Types of Drugs
a class of drugs that speed up messages traveling between the brain and body.
Stimulants
Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl
Opioids
when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something
Addiction
the main psychoactive ingredient in the cannabis plant
THC
How can tolerance contribute to the risk of overdose?
Needing more of the drug
A class of drugs that that slow down the central nervous system
Depressants
Cocaine and methamphetamine
Stimulants
the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or other
Drug Abuse
Why is vaping THC dangerous?
The added chemicals
(vitamin E acetate, a thickener that illegal sellers add to THC-laced cartridges.)
How can drug abuse affect relationships?
-may prioritize their substance use over spending time with their loved ones
-Financial difficulties and legal issues
- Loss of employment or decreased productivity
medications prescribed by doctors to treat persistent or severe pain that are highly addictive
Opioids
LSD, Ecstasy
Hallucinogens
A condition that occurs when the body gets used to a medicine so that either more medicine is needed or different medicine is needed.
Tolerance
How does marijuana use effect teens?
Destroys brain cells/development
Lower academic performance
• Increased truancy and drop-out
rates
• Interference with future life goals
List some emotions people in a family living with an addict might experience.
Depression/anxiety
Neglect
Disappointment
A class of drugs that alter a person's perception of reality
Hallucinogens
Valium, Xanax
Depressants
An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
Overdose
Why is it dangerous to get into a vehicle with someone who is high?
-Memory problems
-Poor sensory and time perception
-Poor concentration and
coordination
A place/program to help children, adolescents, or young adults who are recovering from substance use disorders to initiate, stabilize, and maintain healthy and productive lives in the community
Rehabilitation Center
include a wide variety of breathable substances that produce mind-altering results and effects.
Inhalants
the most commonly abused drug in the world
Alcohol (depresssant)
the group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in the intake of pharmaceutical or recreational drugs
Withdrawl Symptoms
According to the Choices article, before the 1990s, a flower (what people smoke in a joint) contained about 2 percent THC, but today, some might have as much as _______ percent.
28%
What are some signs of a physical dependence of drugs?
-changed eating or sleeping habits.
-caring less about your appearance.
-spending more time with people who drink or use drugs to excess.
-missing appointments, classes or work commitments.
-losing interest in activities that you used to love.