribes a medicine that must be taken for a long period of time, a tolerance may develop.

tolerance A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective

Drug Abuse

drug abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal

Using illegal drugsUsing illegal drugs

Using legal drugs for non-medical reasonsUsing legal drugs for non-medical reasons

Using a medication for something other than its intended useUsing a medication for something other than its intended use

What is drug abuse?

Drug Abuse

Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.

Physical Health

sleepiness, irritability, heart failure, strokesleepiness, irritability, heart failure, stroke

Mental/Emotional Health Social Health

interference with brain functions,depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating

interference with brain functions,depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating

withdrawing from family and friends,loss of interest in school and other activities

withdrawing from family and friends,loss of interest in school and other activities

Addiction

Regulardrug use

Tolerance AddictionPhysical or

psychological need for a drug

Addiction

Drug addiction, like alcoholism, is a disease.

Treatment options exist that can help users overcome their addiction.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence.

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What I Learned

Identify Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine.

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What I Learned

Compare What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?

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Thinking Critically

Explain How does drug addiction occur?

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Thinking Critically

Hypothesize What might you say to persuade a friend not to take medicine that has not been prescribed to him or her?

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