DRUGS

Good & Bad

Drugs vs. Medicines

DrugsSubstances other than food that change

the structure or function of the body or mind

MedicinesDrugs that are used to treat

or prevent diseases and other

conditions

TYPESof

Medicines/Drugs

Prevent DiseaseVaccines

Fight GermsAntibiotics

Pain ReliefAspirin,Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen

Chronic ConditionsHeart disease, Diabetes, Allergies

Terms to UnderstandSide Effect Any reaction to a medicine other than the one

intended

Tolerance Person’s body becomes use to the effect of the

medicine & needs greater amounts

Prescription Medicine Sold only with written order from a physician

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Safe enough to take without a physician order &

purchased in a store

STIMULANTS

Drugs that speed up the body’s function

Examples:Amphetamines-stimulate CENTRAL

NERVOUS SYSTEMCocaine-illegalCrack Cocaine

DEPRESSANTS

Drugs that slow down body’s function & reaction

Examples:TranquilizersBarbituratesHypnotics

NARCOTICS

Specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription; used to relieve pain

Examples:MorphineCodeineHeroinOxyContin

ILLEGAL DRUGS

Marijuana-THC

HallucinogensPCPLSD (acid)Peyote

ALL AROUNDERS

Drugs which affect all 5 senses Inhalents-Substances whose fumes are

sniffed and inhaled to give a hallucinogenic like high

Shrivels the brain/No oxygen to brain/quickest way to kill portions of brain

Paper plate/Plastic bottleDesigner Drugs-drugs made from

chemicals that resemble illegal substances

DOPAMINE

A neurotransmitter, a hormone, which allows individuals to feel good

Natural High we all get when we accomplish something good or encounter success in our lives

Dopamine Production/Drug UseBrain stops producing dopamine naturally when drug introduced

**Drug High (No longer about chasing high but for survival)

Natural High-Something good happens

Natural Medium-Hang out most of time

**Lose Natural Medium(Even after recovery Nat. Med. Never attained )

Natural Low-Bad day/Sad/does not last long

**Drug Low

**Way Low

DRUG FACTSBrain Development peaks

Womb---------------------2-4years---------------------------------12-22years

What is not strengthened or developed; Do not get back

GATEWAY DRUGS: Alcohol Tobacco Marijuana

Experiment with 1 GATEWAY drug 4x more likely to have drug problem as adultExperiment with all 3 GATEWAY drugs 40,000 x more likely to have problems with drug as adult

ENERGY DRINKSMass amounts of Caffeine Addictive and a stimulant

Guarana-unregulated stimulant similar to caffeineKids smaller body more damageExamples Coke 31 mg of caffeine Full Throttle= 3 cans Coke Monster= 4 cans Coke Red Bull= 4 ½ cans Coke Wired= 9 cans Coke