Chapter 12Illegal Drugs

Objective:•Summarize the dangers of drug abuse•Describe five commonly abused drugs•State two ways to avoid drugs•Identify a treatment for drug addiction

Do Now

Please complete the marijuana Time Line on the back of your chapter 12 (green) packet. Thank you.

Marjuana Time Line

Individual Activity

•Create a short story or write at least a paragraph about the negative consequence of using drugs of abuse.

•It can be a personal experience or a true experience of someone else.

•Please be factual and no exaggerations.

Short-story about the negative consequence of using drugs of abuse

Drugs of Abuse

•May have medical purposes

•Can be highly addictive and very dangerous when abused

•Have a high risk of overdose

DRUG CATEGORIES

Opiates

Stimulants

InhalantsHallucinogens

Depressants

InhalantsInhaled as vapors.

EffectsDifficulty speaking Loss of inhibitionsDizziness or headache Loss of coordinationNausea and vomitingDepression, panic attack

ExamplesGluePaint thinnerPropaneNitrous oxide (laughing gas) Gasoline, etc.

Health problemsSudden sniffing death syndromeImpair learning and memoryKill brain cells or damage organs

StimulantsSpeed up the central nervous systemand increase energy/alertness.

EffectsLoss of appetiteEuphoriaHyperactivityIncreased heart rateElevated blood pressureIncreased breathing rate

ExamplesCaffeineNicotineMethylphenidate (Ritalin)AmphetaminesCocaine, crack, etc.

Health problemsAggressive behaviorOrgan damage and heart failureNervousness or panicLoss of awareness of realty

Depressantsslow down the central nervous system and cause relaxation/sleepiness.

EffectsLoss of inhibitionDrowsiness/reduced anxietyLoss of coordinationSlurred speechDisorientationPossible memory lossSpacey/lose muscle control

ExamplesTranquilizers (anxiety)Hypnotics (sleep disorders)Rohypnol - “Date rape drug”Dextromethorphan (DXM)

Health problemsComa or sudden death Loss or memory /consciousnessSlowed breathing/heat rate

Opiatesare used as pain relievers, anesthetics,and sedatives (induce relaxation)

EffectsEuphoriaFeelings of well-beingDrowsinessPain relief

ExamplesHeroinOpiumMorphine Codeine

Health problemsNausea/vomitingConstipationConfusionComa and death

Hallucinogensdistort perceptions and cause a personto see or hear things that are unreal

EffectsDistorted sense of visuals, auditory, body, time and spaceAltered perception of oneself/hallucinationsRelaxation/EuphoriaIncreased rapid heart beat Agitation Flashbacks after use Nausea and vomitingImpaired coordination

ExamplesLSDMushrooms

Health problemsPanic, anxiety, or paranoiaSelf-injuryChronic mental disordersPersonality and mood changesComa, seizures, or death

Club (Designer )DrugsResemble common illegal drugs inchemical structure and effect

EffectsIncreased awareness of sensesMild hallucinationsIncreased energyRelaxation, nauseaLoss of inhibitions, euphoriaLoss of gag relaxTremors, blackoutsConfusionNumbness Distortions of reality

ExamplesEcstasyGHB, KetamineRohypnol (date rape drug)PCP (angel dust)

Health problemsImpaired learning and memoryHyperthermia (overheating)Seizures , coma, slowed breathingLoss of muscle controlHeart attack, death

Marijuana-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main (psychoactive ) ingredient in marijuana -Marijuana Tax Act (1937) criminal penalties for marijuana possession/sale

EffectsEuphoria and relaxationDistortion of time and distancePanic attack, anxietyLoss of short-term memoryIncreased appetiteGiddinessDelusions

Health problemsFrequent respiratory infectionImpaired learning and memoryAmotivational Syndrome

Indoor Marijuana Grow

Anabolic SteroidsSynthetic testosterone used to promote muscle developmentHealth consequences

MalesStunted growth, baldnessAggression (roid rage)Increased cholesterolShrinking of testes, infertilityParanoia, depression, anxiety

FemaleSevere acne, deeper voiceWeight gain, facial hairBloating, liver/heart damage

Indoor Marijuana Grow

A Drug-Free LifeDrug use, abuse, or addiction affects everyone…The Individual

Destroys your dreamsDamages your bodyLeads to:

Car accidents accidental injury or deathViolence and other criminal activityUnplanned pregnancySexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs)

The FamilyLoses trust & privilegesDevelops reputationIncreases violenceHurt s others

SocietyHealthcare cost (money)Lost productivity at workAccidental injuriesSuicide CrimesDiseases

Treatment for Drug AddictionThe goal of drug treatment programs is to help the person overcome drug dependency and the reasons why drug abuse started in the first place.

RecoveringThe process of learning to live without drugs

InterventionInvolves confronting a drug user about his or her problem to stop him or her from using drugs

RelapseA return to using drugs while trying to recover from drug addiction

Saying No to DrugsPractice Saying No

Say no firmlyBuy yourself timeGive good reasons why you choose not to do drugsState the consequences that could result if you do use drugsIf necessary, say no again and include an alternate activityWalk away

Resources

Groups/agencies working to reduce drug use among teensMADD

Mothers Against Drunk DrivingSADD

Students Against Destructive DecisionsCrisis Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK)

Treatment Referral Helpline (1-800-662-HELP)

Closure/Group Activity

Design a 3 minute skit depicting a teen being pressured by his or her best friends to try any drug of choice (i.e. alcohol) for the first time at a party.

•Offer suggestions about how to cope with situations like this.•Show a danger of experimenting with drugs of abuse

Refusing Drugs Role-play

References

Friedman, D. P., Stine, C. C., & Whalen, S. (2004). Lifetime Health. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.Images: http://www.justice.gov/dea/photo_library3.html http://www.images.google.com