Drugs

A Drug is:A Drug is:A substance other than food that changes the way the body or mind works.

Drug Use – term to describe a drug-taking behavior.

Responsible Drug Use:Responsible Drug Use:The correct use of legal drugs to Promote health & well-being.

Drug Misuse:Drug Misuse: incorrect use of Prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

Drug Abuse:Drug Abuse: the use of illegal drugs

Ways Drugs Enter the Body:

By MouthBy Mouth – drug taken orally and swallowed

By InjectionBy Injection – from a syringe or needle, goes under the skin, into a muscle or blood vessel.

By InhalationBy Inhalation – inhaled through mouth or nose

By Absorption:By Absorption:A drug is absorbed and enters

the bloodstream through the skin or mucous membranes. Ointments, creams, lotions, sprays and patches can be applied to the skin or mucous membranes.

How Drugs Work Inside How Drugs Work Inside the Body:the Body:

Receptor Site: is the part of a cell where the chemical substance in a drug fits.

Side Effect – is an unwanted body change that is not related to the main purpose of a drug.

The Effects Drugs have on the The Effects Drugs have on the Body are Determined by:Body are Determined by:

The way the drug enters the body.

The amount taken the Dose.

The ability of a substance to dissolve - soluability.

Weight, Age, Health Status

Emotional StateUse of other

Drugs

Prescription DrugsMedicine is a drug that is used to treat,

prevent, or diagnose illness.

Prescription Drug is a medicine that can be obtained only with a written order from a licensed health professional.

Prescription is a written order from a certain licensed health professional.

Prescription DrugsPrescription Drugs (continued)

Brand-Name Drug – is a registered name or trademark given to a drug by a pharmaceutical company.

Generic-Name Drug – a drug that contains the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug. They are usually less expensive.

Over-the-Counter Drug (OTC)A drug that can be

purchased without a prescription.

Information on Information on OTC Drug Labels:OTC Drug Labels:

1.Name of product2.Type of Drug3.Amount in

package4.Main ingredient

5. Purpose of drug6. Directions for safe use7. Cautions & side

effects8. Manufacturer number9. Expiration date10.Name & address of

manufacturer

Prescription Drug Label:

1. Pharmacy name, address & phone number.

2. Name of licensed health professional

3. Strength of medicine

4. Number of pills in container

5. Number of refills

6. Expiration date

7.Date prescription was filled

8. Name of medicine

9. Name of patient

10.Prescription number

Drug DependenceDrug Dependence

The continued use of a drug even though it harms the body, mind, and relationships.

Chemical Dependence

&

Chemical Addiction

are other terms used for drug dependence.

Drug Dependence:Drug Dependence:

Physical DependencePhysical Dependence – –

a condition in which a person develops tolerance & a drug becomes necessary, or the person has withdrawal symptoms.

Tolerance –Tolerance –

condition in which the body becomes used to a drug & larger amounts are needed to produce the same effect.

Withdrawal symptoms –

unpleasant reactions that occur when a drug is no longer taken.

Psychological Dependence –

strong desire to continue using a drug for emotional reasons.

Drug Dependence:Drug Dependence: