Drugs Chapter 16

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What is a DRUG???

• A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state.

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Medical Drugs

• Many drugs are used as medicine.

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Using Drugs

• When using medicine, it is important to follow safe practices, such as following the directions on the bottle.

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Helpful Effects of Drugs

• If used properly, drugs can be very valuable.

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Misusing Drugs

• Misusing drugs can lead to drug abuse or even addiction.

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Abusing Drugs

• Drug abuse can quickly get out of control.

• Drug abuse causes problems in every part of a person’s life by interfering with relationships and school.

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Types of Drugs

Stimulants: Any drug that increases the body’s activity.

• Cocaine

• Crack cocaine

• Methamphetamine

Types of Drugs

Depressant: Any drug that decreases activity in the body.

• Rohypnol

• Alcohol

Types of Drugs

Marijuana: A powerful drug that affects mind and body

Types of Drugs

Opiates:Any drug that is produced from the milk of the opium poppy. Painkillers

• Prescription

• Heroin

• Morphine

Types of Drugs

Hallucinogens: Any drug that causes a person to hallucinate

• LSD, acid, blotter• Magic mushrooms, shrooms• PCP, angel dust, dust, superweed,

ozone• Peyote, buttons, cactus, mescaline

Types of Drugs

Inhalants: Any drug that is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.

• Household cleaners• Spray paint• Glues• Freon• Nitrous oxide

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Designer Drugs: Any drugs that is produced by making a small chemical change to a drug that already exists.

• Ecstasy, X, Adam, XTC, E

• GHB• K, Ketamine, special K, Kit Kat, Vitamin

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Recovering from Drug Abuse

• Recovering physically and psychologically from drug abuse is much harder than refusing drugs.

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Treatment

• There are several treatment options for people who abuse drugs.

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