1. EQs Unit 4
What are some of the myths about marijuana? Why do some teens believe these myths?
How does substance abuse affect a person’s health triangle?
Explain how a person’s family is affected when there is an addict in the family.
Explain how alcohol impairs driving.

2. What Is A Drug?
A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.

3. Drug Use and Health
All Medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.
Medicine misuse involves using a medicine in ways other than the intended use.
Drug Abuse is intentionally taking a medication or drug for non-medical reasons.
Drug overdose is a strong and sometime fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug.
Substance Abuse is any unnecessary or intentional use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes.
Factors that influence teens:

4. Drug Abuse and your health Triangle
Physical, Mental/ Emotional, Social

5. Drug Category
Description
Examples

6. Natural/Herbal Remedies
Dietary supplements containing plant extracts.
Example: Valerian Root

7. Over The Counter Medicines
Medicines you can buy without a doctor’s prescription.
Examples: Aspirin, Benadryl, Cold Medicines, Diet pills.

8. Prescription Drugs
Medicines dispensed only with written approval of a licensed physician
Examples: Antibiotics, Steroids, vicodin,

9. Tobacco Products Tobacco plant, an addictive and toxic drug (nicotine)
Examples: Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco.

10. Alcohol Ethanol, a powerfully addictive drug. A depressant.
Examples: Beer, wine, spirits (vodka), liquors.

11. Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for their intoxicating effects.
Examples: Weed, hashish, Wax
Known as the “Gateway Drug”, people that use marijuana are 15 times more likely to move on to other drugs.

12. Inhalants
Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled. Depresses the central nervous system. Causes brain damage.
Examples: Solvents, aerosols, glue, paint, gasoline.

13. Anabolic Steroids Synthetic substances similar to male hormones.
Examples: Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, HCG

14. Stimulants Speed up the central nervous system.
Examples: methamphetamines, cocaine, crack, caffeine, nicotine, ritalin, adderal

15. Depressants Sedatives, slows down the central nervous system.
Examples: Rohypnol (roofies), alcohol, GHB (date rape drug), tranquilizers.

16. Opiates
Narcotics, feelings of euphoria, derived from opium plants, medically used for pain relief.
Examples: Morphine, codeine, oxycodane, heroin.

17. Hallucinogens Alter moods, thoughts, perception. Euphoria or paranoia.
Examples: Ecstasy, Mushrooms, LSD, PCP (Angel Dust), peyote, ketamine (special K)

18. Designer Drugs Synthetic (chemically altered, man made) drugs
Examples: K2, Spice, Ecstasy (MDMA), bath salts (fake speed)

19. Chemical Dependency/ Drug Addict
The person is controlled physically (the body expects the drug) or psychologically (there is a mental craving) by the drug
An addict will do anything to get the drug, the addict is no long taking the drug to have fun, but feels like they don’t have the choice
Tolerance- needing more and more of the drug to get the same high. Body DOES NOT get used to the drug, just loses warning signs.
Withdrawal- symptoms people feel when they don’t get
the drug they are addicted to

20. Progression to Drug dependency T.R.A.P.
1. Trial- Experimentation
Loss of body defenses, Socially using/ experimenting
2. Recreational Use- Desired effect
meeting unhealthy people, unsafe situations, less able to function in social situations unless using, loss of coping skills
3. Abuse- Tolerance
Trouble with relationships, family, job, financial problems
4. Pinned Down- Dependence
Depression, loss of self respect, loss of hope

21. Addiction: Risk Factors
Unable to express emotions appropriately
Lack of Self-respect
Having friends who use drugs
Access to drugs
Use of drugs at an early age
rejected by peers
having a family member who is an addict
univolved with extra curricular
Family problems
Lack of respect for authority

22. Warning Signs of Addiction
Regular hangovers, difficulty concentrating, change in sleeping habits
Slurred speech
Red eyes, use of eye drops
Change in eating habits
sloppy appearance
stealing money, asking for money
lacking energy and motivation
ditching, lack of effort in school
Mood changes
gang involvement

23. What you can do reduce/prevent drug use
Self-Control
resistance skills
self-respect
Self-esteem
social skills
healthy relationships
positive influences
Goals and plans

24. “Tweak” Excerpt Discussion Questions
What are some of the reason’s Nic started using drugs?
Support your answer with evidence from the text
Did he have any risk factors for drug dependency?
What questions do have after reading the text?
How was Nic’s life affected by drug abuse?
What could have prevented his drug abuse?
Predict what the future hold’s for Nic.