1 8TH GRADE SUBSTANCE ABUSE OTC/Prescription Drugs Lesson One

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DRUG AND A MEDICINE? Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person’s physical and/or psychological state. 8TH GRADE 2 Medicines are drugs that are used to cure, prevent or treat illnesses or discomfort.

OTC Drugs – You can just go in and buy from the store. Prescription Drugs – You must have a written order from a doctor to legally have. OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 3 8TH GRADE

It happens when drugs react with another drug, food or dietary supplement. Could increase or decrease the effect of a drug. What are Drug Interactions? 4 8TH GRADE

COMBINING ALCOHOL WITH OTC/PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 5 8TH GRADE Mixing alcohol and medicines can be harmful. It can make you sleepy, drowsy, or lightheaded and you may have trouble concentrating or performing mechanical skills. Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination. It also can put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. The combination can lead to falls and serious injuries, especially among older people.

COMBINING ALCOHOL WITH OTC/PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 6 8TH GRADE Mixing alcohol and medicines can be harmful. It is dangerous to drive when you mix alcohol with certain medicines. In addition to these dangers, alcohol can make a medication less effective or even useless, or it may make the medication harmful or toxic to your body.

7 8TH GRADE STOP

Designer Drugs Lesson Two 8 8TH GRADE

WHAT ARE CLUB OR DESIGNER DRUGS? 9 8TH GRADE They are drugs made to resemble common illegal drugs in chemical structure and effect.

MOST COMMON CLUB!!!! 10 8TH GRADE

Ecstasy is the most commonly abused club drug. You experience an increased awareness of senses, hallucinations, increased energy, and loss of judgment. Side effects may be muscle tension, teeth clenching, impaired learning and memory. Ketamine is used as a horse tranquillizer. After the initial rush, the body can become numb and paralyzed, there may be sickness and vomiting, and loss of coordination can make the simplest task impossible to do. PCP is also known as Angel Dust. It’s effects range from mild euphoria to distortions of reality, out of body experiences and psychotic behavior. GHB is a clear liquid or white powder and is also known as the date rape drug. It causes euphoria, relaxation, dizziness and loss of inhibitions. High doses could cause vomiting, memory loss, respiratory problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, coma and death. ECSTASY, KETAMINE, PCP, AND GHB 11 8TH GRADE

death addiction criminal charges and prison terms heart and breathing failure blood vessel damage and stroke raised or lowered pulse or blood pressure aggressive or suicidal behavior jaw clenching and teeth grinding nausea and vomiting muscle cramping or seizures panic attacks or feeling paranoid overheating and dehydration blackouts or passing out 12 8TH GRADE THE RISKS OF COMBINING ALCOHOL WITH DESIGNER DRUGS It is impossible to know exactly what chemicals were used to produce designer drugs and they are often used in combination with other drugs or alcohol with unpredictable and dangerous results. The risks are: