2. In the 1700s egyptians would use Narcotics to lessen the
pain of childbirth it is also known that narcotics were used
hundreds of years before that even the Chinese are the largest
known consumers, they smoked opium when slavery was around rich
people would use Narcotics to alter their moods In 1853 the needle
was invented which led to people being able to inject morphine for
a better effecting pain reliever Since then Narcotics have become
more advanced and are now used widely fror medicine, but also for
recreational use The history of Narcotics
3. orally- in a pill form injected- liquid injected by a needle
smoked- rolled into paper and inhaled patches- a patch put on your
skin by suppository- any other opening where it can be absorbed
into the bloodstream How the drug is used
4. Goodfellas Dope Chocolate Roxy Horse Junk Lean Street
names
5. Schedule 1- no use in medicine, are highly addictive, and
are not safe: heroin Schedule 2- highly addictive and can lead to
dependence: opium, morphine, codeine, oxycodone Schedule 3-
addiction levels are lower, but can lead to low physical dependence
or high psychological dependence- vicodin, tylenol with codeine,
buprenorphine Schedule 4- low possibilities of abuse- tramadol
Schedule 5- almost no chance of abuse, made with little amounts of
narcotics- Allefrin with codeine, dihydrocodeine Classifications of
Narcotics
6. euphoria nausea constipation constricted pupils reduced pain
harder to breath reduced heart rate coma seizures death Physical
effects of Narcotics
7. reduced anxiety happiness reduced tension Mental effects of
Narcotics
8. can cause family problems getting the drugs may cause you to
join a gang wealth decreases lower self- esteem poverty Social
effects of Narcotics
9. go to jail for anytime up to 25 years, or more if other
legal charges are held against you lose drivers license lose
professional license Legal effects of Narcotics
10. slows down the CNS communicators after using for a long
time they can cause tremors and fatigue during withdrawal due to
the CNS trying to regain contact with the body Long term effects:
tremors, permanent brain damage, as well as addiction Effects on
Nervous system
11. narcotics cannot dissolve in the bloodstream and will cause
clogging which can destroy vital tissues people who take narcotics
are twice as likely to have a heart attack than people who have not
taken them Effects on Cardiovascular system
12. nausea bloating constipation severe cramps Narcotic Bowel
Syndrome ( the nerves in your digestive system become more
sensitive causing pain) Effects on the Digestive system
13. numbing senses relieving pain inducing sleep help relieve
anxiety Medical uses
14. Since they are both depressants the CNS will slow down a
lot. When the CNS is slowed down, so are the other body systems
When taking a strong amount of both it can cause the respiratory
system to slow down so much that you stop breathing. It can also
cause you to become sedated, Often times this mixture, when using
enough of it, will result in death. Narcotics and alcohol should
never be mixed together. Narcotics mixed with alcohol
15. When you mix any narcotics with any other drugs it will
cause the effect of both to become stronger and potentially kill
you. Especially mixing Narcotics and stimulants which are exact
opposites will react in a life threatening manor. Narcotics and
other drugs
16. Narcotics are highly unsafe. They can rip apart families,
they can make you lose your job, they can make you make some pretty
bad decisions. They can also kill you. Taking narcotics puts you at
risk of death and your family at risk of grief. Narcotics should
only be used for medicinal reasons and they should never be abused.
Conclusion
18. a quiz to see what you have learned Interactive game
19. a. a type of candy b.a drug used to relieve pain c. a new
line of clothes d.a slang term for clowns What is a narcotic?
20. b.) a drug used to relieve pain The answer is...
21. a. pain relief b.seeing unicorns and rainbows c. developing
a superpower d.all the money in the world What is a symptom of
Narcotic use?
22. a.pain relief the answer is...
23. a. non- caffeinated beverages b.an intense game of monopoly
c. computer issues d.other drugs and alcohol What should you never
mix narcotics with?
24. d. other drugs and alcohol the answer is...
25. a. lala, sunshine, angel dust b.dragon, rock, candy c.
horse, chocolate, roxy d.she, he, them Street names for
Narcotics
26. c. horse, chocolate, roxy the answer is...
27. a. injected, orally, smoked, patches, suppository b.by
throwing it at other people c. by jumping on them d.by staring
intently at them How are narcotics taken?
28. a.injected, orally, smoked, patches, suppository the answer
is...
29. a. medicinal uses b.recreational uses c. both a and b
d.none of the above Narcotics are used for...
