1. Drugs “Use and Abuse” Lesson 2 Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids

2. “Marijuana” Mary Jane, bud, gungi, chronic, Whackatabacky, pot, weed, dube, Hooch, Stack Marijuana-Plant whose leaves, buds and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects. Marijuana-Plant whose leaves, buds and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects. Hashish, hash are stronger forms of MJ. Hashish, hash are stronger forms of MJ. MJ is a mind altering drug that can lead MJ is a mind altering drug that can lead to other serious health problems When combined with other drugs like, When combined with other drugs like, cocaine, and alcohol can lead to deadly experiences

3. MJ Facts and info MJ Facts and info MJ contains more cancer causing MJ contains more cancer causing chemicals than tobacco. MJ users are 17 times more likely to try harder drugs (heroin, cocaine, meth) MJ users are 17 times more likely to try harder drugs (heroin, cocaine, meth) THC is the psychoactive chemical in MJ, which is stored in fat cells and can be detected for up to a month after use. THC is the psychoactive chemical in MJ, which is stored in fat cells and can be detected for up to a month after use. ---May be used medically for Glaucoma & Chemotherapy

4. MJ--some of the many health risks Hallucinations and paranoia Hallucinations and paranoia Impaired short term memory Impaired short term memory Poor reaction times Poor reaction times Distorted sense of timing, sight Distorted sense of timing, sight and sound Decreased ambition Decreased ambition Heart & lung damage Heart & lung damage Weakened immune system Weakened immune system Increased appetite leading to weight gain Increased appetite leading to weight gain Lower sperm count in males Lower sperm count in males

5. Addiction MJ release a brain chemical called dopamine. MJ release a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine allows one to feel intense well-being and elation. When the MJ wears off the pleasure drops quickly. This causes a mental let-down and physical crash. This cycle makes When the MJ wears off the pleasure drops quickly. This causes a mental let-down and physical crash. This cycle makes it easy for MJ users to want to do more and more, which can lead to addiction. (Mental or Physical addiction?)

6. Mental/Emotional Problems MJ users begin to experience slow mental reactions and start to feel anxious and Paranoia-an irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others. MJ users begin to experience slow mental reactions and start to feel anxious and Paranoia-an irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others. School work suffers School work suffers Problems with persons of authority Problems with persons of authority

7. Physical changes MJ users have a major risk to Reproductive organs. Males-low sperm count & low levels of testosterone. Females-Increased testosterone, (more facial & body hair, deep voice) increased risk of infertility.

8. DUI Issues Using MJ and driving can have similar effects as alcohol. Using MJ and driving can have similar effects as alcohol. Poor judgment, depth perception, slow reflexes, Poor judgment, depth perception, slow reflexes, Insurance rate go up if Insurance rate go up if caught using and driving.

9. Inhalants Are substances whose fumes are Are substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to get high and alter the mind. Inhalants go straight to the brain, killing brain cells that can never be replaced. Aerosols, glue, spray paint, gas, and varnishes are typical Aerosols, glue, spray paint, gas, and varnishes are typical Most inhalants are depressants slowing the CNS Most inhalants are depressants slowing the CNS Body effects are: staring, slurred speech, bad judgment, increased heart rate, damage to brain cells

10. Steroids Anabolic-androgenic steroids-synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone. Anabolic-refers to muscle building Androgenic-refers to increased male characteristics Legal only with a doctors prescription

11. Bodily side affects Mood swings, impaired judgment, paranoia and invincibility Mood swings, impaired judgment, paranoia and invincibility Steroids build muscle BUT do NOT grow/build tendons and ligaments, so when injuries occur they take longer to heal. Steroids build muscle BUT do NOT grow/build tendons and ligaments, so when injuries occur they take longer to heal. Taken by pill or injection. Pill forms can lead to liver damage. Injecting can lead to HIV, Hepatitis, and Viruses. Taken by pill or injection. Pill forms can lead to liver damage. Injecting can lead to HIV, Hepatitis, and Viruses. When hormone production is disrupted, males can develop breasts, a condition called gynecomastia. When hormone production is disrupted, males can develop breasts, a condition called gynecomastia. Taking roids can cause pimples to pop up. Taking roids can cause pimples to pop up.

13. Discussion Groups 1. Should pro athletes be allowed to use steroids? Support your opinion with quality ideas and/or facts 2. Should high school athletes have to under-go random drug testing?? Support your opinion with quality ideas and/or facts