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Illicit Drugs. What is a drug? . A drug is any chemical substance that produces physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral change in the user. Heroin. Heroin is an opiate processed directly from the extracts of the opium poppy. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Illicit Drugs
What is a drug? A drug is any chemical substance
that produces physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral change in the user
Heroin
Heroin is an opiate processed directly from the extracts of the opium poppy.
Originally created to help cure people of addiction to morphine.
mimics the action of endorphins, creating a sense of well-being
intravenous injection
Heroin
Cocaine
obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. both a stimulant of the central nervous
system and an appetite suppressant a potent central nervous system stimulant initial signs of stimulation are hyperactivity,
restlessness, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and euphoria
Side effects can include twitching, paranoia, and impotence
Cocaine
Methamphetamine “meth” or “ice” enters the brain and triggers a cascading
release of norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin
Users may become obsessed or perform repetitive tasks such as cleaning, hand-washing, or assembling and disassembling objects
Withdrawal is characterized by excessive sleeping, eating and depression-like symptoms, often accompanied by anxiety and drug-craving
Methamphetamine
Crack Cocaine made popular during the early
1980s Used to be made using ether
which was extremely dangerous and often deadly
Now, “crack” is made using baking soda, or a similar “base” chemical, and ammonia
Feelings of “heaven on earth” when it is smoked and it is highly addictive
Feel effects almost instantly
Crack Cocaine
LSD A psychedelic Considered a recreational drug
and used for out-of-body meditation
Can cause long-term personality changes
“trips” very from one person to another
Some “acid” trips can be very disturbing to the taker because it causes powerful sensory and visual hallucinations
LSD
Ecstasy “MDMA” A psychedelic which gives more stimulant-like
effects than other psychedelics A club drug, used recreationally effects of MDMA include an increased
awareness of the senses, feelings of openness, euphoria, empathy, love, heightened self-awareness, feeling of mental clarity and an increased appreciation of music and movement
jaw clenching and elevated pulse, are common
Ecstasy
Opium formed from the latex released by
lacerating (or “scoring”) the immature seed pods of opium poppies
contains up to 16% morphine and is smoked by the user
Discovered in 1817 Users may experience problems
with their vision, feelings of claustrophobia and heaviness
Opium
Psilocybin Mushrooms fungi that contain the psychedelic
substances psilocybin and psilocin “Shrooms” are ground into a fine powder
and are usually ingested by putting the powder into tea and drinking it
Powerful hallucinogen that lasts 3-7 hours and the user can feel exhilarated or very distressed
Some people do not experience any effects
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Things to Consider You can’t predict the effect that a
drug can have on you—especially if it’s the first time you try it, and even if it’s a small amount or dose. Everyone's brain and body chemistry are different. Everyone's tolerance for drugs is different.
Using drugs can lead to abuse, addiction, serious health problems, and even death.
What is drug abuse?
A physical or psychological dependence on a drug
What is drug addiction?
Drug abuse is the use of a drug for any reason other than medical purposes, which results in the impaired physical, mental, emotional, or social well-being of the user.
Why do people abuse drugs?
the wish or belief that drugs can solve every problem
the pressure from friends to experiment
the enjoyment of drug effects
Legal Stuff Possession: Having controlled legal drugs
that are not obtained either directly from a doctor, or from a pharmacist using a valid prescription OR having controlled drugs which are illegal for use under any circumstance, like heroine or cocaine
Dealing: is illegally supplying or selling controlled drugs to users on a small scale
Trafficking: the illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of these drugs to dealers on a large scale.
Treatment Treatment approaches for
narcotics abusers principally include drug-free maintenance in residential or out-patient facilities.
Rehabilitation services such as career development, counseling, and job skills training are also available