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Medicines and Drugs
Warm-Up Questions
CPS Questions 1-2
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
Chapter Overview
Lesson 1: Medicines and Drugs Lesson 2: Tobacco Lesson 3: Alcohol Lesson 4: Environmental Health
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
Lesson Overview
How medicines differ from drugs Drug misuse and abuse Help for drug users Living drug free
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
Quick Write
Write what you would say in a short email to a younger brother, sister, or cousin explaining the most important
reason young people should avoid drug use.
(Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)
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How Medicines Differ From Drugs
All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines
Prescription medicinesAlways read instructions
carefully Five common mistakes in taking
medicine Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines
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Types of Medicines
Medicines to prevent diseases Medicines to fight infection Medicines to relieve pain Other medicines
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Activity 1: Medicines
Review the section in your textbook on how medicines differ from drugs
Complete the table with the types of medicines and answer the questions
Review the section in your textbook on the prescription medicine label
Identify key pieces of information on a prescription label
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Medicines
How medicines affect the body Side effects Tolerance Overuse of medicines Mixing medicines
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 3-4
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Activity 2: How Medicines Affect the Body
Review the section in your textbook on how medicines affect the body
Match each entry method to its correct description
Answer the questions
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Drug Misuse
Using a drug without following the directions Combining medicines without a physician’s
advice Taking more of a drug than the doctor ordered Using a drug prescribed for someone else Giving your prescription to someone else Using a drug for longer than a physician
advises Using a medicine when you do not need it
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Drug Abuse
Using any illegal drug Taking a substance that was not
meant to enter the body Using a drug for purposes other
than medical treatment Faking health problems to obtain
or renew a prescription
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Activity 3: Drug Misuse vs. Abuse
Read each situation and identify if it is drug misuse or drug abuse
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How Drugs Affect the Brain
They can interrupt the work and actually change how the brain performs its jobs
Drug abuse affects three primary areas of the brain: The brain stem Limbic system Cerebral cortex
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Narcotics and Stimulants
Narcotics Morphine Codeine
Stimulants Amphetamine Methamphetamine (Meth) Cocaine Crack
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Depressants and Street Drugs
Depressants Tranquilizers Barbiturates Hypnotics
Street Drugs Heroin Marijuana and Hashish
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Legalized Marijuana
Some states are allowing people to use marijuana
Not legal for minors (under 21) Still illegal under federal law
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Dangers of Hallucinogens
Physical effects Increased heart rate and blood
pressure; lack of muscle coordination Psychological effects
Hallucinate; violent behavior PCP LSD Psilocybin (Mushrooms)
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 5-6
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Inhalants
Their harmful fumes go directly to the brain when inhaled
Fumes cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of coordination
Just one use can result in sudden death
Long-term inhalant use can damage the liver, kidneys, and brain
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Club and Synthetic Drugs
Skittle parties Club Drugs
Ecstasy GHB Rohypnol Ketamine
Synthetic Drugs Bath Salts
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Activity 4: Effects of Drugs Review the section in your textbook on how
drugs affect the brain Complete the table to provide a description
and the harmful effects of narcotics Complete the next table to identify the
forms, methods of use, and harmful effects of each type of drug
Answer the questions
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Activity 5: Drug Abusers
Create a presentation about someone who has abused drugs
Research and locate an article about a drug abuser
Identify important issues, choices, and consequences
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Warning Signs of Addiction
Significant changes in weight Poor personal hygiene Fights with friends and family members Promises to get help that are not kept Withdrawal from family functions Lying about where they have been Accusations of petty crimes Denial of drug and/or alcohol use
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Treatment Programs
Detox units Inpatient treatment centers Outpatient treatment centers Individual and group counseling
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Activity 6: Getting Help
Review the section in your textbook on getting help and the handout
Create a bubble map with sources of help
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Living Drug Free
If you feel lonely, depressed, or bored Learn a new sport or hobby or join a
club Start a regular physical activity routine Volunteer to help people in your
community
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For Help Solving Problems
Talk to a school counselor or an adult you trust
Contact a hot line or support group Seek counsel through your church,
temple, or mosque
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If you are Tense and Anxious
Learn relaxation techniques like yoga or tai chi
Meditate Get enough rest and physical activity and
eat properly Use time management skills
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 7-8
Activity 7: Refusing Drugs Role-Play
Create a role-play and practice using refusal skills
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Summary
How medicines differ from drugs Drug misuse and abuse Help for drug users Living drug free
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Review Questions
CPS Questions 9-10
(Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)
Next….
Done – medicines and drugs
Next – tobacco
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