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 illegal drugs  marijuana  inhalants  stimulants Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects An illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant Substances whose fumes or vapors are inhaled, or breathed in Drugs that speed up the body’s functions

 anabolic steroids  narcotics  hallucinogens Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone Strong drugs that relieve pain Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to create or distort images and to see and hear things that aren’t real

In this lesson, you will learn to  identify the dangers of illegal drugs.  explain the risks of using marijuana and inhalants.  identify the risks of using stimulants, narcotics, anabolic steroids, and hallucinogens.

Identifying Cause and Effect Make a two-column chart. In the first column, write the names of the drugs you learned about. In the second, list the effects of these drugs. DrugEffects

illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects Illegal Drugs Using illegal drugs can result in stiff fines, imprisonment, permanent health damage, and death.

Inhalants Most inhalants are found in household products like adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint. inhalants Substances whose fumes or vapors are inhaled, or breathed in

Inhalants Causes Hallucinations Causes Damage to Brain Cells Can Cause Coma

Marijuana Marijuana is also known as pot or weed. marijuana An illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant Marijuana is usually smoked.

Marijuana Increases Heart Rate Interferes with Concentration Decreases Energy Level Causes Hallucinations and Panic Attacks Interferes with Memory Causes Long-Term Brain Damage

Stimulants Illegal stimulants include cocaine and methamphetamines. stimulants Drugs that speed up the body’s functions

Stimulants Increases Heart Rate Can Cause Physical Collapse Increases Breathing Can Cause Heart Failure Causes Loss of Coordination Can Cause Brain Damage

Cocaine and Crack Increases Blood Pressure Causes Loss of Appetite Increases Heart Rate Causes Tendency to Engage in Other High-Risk Behaviors Causes Restlessness

Methamphetamine Causes Abnormal Level of Activity Can Cause Brain Damage Causes Decreased Appetite Can Cause Stroke Causes Breathing Problems

Anabolic Steroids Some athletes use anabolic steroids to increase their body weight. They should never be used this way. anabolic steroids Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone

Anabolic Steroids Causes Violent Behavior Can Cause Liver and Brain Cancer Causes Depression Can Cause Heart Attack Causes Problems with Sexual Development

Narcotics Some narcotics are medicines prescribed by doctors. narcotics Strong drugs that relieve pain The most commonly used illegal narcotic is heroin.

Hallucinogens Use of hallucinogens can lead to strange and/or violent behaviors, confusion, depression, and brain damage. hallucinogens Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to create or distort images and to see and hear things that aren’t real

What I Learned Vocabulary Define inhalant. Use the word in a sentence. Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned Recall What is a street name for crack cocaine? Describe this illegal drug. Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned List What are some of the health risks associated with heroin use? Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically Apply Suppose a friend told you steroids were safe because they are sometimes used as a medicine. How would you respond? Is this valid health information? Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically Analyze One day, as Wesley is leaving baseball practice, an older teen offers him some pills. “These will help you hit the ball a mile,” the teen says. What advice would you give Wesley? Lesson 3 Review

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