* marijuana * methamphetamines * bath salts * prescription drugs * inhalants *

* Marijuana * Methamphetamines * Bath Salts * Prescription Drugs * Inhalants *

Schedule I◦ Drug has high potential for abuse◦ Drug has no currently accepted medical use ◦ Lack of accepted safety for use of the drug

Schedule II◦ Drug has high potential for abuse◦ Drug has currently accepted medical use (with

severe restrictions)◦ Abuse of the drug may lead to severe

psychological or physical dependence

SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2

Marijuana Heroin Ecstasy (MDMA) LSD GHB Mescaline Peyote Psilocybin (mushrooms) DMT

Cocaine Methadone Oxycodone Morphine PCP Amphetamines Methamphetamines

Plant Dried Greenish-brown Most widely used illegal drug

Mind altering

Active ingredient that makes a marijuana user high.

“This measure removes state-law prohibitions against producing, processing, and selling marijuana, subject to licensing and regulation by the liquor control board; allow limited possession of marijuana by persons aged 21 and over; and impose 25% excise taxes on wholesale and retail sales of marijuana, earmarking revenue for purposes that include substance-abuse prevention, research, education, and healthcare. Laws prohibiting driving under the influence would be amended to include maximum threshold for THC blood concentration.”

December 6, 2012: legal possession and DUI limits go in to effect

State has now through December 1, 2013 to establish all rules

Personal “grow” remains illegal unless individual has a medical card

No business within 1,000 feet from public schools

Business must be licensed; selling/distributing unlicensed marijuana remains illegal

21 and over to possess/use

Euphoric feeling Lack of motivation Lowered inhibitions Cotton mouth (dry

mouth/throat) Increased appetite Impaired coordination,

concentration, and memory

Increased heart rate

Poor performance at school or work

Impaired sexual development and fertility

Damage to lungs and pulmonary system

Paranoia Hallucinations Health risks

20 words◦ Said once◦ No writing/talking

while words are being read

Write as many as you can remember!

Students Bear Idea Fork Helmet Balloon Foot Ear Sick Chair

Sports Chicken Drugs Talk Car Whistle Paper Icicle Chalk Dog

Turtle Piano Face Teacher Alcohol Boot Write Sweatshirt Marker Summer

Health Poster Kangaroo Key Soccer Drink Truck Watch Hair Drive

1. Write a short paragraph (at least 5 sentences) explaining your thoughts/reactions to the idea that marijuana is a “safe” drug, or a “safer” drug than others.

2. What are your thoughts on Washington’s legalization of marijuana? Do you agree or disagree with the new law? Why?

Write 3 facts you learn from the video …

List 4 dangers of bath salts as you watch the video clip …

Ritalin (Stimulant) Adderall (Stimulant) OxyContin (Pain reliever) Xanax (Tranquilizer) Also prescription amphetamines to lose

weight, or prescription steroids to bulk up.

1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription pain medication

1 in 10 report abusing prescription stimulants

1 in 10 has abused cough medicine

Teens think these drugs are safe because they have legitimate uses, but taking them w/o a prescription to get high or self medicate can be dangerous and just as addictive as a street narcotic.

*Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s annual tracking study.

Medicine cabinets of friends, family and acquaintances.

Some teens traffic among themselves- handing out or selling “extra” pills of their own, or pills they’ve acquired or stolen from classmates.

A very small minority of teens say they get their prescription drugs illegally from doctors, pharmacists or over the internet.

Get high Manage or regulate their lives Additional energy and focus Feel no pain Cope with academic, social or emotional

stress

Overdose (especially on pain relievers) ◦ Especially when mixed with other drugs/alcohol

Dependency & addiction

Paint thinners and removers Stains and varnishes Adhesives Nail polish and removers Spot removers, cleaning agents Gasoline Lighter fluid

- Sniffed directly from container

- Aerosol sprays- Bags or rags

Overdosing – respiratory depression “Sudden sniffing death” – Heart stoppage Nose & mouth lesions, runny nose Liver & kidney damage Brain damage