Drugs
Compare prescription medicines to OTC medicines
A prescription is a written order from a doctor for a specific medicine. OTC are medicines that can be bought without a prescription.
Name the term that describes a drug that changes how a person perceives, thinks, or feels
What is Psychoactive
Define the term addiction
A condition in which a person can no longer control his or her drug use
Define the term intoxication
The physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol
Identify the term that means a person who chooses not to drink alcohol in a social setting so that he or she can safely drive himself or herself and others
What is Designated Driver
State the term used to describe an effect that is caused by a drug and that is different from the drug's intended effect.
What is Side Effect
Name the term for what can happen if you take an anithistamine and cold medicine together.
What is Drug Interaction
Name the term that means " the uncomfortable phyical and psychological symptoms produced when a phyically dependent drug user stops using drugs
What is Withdrawal
State why alcohol is considered a drug
Alcohol is considered a drug because it causes a chenge in a person's physical and emotional state.
List the legal charges that a teen can face if he or she caught drinking and driving
DUI and DWI
Explain why some drugs are called drugs of abuse
Drugs that people take for mind-altering effects that have no medical purpose
What is the role of clinical trails in the drug approval process?
Drugs are tested on animals, then are tested on humans, then tested on humans who have the illness that the drug is meant to treat
How do some drugs affect emotions?
Drugs of abuse, interrupt the balance between the many neurotranmitters needed for normal brain functioning.
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism ?
Alcohol abuse - drinking too much alcohol, drinking it too often, or drinking it at inappropriate times
Alcoholism - a disease that causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking behavior
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
List four ways drugs can enter the body
Implanted pumps - Inhalation - Injection - Transdermal patches - Ingestion - Topical application
List four side effects of some medicines
Diarrhea, Drowsiness, allergic reactions, stomach ulcers
What is the path of addiction ?
Drug Use - Tolerance - Dependence - Addiction
List three short term effects of alcohol use on the body
Nausea - Vomiting - Dehydration - Loss of judgement and self control - Reduced reaction time - Poor vision - Memory loss - Blackout - Coma - Death
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Analgesics do what ?
relieve pain
List three things you should ask your doctor about any medicine she or he prescribes to you
Why do I need to take this medicine ?
When should I take the medicine ?
For how long should I take the medicine ?
Are there any side effects ?
What should I do if a side effect occurs?
Should I avoid any other medications, dietary supplements, foods, drinks or activities while I take the medicine?
What do I do if I miss a does?
What are the brand names and generic names of this medicine?
Can I take the generic medicine ?
Identify four behaviors that could be warning signs of drug abuse and addiction
Loss of interest in schoolwork
Dramatic change of appearance
Change of friends
Unexplained mood swings
Absences from school
Dramatic change in eating habits
Excessive secretiveness or lying
Unexplained need for money
List the long term effects of alcohol on the body
Permanent damage to the body - Brain - Heart - Immune System - Small Intestine - Liver - Mouth
List three warning Signs of Alcoholism
Drinking to deal with anger
Changing friends
Being defensive about drinking
Feeling depressed
Drinking more for the same high
Drinking alone
Drinking to get drunk
Experiencing memory lapses as a result of drinking alcohol