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Chapter 10
Alcohol and
Other Drugs
Lesson 3
What are Illegal Drugs?
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 illegal drugs
Drugs that are made and used purely for
their effects
 marijuana
An illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant
 inhalants
Substances whose fumes or vapors are
inhaled, or breathed in
 stimulants
Drugs that speed up the body’s functions
 anabolic steroids Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone
 narcotics
Strong drugs that relieve pain
 hallucinogens
Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to
create or distort images and to see and hear
things that aren’t real
In this lesson, you will learn to
 identify the dangers of illegal drugs.
 explain the risks of using marijuana and inhalants.
 identify the risks of using stimulants, narcotics, anabolic
steroids, and hallucinogens.
Identifying Cause and Effect
Make a two-column chart. In the
first column, write the names of
the drugs you learned about. In
the second, list the effects of
these drugs.
Drug
Effects
Illegal Drugs
Using illegal drugs can result
in stiff fines, imprisonment,
permanent health damage,
and death.
illegal drugs Drugs that are made
and used purely for
their effects
Inhalants
Most inhalants are found in household products like
adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint.
inhalants Substances whose fumes or
vapors are inhaled, or breathed in
Inhalants
Causes
Hallucinations
Causes
Damage to
Brain Cells
Can Cause
Coma
Marijuana
Marijuana is also known as pot or weed.
marijuana An illegal drug that comes
from the hemp plant
Marijuana is usually smoked.
Marijuana
Increases
Heart Rate
Decreases
Energy Level
Interferes with
Memory
Interferes with
Concentration
Causes
Hallucinations and
Panic Attacks
Causes
Long-Term
Brain Damage
Stimulants
Illegal stimulants include cocaine and
methamphetamines.
stimulants Drugs that speed up the body’s functions
Stimulants
Increases
Heart Rate
Increases
Breathing
Causes Loss
of Coordination
Can Cause
Physical Collapse
Can Cause
Heart Failure
Can Cause
Brain Damage
Cocaine and Crack
Increases
Blood Pressure
Causes Loss
of Appetite
Increases
Heart Rate
Causes
Restlessness
Causes Tendency
to Engage in
Other High-Risk
Behaviors
Methamphetamine
Causes
Abnormal
Level of Activity
Can Cause
Brain Damage
Causes
Decreased
Appetite
Causes
Breathing
Problems
Can Cause
Stroke
Anabolic Steroids
Some athletes use anabolic steroids to increase their
body weight. They should never be used this way.
anabolic steroids Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone
Anabolic Steroids
Causes
Violent Behavior
Causes
Depression
Can Cause
Liver and Brain
Cancer
Causes Problems
with Sexual
Development
Can Cause
Heart Attack
Narcotics
Some narcotics are medicines prescribed by
doctors.
narcotics Strong drugs that relieve pain
The most commonly used illegal narcotic is heroin.
Hallucinogens
Use of hallucinogens can lead to strange and/or
violent behaviors, confusion, depression, and brain
damage.
hallucinogens Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to create or
distort images and to see and hear things that aren’t real
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Vocabulary Define inhalant. Use the word in a
sentence.
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
Recall What is a street name for crack cocaine?
Describe this illegal drug.
Lesson 3 Review
What I Learned
List What are some of the health risks associated with
heroin use?
Lesson 3 Review
Thinking Critically
Apply Suppose a friend told you steroids were safe
because they are sometimes used as a medicine. How
would you respond? Is this valid health information?
Lesson 3 Review
Thinking Critically
Analyze One day, as Wesley is leaving baseball
practice, an older teen offers him some pills. “These
will help you hit the ball a mile,” the teen says. What
advice would you give Wesley?
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Chapter 10
Alcohol and
Other Drugs
Lesson 3
What are Illegal Drugs?
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