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Sold legally in pharmacies and other store’s without a doctor’s prescription.
Examples: Aspirin Cold and cough remedies Sleep aids
Can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy.
Doctor determines the correct amount of medication that the individual needs at the time the prescription is written.
A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy or sell.
Also called street drugs.
Improper use of medicines either prescription or over the counter.
Examples: Taking more than the prescribed amount Taking at wrong times of the day
Is often a mistake or a patients misunderstanding of doctors orders.
Intentionally used improperly or unsafely.
Example: Abusing painkillers Abusing over the counter medicines Use them to get a “high” instead of
curing a pain or cough
Side effects-an unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a drug.
Tolerance and Dependence
A person dependent on a drug, stops taking the drug and will develop withdrawal symptoms which include:
Nausea or vomiting Headaches or dizziness Fever Digestion problems Tremors, seizures or death
Hepatitis and HIV
Risks to Fetus and Newborns
Slow body functions by decreasing heart and breathing rates and lowering blood pressure.
Examples: Barbiturates CNS Depressants Opiates Alcohol
Side effects:
Poor coordination
Slurred speech
Decreased alertness
Long Term Effects:
Sleepiness
Irritability
Confusion
Side Effects:
Blurred vision Dizziness Slurred speech Drowsiness Headache Skin rash
Long Term Effects:
Blood and liver disease
Side effects:
Nausea Vomiting Decreased
alertness Drowsiness Depressed
respiration
Long term effects:
Constipation
Infections associated with injecting
Side Effects:
Impaired judgment Decreased
alertness Lack of
coordination Memory problems vomiting
Long Term Effects:
Liver damage Brain damage Anxiety and
depression Malnutrition Memory loss
Is a drug that speeds up activities of the central nervous system.
Increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and alertness.
Side Effects:
Restlessness
Rapid speech
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Long term effects:
Hyperactivity
Irritability
Irregular heart rate
Liver damage
paranoia
Side effects:
Increased respiration
Elevated body temp.
Convulsion
stroke
Long term effects:
Psychotic behavior Memory loss Aggression Brain damage Heart damage Severe tooth and
gum disease Stroke
Side effects:
Sleep disorders
Loss of appetite
Increased blood pressure and heart rate
Long term effects:
Depression Paranoia Irritability Weight loss Irregular heartbeat Seizures Cardiovascular
failure Respiratory failure
Side effects:
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Headache
Increased blood pressure
Long term effects:
Hacking cough
Difficulty breathing
Increased number of colds
Heart and lung disease
Overload with the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality.
Marijuana-is the leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Depressant, stimulant and hallucinogen
Got their name from the fact that they first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves.
Inhalants- a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects.
Anabolic steroids- synthetic drugs that are similar to the hormone testosterone.
Engage in physical activity
Volunteer
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