1. Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Marijuana and other Illegal Drugs P.281
Bellringer: Think-Pair-Share
What do you think when you hear the word “marijuana”?

2. Street Drugs Any drug not obtained by a doctor or OTC
Sold outside the law
Don’t know what’s in it

3. Marijuana THC is the active ingredient Effects
Reduces memory, reaction time, and coordination
Impairs judgment
Reduces initiative and ambition
Increases heart rate, lowers body temperature
Dangers heart and lungs
Increases appetite
Interferes with development
May cause addiction

4. Hallucinogens Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses PCP
Loss of coordination
Heart rate increases
Blood pressure increases
Body temp. increases
Convulsions
Heart and Lung failure
Bizarre and violent behavior
Temporary psychosis
False feeling of superpowers

5. Hallucinogens LSD Blood pressure increases Heart rate increases
Body temp. increases
Chills, nausea, and tremors
Sleepiness
Unpredictable behavior
Flashbacks
False feeling of superpowers

6. Inhalants
Any substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to cause a mind altering sensation
“Huffing”

7. Club Drugs Get their name from the location of the use of these drugs
Ecstasy
GHB
Rohypnol
Ketamine

8. Performance Enhancing Drugs
Anabolic steroids
Synthetic testosterone
Acne
Mood swings
Cancer
HGH
Erythropoietin
Lance Armstrong, others