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OTHER ILLICIT DRUGS…. Ms. Kelly 7 th Grade Health. What is a Drug?. Any chemical or substance, other than food, that changes the way the body works and/or that alters normal body functioning. Routes of Transmission (They Ways Drugs are Taken). Mouth (pill, liquid) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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OTHER ILLICIT DRUGS…Ms. Kelly 7th Grade Health
What is a Drug? Any chemical or substance, other than
food, that changes the way the body works and/or that alters normal body functioning
Routes of Transmission (They Ways Drugs are Taken) Mouth (pill, liquid) Nose (sniffing, snorting) Inhalation/Smoking Injection (IV needles) Drops Absorption (patches)
Are there good reasons for drug use??
ABSOLUTELY!!!LET’S NAME A
FEW…
Good Reasons for Use Treat illness Get sleep Relieve pain Prevent disease Help function normally Treat depression/anxiety Anesthetic First Aid Treat addiction Improve appearance** Lose weight**
**could be “bad” reasons, too!
What about the bad reasons?
Bad Reasons for Use Peer pressure/dares Low self-esteem Dependent Forget problems Lonely/boredom To get high To “be cool” Curiosity/new experience Parents/community members do it Advertisements Build muscle (anabolic steroids)
Drug Use, Abuse, and Misuse
ABUSEThe repetitive and willful use of a drug for another end aside from its original or prescribed intention or use
MISUSEImproper use of prescribed or non-prescribed medications
USEIngesting a drug the way it was prescribed or intended
Alternative Solutions for Bad Reasons Join a sports team or club Get a job Volunteer Talk to someone Make new friends
DEPRESSANTS
What are they? Drugs that slow down body systems
Drugs Involved… Barbituates Tranquilizers Alcohol
Barbs Ludes Downers
also known
as…
Common Route of Transmission Swallowed
Effects Calmness Slurred speech Blurred vision Impaired judgment Loss of coordination In larger doses…. blackouts, coma, or
death
Medical Uses Relieves anxiety Helps with sleep/insomnia
STIMULANTS
What are they? Drugs that cause the body systems to
speed up
Drugs Involved Nicotine Ritalin Caffeine Ecstasy (MDMA) Amphetamines Ephedrine Methamphetamines
Speed Uppers Meth Crank Chalk Ice
also known
as…
Common Routes of Transmission Swallowed Snorted Injected Smoked
Effects Increases heart rate Increases breathing rate Decreased appetite Brain damage Insomnia
Faces of Meth
Medical Uses Weight control Hyperactive children (ADD, ADHD)
COCAINE
What is it? White powder from coca plant Beige pellets of crystaline rocks in small
vials
Terms Cocaine Crack Cocaine
Coke Snow Nose candy
also known
as…
Common Routes of Transmission Snorted (inhaled) Injected Smoked
Effects Increased heart rate Increased breathing rate Increased blood pressure Runny nose, damaged cartilage Loss of appetite Heart attack Stroke
Medical Uses NONE
NARCOTICS
What are they? Drugs most commonly from the opium
poppy plant (found predominantly in Asia)
Used to relieve pain
Drugs Involved Heroin Methadone Codeine Morphine Opium Oxycontin
Horse Junk Black tar Shoots Dope
also known
as…
Common Methods of Transmission Injected Snorted Smoked Swallowed
Effects Depresses breathing center in brain Nausea, vomiting Convulsions Coma Death Unsterile needles…. HIV/AIDS
Medical Uses Pain relief Cough suppressant
MARIJUANA
What is it? The dried leaves, stems, seeds, and
flowers of the Cannibis sativa plant… HEMP
Contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… the active ingredient
Marijuana Terminology Marijuana—
leaves, stems, flowers
Hashish—resin (sap), chunks
Pot Grass Weed Reefer Mary Jane (MJ) Chronic Indian rope
also known
as…
Common Methods of Transmission Smoked Eaten
Effects Increased heart rate Increased appetite Bloodshot eyes Amotivational syndrome (“I don’t care…”) Loss of time Short-term memory loss/ Lower IQ Lack of coordination Impaired judgment
1 joint = 15 cigarettes
Medical Uses Chemotherapy AIDS Glaucoma Pain relief
HALLUCINOGENS
What are they? Drugs that distort the senses and cause
visual and/or audible hallucinations
Drugs Involved LSD Peyote PCP Psilocybin
Acid Sugar cubes Buttons Angel dust Magic
mushrooms ‘Shrooms
also known
as…
Common Methods of Transmission Swallowed Injected Smoked Licked off paper
Medical Uses NONE
Effects Super-human like feelings Distorted senses Bizarre behavior Flashbacks Visions
INHALANTS
What are they? Dangerous fumes concentrated in a bag
or on a cloth that are inhaled….. HUFFING
Drugs Involved Glue Nail polish remover Gasoline Nitrous oxide Whipped cream White out Butane Duster 2 Air fresheners
Laughing gas Whippets Poppers “Bagging” “Ragging” “Glading”
also known
as…
Method of Transmission Vapors inhaled through mouth and/or
nose
Effects Nausea Decreased heart rate Decreased breathing rate Impaired judgment Long term abuse… Sudden Sniffing
Death: Nervous system damage Suffocation Brain damage
Medical Uses NONE, BUT…. Nitrous oxide used as numbing agent
ANABOLIC STEROIDS
What are they? Drugs used to increase muscle mass and
strength Similar to the male hormone,
TESTOSTERONE
Drugs Involved Synthetic human
growth hormone Performance
enhancers Andro Creatine
HGH Roids
also known
as…
Common Methods of Transmission Swallowed Injected into muscle
Effects Violent tendencies (“Roid Rage”) Depression Heart attack Stroke Liver cancer or other liver diseases Acne Reproductive problems
In men— breast development, decreased size of testes
In women— deepened voice, growth of facial hair
Medical Uses NONE, BUT…. Corticosteroids are used for allergies,
poison ivy, and burns