Illegal Drugs

Drugs A drug is a substance that (other than food) alters the structure or function of the body or mind. A drug is a substance that (other than food) alters the structure or function of the body or mind. Medicine is a drug used to prevent or treat illnesses and disease, sold only with a written order from a physician. Medicine is a drug used to prevent or treat illnesses and disease, sold only with a written order from a physician. Over the Counter medicine is in stores and does not need a written order from a physician and sometimes has limited access in the pharmacy (you must be 18 years old). Over the Counter medicine is in stores and does not need a written order from a physician and sometimes has limited access in the pharmacy (you must be 18 years old).

Over the Counter Drugs OTC OTC Drug Overdoses (pills) Drug Overdoses (pills) Too much, or not taken properly is very dangerous, and often fatal. Too much, or not taken properly is very dangerous, and often fatal. Huge increase in past 10 years among teens ages attempted suicides Huge increase in past 10 years among teens ages attempted suicides

Medicine Medicines are only safe when taken exactly as directed by a doctor, healthcare provider, or as indicated on the packaging. This includes following directions on dosages, how often to take these drugs, and never taking any drug that is not prescribed for you. Medicines are only safe when taken exactly as directed by a doctor, healthcare provider, or as indicated on the packaging. This includes following directions on dosages, how often to take these drugs, and never taking any drug that is not prescribed for you.

Drugs Drug Misuse – Taking or using medicine in any way that is not intended. Drug Misuse – Taking or using medicine in any way that is not intended. Using the drug without following the instructions Using the drug without following the instructions Using a drug not prescribed for you Using a drug not prescribed for you Allowing someone else to use your drug prescribed for you Allowing someone else to use your drug prescribed for you Taking more of the drug then directed Taking more of the drug then directed Using the drug longer than advised by doctor. Using the drug longer than advised by doctor.

Drugs Con’t Tolerance – a condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective. Tolerance – a condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective. Drug Abuse – Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal. Drug Abuse – Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal. Drug Addiction – Physical or Psychological need for a drug. Once addicted, it is very difficult to quit using. Drug Addiction – Physical or Psychological need for a drug. Once addicted, it is very difficult to quit using.

Marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa Other names – Weed, Herb, Dope, Pot Other names – Weed, Herb, Dope, Pot Smoked Smoked THC – Main ingredient in marijuana, alters the way the brain processes. THC – Main ingredient in marijuana, alters the way the brain processes. Short term – Reaction time, coordination, impairs judgment, increase heart rate and appetite anxiety and panic attacks Short term – Reaction time, coordination, impairs judgment, increase heart rate and appetite anxiety and panic attacks Long Term- Lung Cancers/Loss Brain cells Long Term- Lung Cancers/Loss Brain cells

More Info There are over 400 chemicals in marijuana There are over 400 chemicals in marijuana Research shows using marijuana for a extended amount of time experience changes to the region of the brain that processes information. Research shows using marijuana for a extended amount of time experience changes to the region of the brain that processes information. Most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. (except Colorado and Washington) Most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. (except Colorado and Washington) Marijuana is known as a “gateway” to other drug use…why? Marijuana is known as a “gateway” to other drug use…why?

Rohypnol + GHB Date Rape drugs and club drugs Date Rape drugs and club drugs “Roofie” “Roofie” Has no color, no odor and no taste Has no color, no odor and no taste Depressants Depressants Many forms (pills, powder, liquid) Many forms (pills, powder, liquid) Effects Amnesia (partial or total loss of memory) and other effects depend on the person Effects Amnesia (partial or total loss of memory) and other effects depend on the person

Ecstasy Known as a club drug Known as a club drug Taken by mouth – capsule or pill Taken by mouth – capsule or pill Stimulant Stimulant Scientific name MDMA – synthetic chemical created in illegal labs (can add caffeine or amphetamines) Scientific name MDMA – synthetic chemical created in illegal labs (can add caffeine or amphetamines) Taking Ecstasy causes chemical changes in the brain that affect your mood, appetite and sleep Taking Ecstasy causes chemical changes in the brain that affect your mood, appetite and sleep

Ecstasy Con’t Effects can be different depending on the person and what is in the ecstasy. Effects can be different depending on the person and what is in the ecstasy. Some effects may be: increased heart rate, nausea, anxiety, increased blood pressure, dizzy, chills, sweating, increased sense of confidence, feelings of well- being, loss of appetite. Some effects may be: increased heart rate, nausea, anxiety, increased blood pressure, dizzy, chills, sweating, increased sense of confidence, feelings of well- being, loss of appetite.

Anabolic Steroids Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones. Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones. Doctors prescribe these for growth problems, lung disease, and skin conditions. The steroid helps build muscle mass. Doctors prescribe these for growth problems, lung disease, and skin conditions. The steroid helps build muscle mass. Most abusers are athletes who want to increase muscle and strength Most abusers are athletes who want to increase muscle and strength

Anabolic Steroids Some effects are: liver tumors and cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure, kidney tumors, severe acne, trembling and heart attacks. Some effects are: liver tumors and cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure, kidney tumors, severe acne, trembling and heart attacks.

Narcotics Specific drugs that are obtained only by prescription and are used to relieve pain. Specific drugs that are obtained only by prescription and are used to relieve pain. Narcotics were made from opium (liquid from the poppy plant containing substances that numb the body) Narcotics were made from opium (liquid from the poppy plant containing substances that numb the body) Can be highly addictive Can be highly addictive Cause the feeling of euphoria – feeling of well-being or elation Cause the feeling of euphoria – feeling of well-being or elation Ie: ??? Ie: ???

Heroin (MOST Dangerous/Addictive and worst Drug) White powder (made from morphine) White powder (made from morphine) Can be snorted, smoked or injected with needles Can be snorted, smoked or injected with needles Easily addictive Easily addictive Often characterized with very serious health issues such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. Often characterized with very serious health issues such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. Heroin overdoses are often fatal. Heroin overdoses are often fatal.

Crack/Cocaine Crack – Smoked (also known as rock) Crack – Smoked (also known as rock) Cocaine – Snorted or Injected (also known as coke, dust, blow) Cocaine – Snorted or Injected (also known as coke, dust, blow) Stimulant Stimulant Very addictive, derived from the coca plant Very addictive, derived from the coca plant Affects user immediately, can last up to a few hours Affects user immediately, can last up to a few hours

Harmful Effects Cocaine – Nose lining, liver, hearth attacks, seizures, stroke, death Cocaine – Nose lining, liver, hearth attacks, seizures, stroke, death Crack – Lung damage, seizures, heart attack, death. Crack – Lung damage, seizures, heart attack, death.

Methamphetamine Also known as meth, ice, speed, crank. Also known as meth, ice, speed, crank. Stimulant, highly addictive Stimulant, highly addictive Created in illegal labs Created in illegal labs Form – pills, powders, or crystals Form – pills, powders, or crystals Pills swallowed Pills swallowed Powder snorted Powder snorted Crystals smoked Crystals smoked

Harmful Effects Memory loss Memory loss Heart damage Heart damage Brain damage and nervous system damage Brain damage and nervous system damage Seizures Seizures Death Death

Hallucinogens LSD, PCP, Acid LSD, PCP, Acid Distorts moods, thoughts, and senses Distorts moods, thoughts, and senses Alters everything (seeing, feeling, hearing) Alters everything (seeing, feeling, hearing) Hallucinogen-related deaths often result from accidental injury or suicide from the uncontrolled actions and emotions caused by intoxication. Hallucinogen-related deaths often result from accidental injury or suicide from the uncontrolled actions and emotions caused by intoxication. Form – tablet, pills, liquid or absorbent papers Form – tablet, pills, liquid or absorbent papers

Effects PCP Loss of coordination Loss of coordination Increased heart rate, blood pressure and temp Increased heart rate, blood pressure and temp Convulsions Convulsions Heart and lung failure Heart and lung failure Bizarre or violent behavior Bizarre or violent behavior False feeling of super power False feeling of super power MANY MORE MANY MORE LSD Increase blood pressure, heart rate and body temp Increase blood pressure, heart rate and body temp Chills Chills Nausea Nausea Tremors Tremors Sleeplessness Sleeplessness Unpredictable behavior Unpredictable behavior Flash backs Flash backs Feelings of super power Feelings of super power

Inhalants Substance whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to produce mind altering sensations. Substance whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to produce mind altering sensations. Paint, glue, hair sprays, etc. Paint, glue, hair sprays, etc. Drug Misuse Drug Misuse Destroys the protective coaching that surrounds brains cells – brain cells die and kill others. Destroys the protective coaching that surrounds brains cells – brain cells die and kill others. Also called whippets, poppers, snappers Also called whippets, poppers, snappers Effects – produce a rapid high that resembles alcohol intoxication, loss of sensation, Unconsciousness, suffocating, chocking, seizures death Effects – produce a rapid high that resembles alcohol intoxication, loss of sensation, Unconsciousness, suffocating, chocking, seizures death

Getting Help First step is recognizing you have a problem. First step is recognizing you have a problem. Talk with a trusted adult, counseling offices, support groups, drug treatment centers, and toll free numbers Talk with a trusted adult, counseling offices, support groups, drug treatment centers, and toll free numbers Drug addiction is treatable Drug addiction is treatable Withdrawal Withdrawal Detoxification- physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance Detoxification- physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance

Staying Drug Free S.T.O.P Strategy S.T.O.P Strategy S –Say no in a firm voice S –Say no in a firm voice T – Tell why not T – Tell why not O – Offer alternative ideas or activities O – Offer alternative ideas or activities P – Promptly leave P – Promptly leave Benefits of being drug free Benefits of being drug free Positive alternatives to drugs Positive alternatives to drugs