Drugs in Drugs in PerspectivePerspective

DefinitionsDefinitions

drug- any substance that alters one’s drug- any substance that alters one’s ability to function emotionally, physically, ability to function emotionally, physically, intellectually, financially, or socially.intellectually, financially, or socially.

psychoactive drug- any substance that psychoactive drug- any substance that has the capability of altering mood, has the capability of altering mood, perception, or behavior.perception, or behavior.

Use, misuse, abuseUse, misuse, abuse drug use- using a legal drug the way in drug use- using a legal drug the way in

which it was intendedwhich it was intended

drug misuse- intentionally and drug misuse- intentionally and inappropriately using a legal drug in inappropriately using a legal drug in ways it was not intendedways it was not intended

drug abuse- the intentional and drug abuse- the intentional and inappropriate use of a drug resulting in inappropriate use of a drug resulting in physical, emotional, financial, physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, or social consequences for intellectual, or social consequences for the user.the user.

Dangerous DrugsDangerous DrugsRank the list of drugs from least dangerous to Rank the list of drugs from least dangerous to

most dangerous:most dangerous:

heroin Ecstasyheroin Ecstasy cocaine marijuanacocaine marijuana alcohol codeinealcohol codeine nicotine methamphetaminenicotine methamphetamine nitrous oxide PCPnitrous oxide PCP caffeine aspirincaffeine aspirin muscle relaxants opiummuscle relaxants opium LSD rohypnolLSD rohypnol DXMDXM

Good drugs vs. bad drugsGood drugs vs. bad drugs

A good drug is a drug that…….A good drug is a drug that…….

A bad drug is a drug that……A bad drug is a drug that……

Drug use is considered socially Drug use is considered socially unacceptable when…….unacceptable when…….

Reasons for drug useReasons for drug use

Why do people use drugs?Why do people use drugs?

Why do teenagers use drugs?Why do teenagers use drugs?

Reasons for drug useReasons for drug use

ExperimentationExperimentation Pleasure/escape from boredomPleasure/escape from boredom Peer influencePeer influence Spiritual purposesSpiritual purposes Stress reliefStress relief Self-discoverySelf-discovery Social interactionSocial interaction RebelliousnessRebelliousness

Patterns of drug takingPatterns of drug taking

Experimental useExperimental use Social-recreational useSocial-recreational use Circumstantial-situational useCircumstantial-situational use Intensified useIntensified use Compulsive useCompulsive use

Factors influencing drug effectsFactors influencing drug effects ageage gendergender dosagedosage purity- quality of a drug; non-contamination purity- quality of a drug; non-contamination potency- drug’s ability to produce an effectpotency- drug’s ability to produce an effect drug interactionsdrug interactions

Factors influencing drug effectsFactors influencing drug effects

Tolerance- need more drug to get Tolerance- need more drug to get same effectsame effect

set- psychological state, set- psychological state, personality, and expectations of personality, and expectations of the userthe user

setting- physical and social setting- physical and social environmentenvironment

route of administrationroute of administration

Routes of administrationRoutes of administration

oral ingestionoral ingestion injection (intravenous, injection (intravenous,

subcutaneous, or intramuscular)subcutaneous, or intramuscular) absorptionabsorption inhalationinhalation

Drug classificationsDrug classifications

Categorize the types of drugs into their Categorize the types of drugs into their appropriate drug classification:appropriate drug classification:

Stimulants, depressants, cannabis, Stimulants, depressants, cannabis, hallucinogenshallucinogens

How do each of these drug classifications How do each of these drug classifications affect our central nervous system?affect our central nervous system?

Drug classificationsDrug classifications Stimulants- increase central nervous systemStimulants- increase central nervous system

Depressants- decrease central nervous Depressants- decrease central nervous systemsystem

Narcotics - (opiates, analgesics) relieve painNarcotics - (opiates, analgesics) relieve pain

Hallucinogens- distort sensesHallucinogens- distort senses

Cannabis- qualities of depressants, stimulants, Cannabis- qualities of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogensand hallucinogens

JOURNAL Entry:JOURNAL Entry:Perceptions of usePerceptions of use What percentage of your peers use What percentage of your peers use

alcohol at least once a month?alcohol at least once a month? Marijuana?Marijuana? Tobacco?Tobacco? Other drugs?Other drugs? How do perceptions of drug use How do perceptions of drug use

influence behaviors?influence behaviors?