Addiction and Illicit Drugs 11 th Grade Health Mr. Butts

Addiction A ___________________________ dependence a on substance or an activity.

Physiological Dependence The body has gotten used to alcohol and other drugs and __________________ ________________________________.

Tolerance The need for a ____________________ ________________________________ achieved earlier with a smaller amount.

Withdrawal _______________________________ _______________________________ to which the body has become dependent.

Psychological Dependence Means the person has come to depend on______________________________.

Abuse

Types of Drugs Depressants- Drugs that _____________ _____________________ (ex. Alcohol, K) Hallucinogens- Drugs that _____________ ___________________________________ ______________________. (LSD, PCP) Inhalants- Substances whose fumes are sniffed _____________________________. (Glues, Spray Paints, Gas)

Types (cont.) Narcotics- are ___________________ _______________________________ ____________________________ to slow down body functions. (Heroin) Stimulants- ______________________ ________________________________ _________________________. (Crack, Cocaine, and Diet Pills)

Marijuana Marijuana is a mixture of crushed leaves & flowers of the plant______________, or hemp. ___________________________was declared illegal. It can be smoked in a pipe, cigarette, or cigar. It can also be put in food (Brownies, Etc.).

Different Kinds Marijuana- a.k.a. pot, grass, weed, mary jane, bud, reefer, etc……… Hashish-___________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ___________.

Effects of Marijuana THC, tetrahydrocannabinol (the ______ ___________________________). Marijuana has more ________________ than tobacco.

Types of Drugs Ecstasy

What is ecstasy? Ecstasy or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a _____________. This drug combines the effects of ________ with the mind altering effects of a ________________.

Who uses it? What are its nicknames? Used most frequently by____________, ______________ and other who attend night clubs and raves. Nicknames include: ______, ______, _____, _______, Stacy, Lover’s speed, Adam, Eve, roll, among other names.

How is it used? Most often found in tablet, capsule or powder form, but can be injected. Is sometimes combined with methadone, ___________,____________. Price? * $____ - $______ per pill

How it works! ___________________________________ ___________________________________. This chemical is responsible for feelings of empathy, bliss and perceived insight.

Side effects Emotional –Causes euphoria, clarity, well being, anxiety and paranoia –Heavier doses cause _____________, ________________,_____________,________ __________. Physical –Loss of appetite,________________, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, inc. HR and BP, faintness, chills, tremors, insomnia, ______________, and loss of voluntary body movements

Long lasting side effects Decreased normal levels of_____________. This causes the body’s inability to control ___________, mood, _______________, sleep, and sensitivity to pain.

Is ecstasy legal? No! It is considered a ________________ ____________________. Any drug that has a high potential for abuse and no acceptable medical use. Fines up to $_______________ and up to ______ years in jail.

A Deadly Knockoff! Fake ecstasy is more harmful than the real thing. DXM (dextromethorpan) causes hallucinations and loss of motor control. ___________________________________ __________________________________ Many cases end up in the ER.

HEROIN A powerfully addictive ____ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

Common Names

ADDICTION Can develop in a matter of days heroin contains _____________ ________________, or feel-good chemicals Heroin ____________________ ______________, causing the user to forget other basic needs

ADDICTION Many addicts lose the high altogether, taking the drug _____ ____________________________ __________________________

SIDE EFFECTS kidney failure skin abscesses hepatitis severe itching stroke bone and joint functions constipation tooth decay death

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS Goosebumps aching joints irritability weakness hot & cold flashes sweating depression tears filling eyes itching

Club Drugs Teenage Killers

GHB Gammahydroxybutyrate –Also found in powder and capsule form Street names: –_______________, Grievous Bodily Harm, _____________________, others.

GHB Cont. AKA: the Date Rape Drug –Because it can induce ____________ Side effects – –Dizziness – –Coma – Withdrawal symptoms - - Insomnia - - Tremors -

Rohypnol a.k.a. “Roofies” Price - $ Usually taken with alc. or heroin Quick acting – takes 30 minutes, peaks in 2 hours Effects: –Dec. BP, memory loss, dizzy, confused, urinary retention –Because of ________________, also used as a date rape drug.

Roofies Cont. Withdrawal Symptoms –

Ketamine Rapid acting disassociative anesthetic which produces a_________________________. Street Names –K, Ket, Special K, Kit Kat, Vit. K, etc. Found in ________________________form –Most powerful effects when injected

Ketamine Cont. Similar side effects to PCP –Numbness – –Loss of Coordination – –Loss of pain feelings – –Convulsions

Methamphetamine a.k.a. – ______, ______, & crank. In crystaline form – ____, ___________ or glass. Comes in pills, powder, or _____________ in crystal form.

Methamphetamine Cont. Effects include:_____ __________, insomnia, inc. phys. Act., dec. appetite, ___________, tremors, confusion, paranoia, damage to __________________ ____________ (strokes) Meth Lab Victim

OxyContin Slang/Street Names “_____________________________ ____________________”

What is OxyContin? _______________ drug approved for the treatment of ________________ pain that requires treatment for more than a few days. Oxycodone is the active, narcotic ingredient. Time released to relieve pain over _____________________ of time.

How is it abused? OxyContin abusers remove the “time released” coating to get a rush of euphoria, similar to heroin. The tablets are _________________ ____________or the powder is boiled for _______________.

Common Side Effects Nausea Dizziness Headache Weakness