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Chapter 12 Illegal Drugs
DO NOW 9-10
Make a list of drugs that you think are commonly abused then explain what some reasons are that people use illegal drugs.
DO NOW 9-11
Why is drug abuse especially dangerous for teens? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
DO NOW 9-12
Are all abused drugs considered illegal drugs? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
DO NOW 9-13
On ONE side of your notecard write down as much information as you can about marijuana, inhalants, and Section 1 of your text. You will be able to use this information on your quiz.
Key Terms
Drug Abuse The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug
Overdose The taking of too much of a drug which causes
sickness, loss of consciousness, permanent damage and even death
Illegal Drug Use is Dangerous
Using illegal drugs is not only against the law but it is also extremely dangerous.• Permanent effects on the brain and the body.• You can become addicted.• You can catch infectious diseases from needles.• You can overdose.• You can lose the ability to make responsible decisions about
other risky behavior
Why Do People Begin Using Drugs?
• a desire to experiment• a desire to escape boredom or depression• enjoyment of risk-taking behavior• a belief that drugs solve personal, social, or medical
problems• peer pressure• glamorization of drugs by the media
Teens and Illegal Drug Use
• Most teens feel extreme pressure from family, teachers, friends, and added responsibility.
• Why start taking drugs?• Peer pressure• Desire to fit in• Everyone else is doing it• Escape• Curiosity• Risk takers/thrill seekers
• Teens have a higher risk of addiction to drugs than adults do because teens’ brains are still developing.
• Drug use or abuse can change the function of the brain. • Altering brain development with drug use can lead to a life-long
struggle to overcome addiction
Skits
Class will be divided into 3 groups (divided by rows)
You will design a 3-5 minute skit depicting a teen being pressured by his or her best friends to try marijuana for the first time.
You will perform your skit in front of the class and use refusal skills to try and stop the pressure. (refusal skills reminder…be honest, give a reason, suggest an alternative)
The rest of the class will write down what refusal skills he/she used and at the end be able to offer suggestions on how to cope with the situation better.
Key Terms
Marijuana The dried flowers and leaves of the plant Canabis sativa
that are smoked or mixed in food and eaten for intoxicating effects
Inhalant A drug that is inhaled as a vapor
Club (designer) drug A drug made to closely resemble a common illegal drug
in chemical structure and effectAnabolic Steroid
A synthetic version of the male hormone testosterone that is used to promote muscle development
Types of Illegal Drugs
There are many types of illegal drugs, but they all have three things in common.1. They affect the function of the brain.
2. They are dangerous to your health.
3. They can result in drug dependence and addiction.
Is Marijuana a Safe Drug?
Marijuana
• The active chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
• People who use marijuana build up a tolerance, so they need more and more to get high. This can lead to physical dependence.
Marijuana
Short Term Effects• Slowed thinking ability• Difficulty paying attention• Distorted sense of time and
distance• Giddiness
• Loss of short-term memory• Loss of balance and
coordination• Increased appetite• Anxiety• Panic attacks
• Long Term Effects• Same negative health effects as smoking tobacco.• Marijuana use is also dangerous when driving. The loss of
attention and coordination can make driving high as dangerous as driving drunk.
• Hashish has the same effects as marijuana, but stronger.
Inhalants
• Commonly abused inhalants include paint thinner, glue, gasoline, marker fluid, propane, butane, and nitrous oxide.
• Because inhalants are often common products, they can be easy to get and inexpensive.• Inhalants are a common gateway drug for teens.
Inhalants
Inhalants can be extremely dangerous• Inhalants damage many organs.• Inhalants kill brain cells.• Inhalants can cause sudden death.
Club Drugs
Club Drugs
Ecstasy Other names: MDMA, X, Adam, XTC Both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties Comes in pill form
GHB When combined with other depressants and alcohol
death is even more likely Also considered a date rape drug because it causes
memory problems and it makes you unable to resist.
Club Drugs
Ketamine and PCP People often hurt themselves because you can not feel
pain Also been known for memory loss and comas Violent towards self and others
Look-Alike Drugs Are drugs that have similar effects as club drugs but
are cheaper and you often don’t know what they are made with and how strong they are.
Anabolic Steroids
• Anabolic steroids have a few legitimate medical uses.
• Most people take anabolic steroids illegally and without guidance from a doctor.
• Unlike most drugs of abuse, steroids have no immediate psychoactive effect. Their primary effects are on the body.
Anabolic Steroids
• The table at right shows some of the side effects of anabolic steroids.
• Abusing anabolic steroids can lead to serious health problems.
Key Terms
• Stimulants • drugs that temporarily increase a person’s energy and
alertness.• Depressants
• drugs that cause relaxation and sleepiness.• Opiates
• group of highly addictive drugs derived from the poppy plant that are used as pain relievers, anesthetics, and sedatives.
• Hallucinogens • drugs that distort perceptions and cause a person to see
or hear things that are not real.
Stimulants and Depressants
Common Stimulants
Amphetamines Made in laboratories and prescribed to treat
neurological disorders and life-threatening obesityMethamphetamines
Commonly called meth, crystal, ice, rocks Used by snorting, smoking, injecting, or inhaling Can cause permanent brain, liver and kidney damage
Cocaine/Crack Cocaine Similar effects to meth Can become addicted after 1 use
Common Depressants
Rohypnol Also called roofies Used as a date rape drug Effects include loss of memory while on the drug,
disorientation, and loss of inhibitions DXM
A legal ingredient in cough medicine Similar effects to PCP Can produce hallucinations and bizarre sensations
Opiates
Opiates
Heroine Most common Swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected Heroine users commonly…
Lose their jobs Poor living conditions Health problems Engage in crime
Opium A mild painkiller. Causes slowed heartbeat, slowed
breathing, loss of appetite, and loss of inhibitions.Morphine and Codeine
Used for patients in extreme pain
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens
LSD Taken in tablets or absorbed through the tongue on small paper
squares Effects are unpredictable
Increases energy Alters mood Creates strange thoughts and sensations Causes nausea Vomiting Dizziness Bizarre body sensations Huge emotional swings
Mushrooms Similar effects to LSD Eaten raw or mixed with food Alters sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and touch
Key Terms
Neonatal abstinence syndrome Drug withdrawal that occurs in newborn infants whose
mothers were frequent drug users during pregnancyRecovering
The process of learning to live without drugsIntervention
Confronting a drug user about his or her drug abuse problem to stop him or her from using drugs
Relapse A return to using drugs while trying to recover from
drug addiction
Risks of Drug Use
• The dangers of intoxication, side effects, and addiction are not the only risks of drug abuse.
• Other risks include• car accidents• accidental injury or death• violence and other criminal activity• unplanned pregnancy• sexually transmitted diseases
Warning Signs
If you suspect someone you care about is using drugs look for these signs and symptoms Unusual emotional reactions Withdraws from family intimacy and activities Repeatedly breaks household or school rules Starts hanging out with different friends Starts to dress differently
12 Principals to Effective Drug Treatment
1. No single treatment works for everyone.2. Treatment should be available and easy to
access.3. The best treatment also addresses problems
other than addiction.4. Treatment should offer multiple services.5. The longer an abuser stays in treatment, the
more effective it is.6. Group therapy builds skills for resisting
drugs and developing relationships without drugs.
12 Principals to Effective Drug Treatment
7. Medications can be an important part of treatment.
8. Mental illness should be treated along with addiction.
9. Treatment does not need to be voluntary. 10.Patients should be monitored.11.Programs should test for HIV/AIDS,
hepatitis, and other diseases.12.Recovery may require several periods of
treatment to combat relapse.
Saying No to Drugs
Say no firmly.Buy yourself time.Give good reasons.State the consequences.Say no again and include an alternate activity.Walk away.
DO NOW 9-17
The top 10 overall health concerns for U.S. children in 2011 and the percentage of adults who rate each item as a “big problem” include:1. Childhood obesity, 33%2. Drug abuse, 33%3. Smoking and tobacco use, 25%4. Teen pregnancy, 24%5. Bullying, 24%6. Internet safety, 23%7. Stress, 22%8. Alcohol abuse, 20%9. Driving accidents, 20%10. Sexting, 20%
Out of the top 3 health concerns for teen s why are 2 of the top 3 illegal and the one at the top is not? Do you think that this is right? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences. Is there anything on this chart that you disagree with or is there something that you think should be added.
DO NOW 9-18
What are some of the things that people will say to you to try and convince you to start doing drugs? What would some of your responses be in denying their urges to try and get you to start?
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