CH 12 DRUGS OF ABUSEDrug UseTaking of a drug correctly for a medical purposeDrug AbuseTaking of a drug for a non medical purpose and damages healthDrug MisuseTaking a drug for the right purpose, but not in the right amount, frequency, manner, etcRecreational Drug UseDrug user claims that it does not harm their health

Why do people use drugs?Curiosity, Peer Pressure, Money, Escape, Fit in, Low Self-Esteem, Stress….Drug Trafficker: Carrying or Selling drugs for someone. (young and old)Euphoria: feeling of pleasure or the “High”Physical and Psychological AddictionExperiment: Cocaine vs Food

MarijuanaMost abused illegal drug in the U.S.

(next to alcohol)Hemp plant, harvest and dry the plantRoll into a cigarette called a joint or can be

smoked in a pipeTHC gives the euphoriaTHC lingers in the fat for 1 month, but can be

detected for up to 6 months1 joint = 5 cigarettes (lung damage)

AmphetaminesStimulants; get up and go drugIncrease activity, block fatigue & hungerIntense but short lived euphoriaUsually taken by injectionWithdrawl symptoms very dangerous

CocaineStimulant: comes from the leaves of a coca

bushMixed with white powderSniffed, smoked, injectedShort euphoria, out of control

SedativesDepressants.Slow down nervous system, heart rate,

breathingLower blood pressure and body temperatureTranquilizer

Opiates

Comes from the seed pods of the “opium poppy”

It is a narcotic drug: relieves pain, causes sleepiness

Codeine Morphine Heroin(weak) (strongest) (abused)

HallucinogensProduce vivid sounds, smells, visionsLSD: best known, 1 drop = mental trip for

hoursPCP: Frightening and violent tendencies

InhalentsSolvents: liquid that vaporizes

gas, glue, paint thinner, cleanersPropellants: substance in cans to spray

hairspray, deodorant, paint- Huffing

Medical: use by doctors/dentistlaughing gas – chloroform

Dusting

Kick the Habit

Biggest step – Admitting it!Face the problem and get helpRevolving Door