OTHER ILLICIT DRUGS…Ms. Kelly 7th Grade Health

JOURNAL: Let’s talk about drugs… What is a drug? How might drugs affect your physical,

mental, and social health? Why do people choose to use drugs? (Is

it a choice? Why or why not?) Are all drugs bad for you? Explain. List as many types of drugs that you

know about or have ever heard of…

What is a Drug? Any chemical or substance, other than

food, that changes the way the body works and/or that alters normal body functioning

Routes of Transmission (They Ways Drugs are Taken) Mouth (pill, liquid) Nose (sniffing, snorting) Inhalation/Smoking Injection (IV needles) Drops Absorption (patches)

JOURNAL: Share a time when you or someone you

know (or someone you read about read about in an article, saw in a movie, on TV, etc.) used a drug (with or without a prescription). Discuss the scope of the situation and the effects this drug had on the individual who used it. Consider physical, mental, and/or social consequences.

Are there good reasons for drug use??

ABSOLUTELY!!!LET’S NAME A

FEW…

Good Reasons for Use Treat illness Get sleep Relieve pain Prevent disease Help function normally Treat depression/anxiety Anesthetic First Aid Treat addiction Improve appearance** Lose weight**

**could be “bad” reasons, too!

What about the bad reasons?

Bad Reasons for Use Peer pressure/dares Low self-esteem Dependent Forget problems Lonely/boredom To get high To “be cool” Curiosity/new experience Parents/community members do it Advertisements Build muscle (anabolic steroids)

Drug Use, Abuse, and Misuse

ABUSEThe intentional, repetitive and willful use of a drug for another end aside from its original or prescribed intention or use

MISUSEImproper, unintentional use of prescribed or non-prescribed medications

USEIngesting a drug the way it was prescribed or intended

Journal: What are alternative things someone

can engage in to get the effects they desire from drug use/abuse?

Alternative Solutions for Bad Reasons Join a sports team or club Get a job Volunteer Talk to someone Make new friends

JOURNAL:

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why??

JOURNAL: If you had to describe yourself as a

color, which would you choose, why?

DEPRESSANTS

What are they? Drugs that slow down body systems

Drugs Involved… Barbituates Tranquilizers Alcohol

Barbs Ludes Downers

also known

as…

Common Route of Transmission Swallowed

Effects Calmness Slurred speech Blurred vision Impaired judgment Loss of coordination In larger doses…. blackouts, coma, or

death

Medical Uses Relieves anxiety Helps with sleep/insomnia

STIMULANTS

What are they? Drugs that cause the body systems to

speed up

Drugs Involved Nicotine Ritalin Caffeine Ecstasy (MDMA) Amphetamines Ephedrine Methamphetamines

Speed Uppers Meth Crank Chalk Ice

also known

as…

Common Routes of Transmission Swallowed Snorted Injected Smoked

Effects Increases heart rate Increases breathing rate Decreased appetite Brain damage Insomnia

Faces of Meth

Medical Uses Weight control Hyperactive children (ADD, ADHD)

COCAINE

What is it? White powder from coca plant Beige pellets of crystaline rocks in small

vials

Terms Cocaine Crack Cocaine

Coke Snow Nose candy

also known

as…

Common Routes of Transmission Snorted (inhaled) Injected Smoked

Effects Increased heart rate Increased breathing rate Increased blood pressure Runny nose, damaged cartilage Loss of appetite Heart attack Stroke

Medical Uses NONE

NARCOTICS

What are they? Drugs most commonly from the opium

poppy plant (found predominantly in Asia)

Used to relieve pain

Drugs Involved Heroin Methadone Codeine Morphine Opium Oxycontin

Horse Junk Black tar Shoots Dope

also known

as…

Common Methods of Transmission Injected Snorted Smoked Swallowed

Effects Depresses breathing center in brain Nausea, vomiting Convulsions Coma Death Unsterile needles…. HIV/AIDS

Medical Uses Pain relief Cough suppressant

MARIJUANA

What is it? The dried leaves, stems, seeds, and

flowers of the Cannibis sativa plant… HEMP

Contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… the active ingredient

Marijuana Terminology Marijuana—

leaves, stems, flowers

Hashish—resin (sap), chunks

Pot Grass Weed Reefer Mary Jane (MJ) Chronic Indian rope

also known

as…

Common Methods of Transmission Smoked Eaten

Effects Increased heart rate Increased appetite Bloodshot eyes Amotivational syndrome (“I don’t care…”) Loss of time Short-term memory loss/ Lower IQ Lack of coordination Impaired judgment

1 joint = 15 cigarettes

Medical Uses Chemotherapy AIDS Glaucoma Pain relief

HALLUCINOGENS

What are they? Drugs that distort the senses and cause

visual and/or audible hallucinations

Drugs Involved LSD Peyote PCP Psilocybin

Acid Sugar cubes Buttons Angel dust Magic

mushrooms ‘Shrooms

also known

as…

Common Methods of Transmission Swallowed Injected Smoked Licked off paper

Effects Super-human like feelings Distorted senses Bizarre behavior Flashbacks Visions

Medical Uses NONE

INHALANTS

What are they? Dangerous fumes concentrated in a bag

or on a cloth that are inhaled….. HUFFING

Drugs Involved Glue Nail polish remover Gasoline Nitrous oxide Whipped cream White out Butane Duster 2 Air fresheners Markers

Laughing gas Whippets Poppers “Bagging” “Ragging” “Glading”

also known

as…

Method of Transmission Vapors inhaled through mouth and/or

nose

Effects Nausea Decreased heart rate Decreased breathing rate Impaired judgment Long term abuse… Sudden Sniffing

Death: Nervous system damage Suffocation Brain damage

Medical Uses NONE, BUT…. Nitrous oxide used as numbing agent

ANABOLIC STEROIDS

What are they? Drugs used to increase muscle mass and

strength Similar to the male hormone,

TESTOSTERONE

Drugs Involved Synthetic human

growth hormone Performance

enhancers Andro Creatine

HGH Roids

also known

as…

Methods of Transmission Swallowed Injected into muscle

Effects Violent tendencies (“Roid Rage”) Depression Heart attack Stroke Liver cancer or other liver diseases Acne Reproductive problems

In men— breast development, decreased size of testes

In women— deepened voice, growth of facial hair

Medical Uses NONE, BUT…. Corticosteroids are used for allergies,

poison ivy, and burns

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

What are they? Drugs prescribed by a physician to free

patients from symptoms of medical conditions (i.e. depression, ADHD, etc.) in order to help them live healthier, more productive lives

They are abused by individuals both with and w/o a doctor’s recommendation

Often abused by changing the FORM of the drug or by combining with other drugs— “pharm parties”

Drugs Involved… Opioids

Oxycodone (OxyContin) Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Meperidine (Demerol)

CNS Depressants Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal) Diazepam (Valium) Alprasolam (Xanax)

Stimulants Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

Methods of Transmission Swallowed Snorted Injected

Effects Vomiting Mood changes Decrease in ability to think Change in heart rate Change in respiratory function Addiction Seizures Coma Death Risks increase tremendously when mixed with

other substances

Medical Uses Opioids

Pain relief, cough suppressant, diarrhea Depressants

Anxiety, tension, panic attacks, sleep disorders

Stimulants Narcolepsy, ADHD