Narcotics
Is heroin a legal narcotic?
No
Name an example of a legal stimulant.
Coffee, Nicotine, Caffeine
Name an example of a legal depressant?
Alcohol, Valium (prescription), Zanex (prescription)
What is drug misuse?
- Using a drug without following directions
- Taking more of a drug than the doctor ordered
- Using a drug prescribed for someone else
- Giving your prescription to someone else
Name one reason why a person would abuse drugs?
Heroin can damage the ______ Nervous System (CNS).
Central Nervous System
Name an example of an illegal stimulant.
Cocaine, crack, meth
Which is a depressant: Xanax or Cocaine?
What is drug abuse?
- Using a drug for non-medical purposes
- Taking a substance that was not meant to enter the body
Name a warning sign of drug use?
Lying about drug us, Showing no interest in activities, Having friends who use drugs, Giving up friends who do not use drugs, Getting into trouble, Having a sloppy appearance, Having glassy eyes and a blank stare, Having slurred speech, Doing poorly in school, Joining a gang
Heroin is made from ______?
Morphine
What is the definition of a stimulant?
A substance that speeds up the body's functions
What is the definition of a depressant?
A substance that slows down the body's functions
What can happen legally to people who abuse drugs?
- Get arrested or go to jail
Can you recall an example of an inhalant?
Glue, gasoline, spray paint
HIV/AIDS
What is the stimulant name that a doctor could prescribe someone with ADHD?
Amphetamine (Adderall or Ritalin)
What symptoms could you experience while on depressants?
- Loss of coordinations
- Slurred speech
- Memory issues
- Slower heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
A person takes nyquil to fall asleep faster at night. Drug misuse or abuse?
Misuse
Why is it important to learn about different drugs/information?
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What is the definition of a narcotic?
Narcotics are specific drugs that are PRESCRIBED only by DOCTORS and are used to RELIEVE PAIN.
A drug that has the same effects on the body as cocaine, only stronger and reaches the brain within seconds.
Crack
What could be the result of mixing depressants with stimulants?
Results of combining drugs are unpredictable, often modifying or even masking the effects of one or both drugs. This may trick you into thinking that the drugs are not affecting you, making it easier to overdose.
A person snorts cocaine every time they go to a social gathering because they like the high. Drug misuse or abuse?
Abuse
Recall one story from our presentation with Officer Hausner and one big idea you took from that story?
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