DrugsBy: Mr. Lopez and Mr. Guzzarde

What is a drug

• Drug – is a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

Over the counter – Drugs that can be found of the shelves of local pharmacy or grocery stores.

Prescription drugs – drugs that can be legally obtained with doctors permission

Understand what CATAGORIES of drugs exist

What effects do the drugs have on our body

What is brain damage?

Objective

Types of Drugs

Stimulants Depressants Marijuana Hallucinogens Inhalents

Steroids

Stimulants

• Stimulants – drug that speeds up the body's functions• Amphetamines - “speed, crystal meth” • Caffeine• Cocaine- “snow, blow, coke”

Depressants

• Depressant - Drugs that slow down the body’s function and reactions, including heart and breathing rates• Tranquilizers and barbiturates – sometimes prescribed by doctor’s to help

treat anxiety• Alcohol• Valium• Xanax• Prozac

Marijuana

• Affects people differently – could cause effects of stimulant/depressant• “Weed”• “Bud”• “Pot”• Over time can cause the same long term effects as tobacco, especially

lung damage

Hallucinogens and/or Club Drugs

• Club Drugs – Illegal drugs that are found mostly in night-clubs and raves• Hallucinogens – Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses.• Often made in home laboratories – Never know what’s inside• “X”• “Molly”• “Roofies” – Date rape drug

Narcotics

• Narcotics – Drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses.• Morphine• Codeine• Heroin

Inhalants

• Inhalant – the vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a “high.”• Household products with chemicals in them• Cleaning supplies• Paint• Can cause permanent damage or even death due to chemical

interactions in her brain

Steroids

• Steroid – A drug that contains unnatural forms of human growth hormones• Mostly include testosterone to increase muscle growth• Because steroids include “replicated” versions of testosterone, there

can be negative side effects due to an imbalance in testosterone level• Breast development, decrease in size of testicles, decreased sperm

levels, become infertile or impotent, acne, hair loss, deepened voice, extreme moods swings, heart issues, etc.

Journal Questions

1. What parts of the video stood out most to you? Why? How do you think this video will effect you decision making in the future.

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