Lesson 1
Describe the difference between prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Over-the-counter drugs care medicine that can be bought without a doctors order
Prescription drugs are medicine that can only be obtained with a doctors order
- Difficulty thinking clearly
- Lack of coordination
- Slowed reaction time
- Stronger emotions
- Impaired judgement
The unpleasant reaction experienced when no longer taking a drug after being addicted
Withdrawl
Who can you go to for help if your friend has a drug problem?
- Parents/Guardian
- Teacher
- School nurse
- Guidance councilor
List one safety rule you should follow for taking medicine
- Take medicine only from parents/guardians
- Follow the instructions
- Tell your doctor about any OTC drugs
- Take only your own medicines
- Stop taking the medicine if you have bad side effects
- Keep medicine in their containers
- Check the seal
Name 2 long term effects of drinking alcohol
- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Cancer (mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon)
- Birth defects
- Social problems
Over time a person can build up a _______ to a drug, and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect
Tolerance
What's one reason a person might start using drugs?
- Family difficulties
- Drug abuse around them
- Peer pressure
- Depression/Anxiety
- Media
A strong desire to do something even though it is harmful.
Addiction
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration?
The amount of alcohol in a persons bloodstream
The chemical in marijuana that makes people feel high
THC
What is the last step of the drug recovery process?
The person stays drug free
What are 3 things you will find on an OTC medicine label
- Ingredients
- Uses
- Directions
- Expiration date
- Warnings
12 oz of beer = 4 oz of wine = ___ oz of liquor
1
Name one type of a stimulant drug
- Caffeine
- Amphetamines
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
AA and NA are both examples of a recovery program. What do they stand for?
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
List the 4 steps that lead to drug dependence.
1. Initial use of the drug without a health reason
2. Continued use of the drug
3. More of the drug is needed to get the same effect
4. The person becomes dependent
A drug that slows down your body functions
Depressant
List one possible effect of inhaling chemicals such as gasoline, paint, and cleaning products
- Brain/lung/liver/kidney damage
- Hearing loss
- Suffocation
- Sudden heart failure
- Muscle weakness and spasms
What is the first step of the drug recovery process?
The person decides to get help