1. DRUGS EWHS Health

2. Fast Facts Washington ranks #11 in Methamphetamine abuse Majority of “meth” sellers in Washington are also users Whites are the predominate users of “Meth”. “Meth” is usually used as a group activity. 1-10 people who try “meth” are instantly addicted.

3. BZP Club drug in the shape of cartoon characters Concern about shape children may mistake it for candy.

4. Top Ten Abused Drugs TOBACCO : biggest killer (400,000 deaths/year) ALCOHOL : most widely abused legal substance PRESCRIPTION DRUGS : dangerously addictive, rising in popularityTOBACCO : biggest killer (400,000 deaths/year) ALCOHOL : most widely abused legal substance PRESCRIPTION DRUGS : dangerously addictive, rising in popularity METHAMPHETAMINE : labeled an epidemic problem by the pressMETHAMPHETAMINE : labeled an epidemic problem by the press MARIJUANA : most widely abused illegal substance MDMA (ECSTASY) : little research on long term effects, still popular CRACK COCAINE : cheap, destructive drug making a comeback HEROIN : highly addictive drug making a comeback in some areas STEROIDS : horrible side effects, the toll they're taking on athletics INHALANTS : abuse is on the rise among youth againMARIJUANA : most widely abused illegal substance MDMA (ECSTASY) : little research on long term effects, still popular CRACK COCAINE : cheap, destructive drug making a comeback HEROIN : highly addictive drug making a comeback in some areas STEROIDS : horrible side effects, the toll they're taking on athletics INHALANTS : abuse is on the rise among youth again

5. Drugs as Medicines Over the Counter OTC – need the right one, do not overuse, maybe masking serious illness Prescription – dangerous/easily abused & misused, based on body weight, age etc. Purpose – prevent disease, aid in curing, relieve symptoms, bring wanted effects Drug Synergy-Interaction of 2 drugs that when combined bring wanted effects. Antagonist Drug-effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another medicine.

6. Matching Match the titles with the basic definition 6 categories Examples Hallucinogens – 4 Narcotics – 3 Stimulants – 6 Depressants – 5

7. STIMULANTS INCREASES THE RATE OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS), THE HEART AND OTHER ORGANS

8. DEPRESSANTS SLOWS DOWN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, HEART AND OTHER ORGANS

9. NARCOTICS Derived from opium plant…has a sedative effect.

10. HALLUCINOGENS Alter moods, thoughts and sense or perceptions including vision, hearing, and touch

11. INHALENTS Goes immediately to the brain, causing damage and killing brain cells Can cause sudden death by increasing heart rate, resulting in cardiac arrest, or it can cause death by suffocation

12. STERIODS Synthetic substances similar to the male sex hormone testosterone Causes mood swings, paranoia, depression, acne, sterility, liver cancer, aggression Males: Testicles shrink, breasts enlarge Females: Breasts shrink, increase facial and chest hair

13. EXAMPLES - STIMULANTS Cocaine/Crack - addictive, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, loss of appetite, insomnia, increased body temperature Amphetamine - used in prescription drugs to reduce fatigue and suppress appetite, diet pills, twitching, irregular heartbeat, heart and blood vessel damage Methamphetamine - addictive, club drug, aggression/crime, sores, damage to brain cells, never can achieve initial high Ritalin - calms down people with ADHD or ADD Caffeine Nicotine - more addictive than heroin

14. EXAMPLES - DEPRESSANTS Tranquilizers (reduce muscular activity, coordination and attention span…prescribed to relieve anxiety and muscle spasms…withdrawal symptoms can cause death) Barbiturates (mood changes, sleeping more, coma) Alcohol GHB (date rape drug, floor stripper…no memory) Rohypnol (“roofies”…date rape drug…now in a blue pill)

15. EXAMPLES - NARCOTICS Morphine – (used for pain…blocks pain receptors, sedative effect, constipation, slow and shallow breathing, addictive) Codeine – (ingredient in cough syrups, similar effects as morphine) Heroin - addictive, derived from poppy plant, slow and slurred speech, constipation, respiratory depression, dry and itchy skin, overdose ( would need to consume 1 gal of poppy seeds to show up on drug test)

16. EXAMPLES - HALLUCINOGENS PCP - “Angel Dust”, cigarettes or a joint dipped in formaldehyde, violence, inability to feel pain (overdose or accidents) LSD - “Acid”, some don’t come out of high, wires in brain crossed, paranoia, distorted perceptions of sound and color, flashbacks Ecstasy - hallucinogenic effect…clinching & hyperthermia…studies show a connection with early Alzheimer's…voids in the brain Ketamine - “Special K”, horse tranquilizer, used with animals for anesthetic, respiratory failure

17. MARIJUANA/HASHISH Marijuana - raises levels of brain chemicals called dopamine (causes a pleasure feeling) - when drug wears off a crash occurs (normal state begins to decline…creating a need for the drug) - contains more cancer causing agents then tobacco - weakens immune system - impaired memory, reaction time and coordination - decreased ambition - heart and lung damage, lung cancer - infertility in females and lowered sperm count in males - stronger than marijuana in the 1970’s - current studies showing connection to mental illness Hash – A stronger form of marijuana

18. HELP What can I do? What should I do? Does my friend or loved one need treatment? Do I? Are there other options? What happens in treatment? What types of treatment are there? Will insurance pay for it? What can I do right right now? There is help. There are people who have experiences with addiction who can offer guidance. If you would like immediate answers to these questions from people who have experiences with addiction, contact: AL-ANON/ALATEEN* : visit http://www.al- anon.alateen.org/ ALCOHOLICS ANNONYMOUS* : visit http://www.aa.org/

19. Signs of Addiction School performance. Your child suddenly shows an active dislike of school and looks for excuses to stay home. Contact your school officials to see if your child's attendance record matches what you know about his or her absent days. A student who experiences a drop in performance, possibly failing courses or receiving only minimally passing grades, may be using drugs. Physical health. Listlessness and apathy may indicate your child is using certain drugs. Appearance. How they look is extremely important to adolescents. A sudden lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks may be a warning sign of drug use.

20. Signs of Addiction Cont. Personal behavior. Teenagers enjoy privacy, but exaggerated efforts to bar family members from entering their rooms or knowing where they go with their friends might indicate drug use. Also, drastic changes in behavior and in relationships with family and friends may signal drug use. Money. Sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation for its use may be a sign of drug use. You may also discover money stolen from previously safe places at home. Items may disappear from your home because they're being sold to support a drug habit.

21. Reflection on Addictions In journal reflect on the following (relevance, insightful, useful, would you recommend) HBO documentary Which Brain do you Want? Truth or Dare Tobacco

22. Office of National Drug Control Policy StateMaster.com Street Drugs.Org Mayo Clinic.Com