Illegal Drugs

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Classification of Drugs Examples How it affects the body Depressants Alcohol, valium, Xanax Slows normal brain function.  High addictive potential Withdrawal effects from long-term use can be life-threatening and produce some of the worst consequences of any other drug classifications Stimulants Cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), nicotine, and caffeine. Elevates mood Increases feelings of well-being Increases energy and alertness  Faster heart rate Increases blood pressure Very high addictive potential Opiates (powerful painkillers) Heroin, morphine, codeine, and Oxycontin Produces a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and calm Hallucinogens LSD, PCP, MDMA (Ecstasy), marijuana, mescaline, and psilocybin. Altered perception and feeling  Powerful mind-altering effects Affects regions of the brain that are responsible for coordination, thought processes, hearing, and sight.  People to hear voices, see things, and feel sensations that do not exist. Moderate potential for addiction High potential for tolerance Videos: http://www.methproject.org/answers/will-using-meth-change-how-i-look.html#Looks-Horrible http://www.methproject.org/answers/will-using-meth-change-how-i-look.html#Mug-Shot-Match-Up http://www.drugfreeworld.org/real-life-stories/painkillers.html

Substance Abuse Substance Abuse- any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non- medical purposes Illegal Drugs- chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy or sell Illicit Drug Use- use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted

Factors that influence teens Peer pressure Family members Role models Media messages Perceptions of drug behavior Misleading information

How Drugs Affect Your Health Illegal drugs are not monitored for quality, purity, or strength Physical Health: Overdose- a strong sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug Increase risk of contraction diseases (HIV)

Mental Health: Social Health: Impair a teen’s ability to reason and think Behave in ways that go against your values Social Health: Lose friendships and relationships with family Legal consequences

Other Effects of Drug Use Teens who use illegal drugs may also experience unwanted physical reactions that may result in death. Tolerance Psychological Dependence Physiological Dependence Addiction- a physiological or psychological dependence on a drug

Drugs Take a Heavy Toll Some teens think that drugs can help them escape from their problems, but drug use can actually create more problems

Consequences for the individual Stop pursuing their interest and goals Lowers inhibitions Engage in sexual activity Increase chance of acquiring STD Leading cause of depression and suicide Likely to be arrested Increased violence, crime and accidental death

Consequences for friends and family Stop spending time with friends and family Family members feel a burden about drug abuse Consequences for others Drugs being passed on to the fetus Birth defects or drug addiction

Consequences for Society Rise in drug-related crime and violence DUI (Driving under the Influence) can result in collisions that cause injury and death Drug abuse costs the US $180 Billion per year Less work hours Health care costs Law enforcement costs

Marijuana- a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects Gateway drug 421 different chemicals Most commonly used illegal drug

Inhalants- substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids- synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones Anabolic =muscle building Androgenic= increased male characteristics

Psychoactive Drugs- Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain Changes the functioning of the CNS Stimulants Depressants Opiates Hallucinogens

Club Drugs, Stimulants, and Depressants Drugs found at concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties called raves Ecstasy (MDMA) Hallucinogens- drugs that alter moods, thoughts and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell and touch Euphoria- a feeling of intense well-being or elation

Rohypnol (roofies) GHB Ketamine Meth LSD (Acid) Depressants- drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system Date rape drug GHB Ketamine Meth LSD (Acid)

Other Depressants Other Stimulants Cocaine Crack Amphetamines Barbiturates Tranquilizers

Opiates Hallucinogens PCP DMX Mushrooms and Peyote Opiates (narcotics)- drugs such as those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain Codeine Morphine Heroin Oxycodone

Living Drug Free Healthy Alternatives Hobbies Sports Community Activities School Organizations

Drug-free school zones- areas within 1000 to 1500 feet of schools and designated by signs, within which people caught selling drugs receive especially severe penalties Drug Watches- organized community efforts by neighborhood residents to patrol, monitor, report and otherwise try to stop drug deals and drug abuse

Getting Help Rehabilitation- the process of medical and psychological treatment for physiological or psychological dependence on drug or alcohol Outpatient drug-free treatment Short term treatment Maintenance therapy Therapeutic communities