Chapter 14Drugs
Lesson 1Drug Misuse and Abuse
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drugA substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician
prescriptionmedicines
Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician
over-the-countermedicines
Taking or using medicines in a way that is not intended
drug misuse
side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended
A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it for it to be effective
tolerance
Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal
drug abuse
In this lesson, you will learn to
explain the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse.
identify the risks of drug abuse.
develop strategies for making healthful choices about taking
medicines.
Drawing Conclusions
Based on this lesson, list three different ways
drug abuse can affect your health.
Drug Use
All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.
drug A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
Types of Medicines
prescription medicines Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician
Categories of Medicines
Prescription medicinesPrescription medicines Over-the-counter medicinesOver-the-counter medicines
over-the-counter medicines Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician
Drug Misuse
Drug misuse can happen with prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.
drug misuse Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended
Drug Misuse
Using a drug without following the instructions on the labelUsing a drug without following the instructions on the label
Using a drug not prescribed for youUsing a drug not prescribed for you
Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for youAllowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you
Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribedTaking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed
Using the drug longer than advised by the doctorUsing the drug longer than advised by the doctor
What is drug misuse?
Drug Misuse
Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect.
side effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended
Common Side Effects
Stomachupset
Stomachupset DrowsinessDrowsiness SleeplessnessSleeplessness HeadacheHeadache
Drug Misuse
When a physician prescribes a medicine that must be taken for a long period of time, a tolerance may develop.
tolerance A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective
Drug Abuse
drug abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal
Using illegal drugsUsing illegal drugs
Using legal drugs for non-medical reasonsUsing legal drugs for non-medical reasons
Using a medication for something other than its intended useUsing a medication for something other than its intended use
What is drug abuse?
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.
Physical Health
sleepiness, irritability, heart failure, strokesleepiness, irritability, heart failure, stroke
Mental/Emotional Health Social Health
interference with brain functions,depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating
interference with brain functions,depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating
withdrawing from family and friends,loss of interest in school and other activities
withdrawing from family and friends,loss of interest in school and other activities
Addiction
Regulardrug use
Tolerance AddictionPhysical or
psychological need for a drug
Addiction
Drug addiction, like alcoholism, is a disease.
Treatment options exist that can help users overcome their addiction.
What I Learned
Vocabulary Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence.
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What I Learned
Identify Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine.
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What I Learned
Compare What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
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Thinking Critically
Explain How does drug addiction occur?
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Thinking Critically
Hypothesize What might you say to persuade a friend not to take medicine that has not been prescribed to him or her?
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