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Drug misuse and substance abuse are
life-threatening behaviors.
substance abuse
illegal drugs
illicit drug
overdose
addiction
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse includes the use of illegal
substances, as well as the misuse of legal
substances.
Medicines can be accidentally used in an
improper way or intentionally abused.
_________ Abuse
__________Abuse includes the overuse, or
multiple use of a drug, use of an illegal drug, or use
of a drug with alcohol.
___________ abuse
Any unnecessary or improper use of
chemical substances for non-medical
purposes
Substance Abuse
Overuse of a
drug
Substance
abuse includes:
Multiple use of
a drug
Use of an illegal
drug
Use of a drug
with alcohol
Substance Abuse
Some abused substances are _________drugs.
__________ drugs
Chemical substances that people of
any age may not lawfully manufacture,
possess, buy, or sell
Substance Abuse
_______ drug use includes the sale of prescription
drugs to those for whom the drugs are not
intended.
__________ drug use
The use or sale of any substance that
is illegal or otherwise not permitted
Factors That Influence Teens
Peer Pressure
Family Members
Role Models
Media Messages
Perceptions of Drug Behavior
Misleading Information
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Illegal drug use can lead to death.
_________ abuse is a leading cause of crime,
suicide, and unintentional injuries.
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs puts you at risk of an ________ or
of contracting infectious diseases such as hepatitis
B and HIV.
_________
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction
to taking a large amount of a drug
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing _____ affects your mental health by
impairing your ability to reason and think.
The influence of _______ drug use may cause
teens to behave in ways that go against their
values.
Other Effects of Drug Use
People who abuse drugs can develop _________.
This is a condition in which the _____ becomes
accustomed to the drug and causes the user to
experience a need for more and more of the drug
to achieve the desired effect.
Other Effects of Drug Use
Psychological dependence: A drug abuser ______
that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to
function normally.
Physiological dependence: A drug abuser develops
a chemical ______ for a drug and experiences
symptoms of withdrawal when the effects of the
drug wear off.
Other Effects of Drug Use
A person with an __________ is someone who
requires persistent, compulsive use of a substance
known by the user to be harmful.
_____________
A physiological or psychological
dependence on a drug
Other Effects of Drug Use
A user takes a drug to experience
short-term pleasure.
The Addiction
Cycle
The user takes
the drug again to
relieve withdrawal
symptoms and
repeat the feelings of
short-term pleasure.
As the effects of
the drug wear off,
the user then
experiences
symptoms of
withdrawal.
Consequences for Others
If a pregnant female takes drugs, those drugs are
passed to the fetus.
The fetus may be born with birth defects,
behavioral problems, or a drug addiction.
The consequences of drug abuse—mental,
emotional, physical, legal, and social—are 100
percent preventable.
By choosing a drug-free lifestyle, you avoid these
consequences.
JUST SAY NO!
Using marijuana has serious physical,
mental, social, and legal consequences.
_________ is one of the most widely used illegal
drugs.
Marijuana
Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of ________.
____________
A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers
are usually smoked for their intoxicating
effects
Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a possible _______ drug,
a drug that may lead the user to try other, more
dangerous drugs.
Studies have shown that a teen who uses
marijuana is ___ times more likely to use cocaine
than a teen who has never used marijuana.
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
Because marijuana is often smoked, users face the
same health risks as tobacco smokers.
Marijuana smoke contains _____ cancer-causing
chemicals than tobacco smoke.
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
THC, the main psychoactive
ingredient in marijuana, is
stored in body fat and
traces of it can be present
in the blood for as long as a
month.
Inhalants
Some _________ are prescribed by doctors, while
others are inhaled to achieve a high.
___________
Substances whose fumes are
sniffed or inhaled to give effect
Inhalants
liver and kidney damage
blindness
Inhaling solvents,
aerosols, glues,
paints, varnishes, and
gasoline can cause
brain damage
paralysis
cardiac arrest
death
Consequences of Steroid Use
The use of _______________ steroids can result
in unnatural muscle growth.
_________________ steroids
Synthetic substances similar to
male sex hormones
Consequences of Steroid Use
Side Effects of Steroid Use
weak tendons and ligaments
HIV or hepatitis B
weight gain
violent behavior
acne
extreme mood swings
high blood pressure
depression
liver and kidney tumors
paranoia
Consequences of Steroid Use
Effects on
Males
Shrinking testicles, reduced sperm
count, baldness, development of breasts,
increased risk of prostate cancer
Effects on
Females
Facial hair, baldness, menstrual cycle
changes, a deepened voice
Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
Four Main Groups of Psychoactive Drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
_______ Drugs
The term _____ drug describes drugs found at
concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties, called
raves.
These drugs are sometimes disguised in foods, or
slipped into drinks and taken without a person’s
knowledge.
Club Drugs
Many club drugs are __________ drugs.
__________drugs
Synthetic drugs that are made to
imitate the effects of other drugs
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and
______________ effects.
______________
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts,
and sense perceptions, including
vision, hearing, smell, and touch
Rohypnol
Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are __________, or
sedatives that are colorless, odorless, and
tasteless.
_____________
Drugs that tend to slow the
central nervous system
Rohypnol
Rohypnol is called the “_____-____” drug.
Engaging in sexual activity with a person under the
influence of a date-rape drug is a criminal offense.
Meth
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a ___________.
_____________
A drug that increases the action of
the central nervous system, the
heart, and other organs
Meth
Meth takes a great physical toll and can cause
depression, paranoia, delusions, and death.
Other Stimulants
The _________ in tobacco products is a highly
effective stimulant.
The _________ in coffee, tea, cola, and power
drinks are all stimulants.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a rapidly acting, powerful and highly
___________stimulant.
Users may experience a surge of self-confidence
and euphoria followed by an emotional letdown.
Crack
Crack, also called _____ or freebase rock, reaches
the brain seconds after being smoked or injected.
Once in the blood, crack
causes the heart rate and
blood pressure to soar to
dangerous levels.
DXM
DXM, or “tussin,” is a _______ suppressant sold as
an over-the-counter medicine.
When misused, it can cause hallucinations,
paranoia, panic attacks, nausea, increased heart
rate and blood pressure, seizures, and addiction.
Opiates
Abusing opiates ______ the senses, causes
drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow
breathing, convulsions, coma, and death.
Opiates
Drugs such as those derived from the opium
plant that are obtainable only by prescription
and are used to relieve pain
Codeine
Codeine is a ________ addictive ingredient in
some prescription _________ medicines.
Codeine use can cause drowsiness, dizziness,
labored breathing, low blood pressure, seizures,
and respiratory arrest.
Morphine
Morphine is sometimes prescribed to treat severe
______, but is generally used for only a short time.
Side effects include fast or slow heartbeat,
seizures, hallucinations, blurred vision, rashes, and
difficulty swallowing.
Heroin
Heroin is a processed form of ___________ that is
injected, snorted, or smoked.
Heroin slows breathing and pulse rate and can
cause infection of the heart lining and valves, liver
disease, coma, or death.
Oxycodone
Oxycodone contains a strong opiate. It is often
referred to by the brand name ___________®.
A side effect of this drug is suppression of the
respiratory system, which cause death from
respiratory failure.
Answers
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse includes the overuse, or
multiple use of a drug, use of an illegal drug, or use
of a drug with alcohol.
Substance abuse
Any unnecessary or improper use of
chemical substances for non-medical
purposes
Substance Abuse
Some abused substances are illegal drugs.
Illegal drugs
Chemical substances that people of
any age may not lawfully manufacture,
possess, buy, or sell
Substance Abuse
Illicit drug use includes the sale of prescription
drugs to those for whom the drugs are not
intended.
Illicit drug use
The use or sale of any substance that
is illegal or otherwise not permitted
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Illegal drug use can lead to death.
Substance abuse is a leading cause of crime,
suicide, and unintentional injuries.
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs puts you at risk of an overdose or
of contracting infectious diseases such as hepatitis
B and HIV.
Overdose
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction
to taking a large amount of a drug
How Drugs Affect Your Health
Abusing drugs affects your mental health by
impairing your ability to reason and think.
The influence of illegal drug use may cause teens
to behave in ways that go against their values.
Other Effects of Drug Use
People who abuse drugs can develop tolerance.
This is a condition in which the body becomes
accustomed to the drug and causes the user to
experience a need for more and more of the drug
to achieve the desired effect.
Other Effects of Drug Use
Psychological dependence: A drug abuser believes
that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to
function normally.
Physiological dependence: A drug abuser develops
a chemical need for a drug and experiences
symptoms of withdrawal when the effects of the
drug wear off.
Other Effects of Drug Use
A person with an addiction is someone who
requires persistent, compulsive use of a substance
known by the user to be harmful.
Addiction
A physiological or psychological
dependence on a drug
Marijuana
Using marijuana has serious physical,
mental, social, and legal consequences.
Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal
drugs.
Marijuana
Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of marijuana.
Marijuana
A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers
are usually smoked for their intoxicating
effects
Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a possible gateway drug,
a drug that may lead the user to try other, more
dangerous drugs.
Studies have shown that a teen who uses
marijuana is 15 times more likely to use cocaine
than a teen who has never used marijuana.
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use
Because marijuana is often smoked, users face the
same health risks as tobacco smokers.
Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing
chemicals than tobacco smoke.
Inhalants
Some inhalants are prescribed by doctors, while
others are inhaled to achieve a high.
Inhalants
Substances whose fumes are
sniffed or inhaled to give effect
Consequences of Steroid Use
The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids can
result in unnatural muscle growth.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Synthetic substances similar to
male sex hormones
Club Drugs
The term club drug describes drugs found at
concerts, dance clubs, and drug parties, called
raves.
These drugs are sometimes disguised in foods, or
slipped into drinks and taken without a person’s
knowledge.
Club Drugs
Many club drugs are designer drugs.
Designer drugs
Synthetic drugs that are made to
imitate the effects of other drugs
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ecstasy, or MDMA, has both stimulant and
hallucinogenic effects.
Hallucinogens
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts,
and sense perceptions, including
vision, hearing, smell, and touch
Rohypnol
Rohypnol, or “roofies,” are depressants, or
sedatives that are colorless, odorless, and
tasteless.
Depressants
Drugs that tend to slow the
central nervous system
Rohypnol
Rohypnol is called the “date-rape” drug.
Engaging in sexual activity with a person under the
influence of a date-rape drug is a criminal offense.
Meth
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant.
Stimulant
A drug that increases the action of
the central nervous system, the
heart, and other organs
Other Stimulants
The nicotine in tobacco products is a highly
effective stimulant.
The caffeine in coffee, tea, cola, and power drinks
are all stimulants.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a rapidly acting, powerful and highly
addictive stimulant.
Users may experience a surge of self-confidence
and euphoria followed by an emotional letdown.
Crack
Crack, also called rock or freebase rock, reaches
the brain seconds after being smoked or injected.
Once in the blood, crack
causes the heart rate and
blood pressure to soar to
dangerous levels.
DXM
DXM, or “tussin,” is a cough suppressant sold as
an over-the-counter medicine.
When misused, it can cause hallucinations,
paranoia, panic attacks, nausea, increased heart
rate and blood pressure, seizures, and addiction.
Opiates
Abusing opiates dulls the senses, causes
drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow
breathing, convulsions, coma, and death.
Opiates
Drugs such as those derived from the opium
plant that are obtainable only by prescription
and are used to relieve pain
Codeine
Codeine is a highly addictive ingredient in some
prescription cough medicines.
Codeine use can cause drowsiness, dizziness,
labored breathing, low blood pressure, seizures,
and respiratory arrest.
Morphine
Morphine is sometimes prescribed to treat severe
pain, but is generally used for only a short time.
Side effects include fast or slow heartbeat,
seizures, hallucinations, blurred vision, rashes, and
difficulty swallowing.
Heroin
Heroin is a processed form of morphine that is
injected, snorted, or smoked.
Heroin slows breathing and pulse rate and can
cause infection of the heart lining and valves, liver
disease, coma, or death.
Oxycodone
Oxycodone contains a strong opiate. It is often
referred to by the brand name OxyContin®.
A side effect of this drug is supression of the
respiratory system, which cause death from
respiratory failure.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. What is an overdose?
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking
a large amount of a drug
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. How can an addiction affect your health?
Addiction affects physical health by increasing the
risk of contracting diseases. Your mental health is
affected because drugs impair a teens’ ability to
reason and think. Social health is affected because
teens who use drugs may lose friendships with teens
who choose to live drug-free.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. How does drug abuse affect society?
It can lead to crime and violence, as well as
injury and death from vehicle collisions.
These effects also have an economic cost to
society.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. What body systems are harmed by
smoking marijuana?
The respiratory, immune, nervous, and
reproductive systems
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. What are inhalants?
Substances whose fumes are sniffed or
inhaled to give a mind-altering effect
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. Why does using steroids for increasing
muscle strength often result in injury?
Although steroids can increase muscle
strength, the associated tendons and
ligaments do not get stronger.
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. On what body system do psychoactive
drugs act?
The central nervous system
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. Name the four types of drugs described
in this lesson and give an example of
each.
Sample answers: Stimulants: cocaine;
depressants: GHB; opiates: morphine;
hallucinogens: PCP
After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. What are opiates?
Drugs such as those derived from the opium
plant that are obtainable only by prescription
and are used to relieve pain