Drugs that are regulated by state and federal laws.

Such drugs may be declared illegal for sale or use, but may be dispensed under a physician's

prescription.

A drug that affects the brain.

A drug whose production or use is prohibited or strictly controlled via prescription.

Why is illegal drug use dangerous? dangerous /permanent

damage to brain and body become addicted major factor in suicide,

accidents and crimes risk of spreading disease

through sharing needles can result in overdose drug use leads to making

irresponsible decisions

The reasons people begin using drugs are similar to the reasons they begin to drink or smoke.

What are these reasons?

* Desire to experiment * Desire to escape depression /

boredom * Enjoyment of risky behavior

* Belief that drugs solve personal problems

* Peer pressure* Media glamorizing drug use

1. Regular drug use2. Tolerance3. Dependence4. Addiction

Drugs that lead to the use of other drugs are called what?

AlcoholMarijuana

Tobacco

What are the 3 most common ones?

All drugs, legal and illegal, are classified into different categories based on their similar effects on the mind and body.

• Depressants• Stimulants• Hallucinogens• Club/Designer • Opiates

•Drugs that slow down the central nervous system.•People using depressants may feel happy and content, as well as sleepy and relaxed. Depressants often slow down bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate, and may make it hard to speak (slurred speech) or move properly in large enough doses, in which case they may be harmful.

•Depressants are most often prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders.

•Alcohol •Barbiturates•Tranquilizers•Ambien•Rohypnol (Roofies)

• People using stimulants may feel happy and excited, and have more energy, concentration or motivation. Stimulants make it difficult to sleep and suppress your appetite.

• Drugs that speed up the central nervous system.

• Most stimulants have more side effects then other drugs.

•Caffeine•Nicotine•Cocaine •Amphetamines•Bath salts

• Hallucinogens change the way people see, hear, feel or think.

• Most common hallucinogen is LSD

• No matter what form it comes in, LSD leads the user to a same place, a serious disconnect from

reality• LSD users call an LSD experience a “trip,” usually lasting 12 hours or so. When things go wrong, which often happens, it is called a “bad trip,” another name for a living nightmare!

•Marijuana (mild)•Mushrooms•LSD•Spice/K2/Synthetic Marijuana

• Psychoactive drugs that tend to be abused by teens and young adults at bars, night clubs, and raves.

• Its’ properties and effects are similar to known hallucinogens or narcotics, but having a slightly altered chemical structure.

•Drugs that resemble common illegal drugs in chemical structure and effect.

•Ecstasy•PCP•GHB•Ketamine•Meth•LSD•Rohypnol (Roofies)

•Powerful, highly addictive drugs

• Also know as narcotics

•Used to relieve pain

•Derived from the poppy plant

• Morphine• Heroin•Oxycontin• Percoset•Vicodin/hydrocodone

Marijuana is a word used to describe the dried flowers,

seeds, and leaves of the Indian

hemp plant.

Hashish is a related form of the drug, made from

resins of the Indian hemp

plant.

The chemical in cannabis that creates

this distortion is known as THC.

The cannabis plant, from which marijuana is

derived, has over 400 different chemicals.

SHORT TERM Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up,” the user feels

sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart

attack)

LONG TERM Reduced resistance to common illnesses (

cold, bronchitis) Growth disorders Increase of abnormally structured cells in

the body Reduction of male sex hormones Rapid destruction of lung fibers and

lesions to the brain could be permanent Reduced sexual capacity Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly

Can you become dependant on marijuana?

YES, you can

build a tolerance

and a dependence

to it.

Yes, much like how

alcohol affects your driving.

Can marijuana use affect your driving? If so, how?

It can slow your reaction time and

impair your judgment.

Marijuana and School

One of the prevalent effects of marijuana is the decline in school

performance.

Marijuana and school don’t mix. Marijuana makes it

harder for users to concentrate, and slows

thinking down.

Marijuana damages the user’s memory and

things such as simple math problems become

extremely difficult.

MarijuanaMarijuana can actually be classified as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen based on the strand or potency, but for all intensive purposes, we will classify marijuana as a mild hallucinogen.

Drugs that are inhaled as vapors.

Laughing Gas

Asthma Inhaler

The 2 most common inhalants used for medical reasons are…

What type of effects might you experience from inhalants?

Hyperactivity, loss of inhibitions,

dizziness, loss of coordination, difficulty

speaking and thinking, fear, anxiety,

depression, DEATH

Ecstasy is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant

methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline.

Ecstasy (MDMA) produces feelings of increased energy,

euphoria, emotional warmth, and distortions in time, perception,

and tactile experiences

Most commonly called “molly” nowadays

Coined terminology when on the drug – “rolling”

Extremely Addictive Narcotic Extremely Addictive Narcotic

Most heroin is injected, creating additional risks for the user, who faces the danger of AIDS or

other infections on top of the pain of addiction.

Cocaine was originally developed as a painkiller

Cocaine is most often sniffed with the powder absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues.

It can also be ingested or rubbed into the gums

o To more rapidly absorb the drug into the body, abusers inject it, but this substantially increases the risk of overdose.

Crystal form of cocaine Crack is heated and smoked It is so named because it

makes a cracking or popping sound when heated

o The most potent/riskiest form in which cocaine appears

o Smoking crack allows it to reach the brain more quickly and thus brings an intense and immediate – but very short lived- high that last about 15 minutes.

White, Crystalline Drug

Develop a strong desire to continue using it because the drug creates a false

sense of happiness and well-being --A “RUSH” of confidence, hyperactiveness

and energy

most commonly used as a

CLUB DRUGCLUB DRUGtaken while partying in night clubs and at raves

A synthetic version of the male hormone

What type of effects might

this drug have on an

adolescences body and mind?

Bones will mature early, growth can be stunted, can cause sever acne,

increased cholesterol, rapid weight gain, liver damage, kidney tumors, heart disease and heart attacks.

Can cause breasts

to grow in males

Can shrink the testes

and reduce sperm count.

Feeling of paranoia,

panic attacks, depression, anxiety and

even suicidal thoughts

ROID RAGE can lead to violent behavior, crime assault and rape.

Makes abusers more irritable and aggressive.

With all the bad side effects, death

included, why do you think

people still use drugs?

What would be some alternatives to drug or substance use?