Drugs
What class of drugs in completely illegal?
Hallucinogens
What is a drug?
Substances that cause changes in a person's physical or psychological state. Any substance that alters the body or mind
What classification of drug does alcohol fall under?
Depressant
What is the first step to addiction
Experimentation
What are narcotics?
drugs relax the user and provide relief from PAIN
What are depressants?
List 2 Short term effects of alcohol:
Impaired judgment, reduced coordination, slowed reaction time
Name a potential short-term effect of alcohol or drug consumption
Altered judgment and coordination
Euphoria or relaxation (depending on the substance)
Increased heart rate or slowed breathing
List 3 effects of steroids
Men- shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, impotence, baldness, difficulty urinating, development of breasts
Women- facial/ body hair, deepened voice, breast reduction, change/ absence of a period, development of “Adam’s apple”
Both sexes- acne, body rashes, swelling of feet, trembling, bad breath, decrease in HDL (good cholesterol), hypertension, liver damage, aching joint, heart damage, increased chance of injury, mood swings (ROID RAGE)
What are stimulants?
Substances that SPEED UP the CNS
List 2 factors influence alcohol absorption
Food intake, alcohol concentration, body weight, and gender
Name a potential long-term effect of drug or alcohol abuse
Addiction and dependence
Organ damage (liver, heart, brain)
Mental health issues (depression, anxiety)
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in tobacco products?
Nicotine
Define Hallucinogens:
psychedelics that affect a person’s perception of sights, sounds, touch, smell
Why do men and women absorb alcohol differently?
Women have less blood and more body fat causing quicker abosorption
List 2 signs of overdose and what you should do if you think someone has overdosed
Signs:
Unconsciousness
Difficulty breathing
Seizures
What should you do?
Call 911 immediately.
Stay with the person.
Provide first aid if trained.
Which type of steroid is performance enhancing?
Anabolic
Name 2 classes of drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Opiates
How does alcohol effect the heart?
What are carcinogens?
cancer-causing agents