Part Two: DRUGS Drugs: Engage Hyperlink:http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html

Drugs are either….Agonists (mimic)Antagonists (block)Reuptake inhibitorsIf a drug is used often, a

tolerance is created for the drug.

Thus you need more of the drug to feel the same effect.

If you stop using a drug you can develop withdrawal symptoms.

Drugs are either….Agonists: Mimic Reuptake inhibitors

Antagonists: Blocks Reuptake inhibitors

http://www.interactive-biology.com/1641/agonists-and-antagonists-episode-18/

Psychoactive Drug: Substance capable of altering behavior :

Stimulant: Substance that increases

activity in body and nervous systemDepressant: Substance that decreases

activity in body and nervous systemHallucinogen: Substance that alters or distorts sensory perceptions

Drugs

http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=782

Psychoactive Drug: Substance capable of altering behavior Examples include tobacco, alcohol, cannabis,

amphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine, and heroine

Drugs

http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=782

http://wps.aw.com/bc_goodenough_boh_3/104/26721/6840688.cw/content/index.html

Visit the following to see what psychoactive drugs do in your brain:

Stimulants Speed up body processes.

More powerful ones (like cocaine) give people feelings of invincibility.

The most popular stimulants are cocaine and methamphetines.  Others are nicotine, speed, and caffeine.

Stimulants

Amphetamines (Speed)

CocaineCrack“the crash”meth

Meth

Causes hand tremors, sweating, talkativeness, tinnitus, suppresses fatigue or sleepiness, increases alertness

Caffeinism: Physiological dependence on caffeineWithdrawal:

Insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite, chills, racing heart, elevated body temperature

CaffeineStimulants

Natural stimulant found mainly in tobacco

May cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, tremors

Highly AddictiveResponsible for 97% of

lung cancer deaths in men, 74% in women

Nicotine

What is in a cigarette?

DepressantsSlows down body

processes.AlcoholAnxiolytics (barbiturates

and tranquilizers)

AlcoholMore than 86 billion

dollars are spent annually on alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol is involved in 60% of ALL crimes.

Alcohol is involved in over 70% of sexually related crimes.

Is it worth the cost?

Depressants

Involved in up to 60% of all crimes.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

OpiatesHas depressive and

hallucinogenic qualities.Agonist for endorphins. Derived from poppy

plant.Morphine, heroin,

methadone and codeine.

All these drugs cross the placental barrier….teratogens.

Depressants

DepressantsOpiatesHeroin and morphine

Addition comes fast and the withdrawal symptoms are bad

http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Dangers-of-Smoking-Spice-433300995

Dangers of Spice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymiF-okrdMg&feature=related

Don't Drink and Drive

Detoxification: Withdrawal of the person from alcohol; occurs in a medical setting and is tightly controlled; often necessary before long-term treatment begins

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Worldwide self-help organization composed of recovering alcoholics; emphasizes admitting powerlessness over alcohol usage and wanting to recover.

Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

I have meet many of you with parents or family members that have problems with alcohol and sometimes you feel like there is no one out there to understand. This is not true. Al Anon is an organization dedicated to the family members of alcoholics and I recommend you visit the following website to learn more about one in your area.

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

Personal note: