Categories of Drugs
A drug that speeds up your CNS
Stimulant
Addiction is what kind of disease?
(Hormonal, Respiratory, Brain, Cardiovascular)
Brain
Injections with a needle,
Swallowing, eating, drinking
Snorting
Inhale
Transdermal Application (Patch)
Suppositories
A drug that slows down your CNS
This organization was founded to empower & inspire youth to develop courage & skills to live life drug free
Natural High
What is an opioid? List at least 2 facts : definition, example, issue, etc...
Drugs derived from opium plant that create a sedative effect on the Central Nervous System.
Opioids, particularly diverted prescription drugs, often enter the community through the family medicine cabinet, theft and robbery of local pharmacies, and through fraudulent prescriptions.
Ex: Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodene, Fentanyl, Methadone, Morphine, Hydrocodone
How do drugs affect our CNS?
Changes the way we think, feel, and behave
The strength of a drug is known as....
Potency
1. Family genetics
2. Stress or problems in your life
3. Early use of drugs
4. Childhood trauma
5. Drinking before the age of 15
6. Low self-esteem
7. Smoking Cigarettes or using Tobacco
8. Poor grades
9. Lacking family support
10. Friends who use
Cocaine, Crack, and Meth are known as what kind of drug?
Stimulants
The effects felt after stopping a drug
withdrawal
Define substance abuse
Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes
Psilocybin, LSD, Ecstasy, DXM are known as what kind of drugs....
Hallucinogens
A large dose or more potency to produce the same effect as before is known as...
Tolerance
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is highly addictive, strong, dangerous, and fast acting. You may never know it is there
Originally developed for medical purposes, it is used to manage severe pain, such as in cancer patients or after surgery. Illicit fentanyl is often produced illegally and mixed into street drugs.
what are the four stages of addiction?
Experimentation, Regular Use, Substance Abuse/Risky Behavior, Addiction or Chemical Dependency