Chapter 9, Section 1Drugs

Lifetime Health

Key TermsDrug: any substance that causes a change in

a person’s physical or psychological state.Medicine: any drug used to cure, prevent, or

treat illness or discomfort.Side Effect: any effect that is caused by a

drug and that is different from the drug’s intended effect.

Prescription: a written order from a doctor for a specific medicine.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine: any medicine that can be bought without a prescription.

What are Drugs?Substances to

change a person’s physical or psychological state.

Specific effectsMultiple effectsBroad targetNarrow treatment

Some Drugs are MedicinesUsed to…

CurePreventTreat Illness Treat discomfort

Medicinal QualitiesEffectiveness

Carries out its task.Safety

When used as directed.

Minor Side EffectsHeadacheSleepinessDiarrhea

Drugs of AbuseNo Medical Purpose

Change of moodsFeelings

Not HealthyDamage to brain

Where Do Drugs Come From?PlantsAnimalsFungiCommon Thread

Chemicals

Types of MedicineAnalgesic

Pain reliefAntihistamine

AllergiesAntacid

HeartburnAntibiotic

Kills bacteriaBronchodilator

Asthma

Types of MedicineSteroid Anti-

InflammatoryInflammation/Itch

HormoneDiabetes

StimulantADHD

Anti-anxietyPanic Attacks

Types of MedicineVaccine

Prevents InfectionsSedative

Sleepiness

Types of MedicinePrescription

Written orderMore dangerousGreater side-

effectsOTC

SaferLess side-effects

How Drugs Enter Your BodyHome Use

OrallyLiquidsTablets

How Drugs Enter Your BodyImplanted PumpsInhalationInjectionTransdermal PatchIngestionTopical Application

HomeworkRead Pages 222 – 229Page 229 Section 2 - Answer Questions 1 –

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