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DRUGS

DRUGS. BRAINPOP VIDEO CLIP. http ://www.brainpop.com/health/personalhealth/drugabuse /. Definition of a Drug?. A chemical substance that, when taken into the body, will change functioning of the body/mind in some way. Over the Counter Drug- a drug that can be purchased without a prescription

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DRUGS

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  1. DRUGS

  2. BRAINPOP VIDEO CLIP • http://www.brainpop.com/health/personalhealth/drugabuse/

  3. Definition of a Drug? • A chemical substance that, when taken into the body, will change functioning of the body/mind in some way.

  4. Over the Counter Drug- a drug that can be purchased without a prescription • Prescription Drugs- is a medicine that can be obtained only with a written order from a licensed health professional. • Illegal Drug Use- is the wrong use, possession, manufacture, or sale of controlled drugs; and the use possession, manufacture, or sale for illegal drugs.

  5. How is a drug taken in the body? • By Mouth • Inhaled • Smoked • Injected • Applied to Skin

  6. What is a Psychological Dependence and physical dependence? • Psychological Dependence- A mental desire for the drug. They believe they must have the drug to get through the day. • Physical Dependence- the body needs the drug. The drug must be present in the body for the person to feel normal and not feel sick.

  7. What is withdrawal? Signs and symptoms • Withdrawal- a condition that occurs when a person with a physical dependence stops the drug. • Signs and Symptoms • Vomiting • Restless/Shaking • Losing Sleep • Depression • Severe Stomach Cramping

  8. What is Drug Tolerance? • The change in the body’s response to the drug so that larger and larger doses are needed for the same desired effect.

  9. What is a stimulant? • Drugs that speed up body functions (like the heart and lungs) so they become faster than normal • Examples: • Caffeine-a legal drug that is found in chocolate, coffee, tea, soda, prescription drugs, and OTC drugs. • Cocaine and Crack-a high addictive drug ob obtained from the leave of the coca bush. • Amphetamines (speed)- chemically manufactured drugs that are highly addictive.

  10. Depressants • Drugs that slow down body functions so they become slower than normal. • Examples: • Marijuana-a drug containing THC that impairs short term memory and changes moods • Inhalants- chemicals that are breathe in and produced immediate effects • Alcohol- An alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains ethanol (commonly called alcohol). Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beer, wine, andspirits.

  11. Hallucinogens • Drugs that changes how a person’s brain works. A person may see, hear, smell, taste, and feel things that do not exist. • Examples: • LSD- hallucinogen that is often sold in powder, tablet, or capsule form. Flashbacks can be produced • PCP-also known as angel dust, body actions to speed up or slow down. • Ecstasy (MDMA)-is an illegal drug that can act as a stimulant as well as a hallucinogen.

  12. Any Questions about Drug?

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