part two: drugs
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Part Two: DRUGS . Drugs: Engage Hyperlink :. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html. Drugs are either…. Agonists (mimic) Antagonists (block) Reuptake inhibitors If a drug is used often, a tolerance is created for the drug. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Part Two: DRUGS Drugs: Engage Hyperlink:http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/abuse.html
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Drugs are either….Agonists (mimic)Antagonists (block)Reuptake inhibitorsIf a drug is used often, a
tolerance is created for the drug.
Thus you need more of the drug to feel the same effect.
If you stop using a drug you can develop withdrawal symptoms.
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Drugs are either….Agonists: Mimic Reuptake inhibitors
Antagonists: Blocks Reuptake inhibitors
http://www.interactive-biology.com/1641/agonists-and-antagonists-episode-18/
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Psychoactive Drug: Substance capable of altering behavior :
Stimulant: Substance that increases
activity in body and nervous systemDepressant: Substance that decreases
activity in body and nervous systemHallucinogen: Substance that alters or distorts sensory perceptions
Drugs
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=782
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Psychoactive Drug: Substance capable of altering behavior Examples include tobacco, alcohol, cannabis,
amphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine, and heroine
Drugs
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=782
http://wps.aw.com/bc_goodenough_boh_3/104/26721/6840688.cw/content/index.html
Visit the following to see what psychoactive drugs do in your brain:
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Stimulants Speed up body processes.
More powerful ones (like cocaine) give people feelings of invincibility.
The most popular stimulants are cocaine and methamphetines. Others are nicotine, speed, and caffeine.
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Stimulants
Amphetamines (Speed)
CocaineCrack“the crash”meth
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Meth
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Causes hand tremors, sweating, talkativeness, tinnitus, suppresses fatigue or sleepiness, increases alertness
Caffeinism: Physiological dependence on caffeineWithdrawal:
Insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite, chills, racing heart, elevated body temperature
CaffeineStimulants
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Natural stimulant found mainly in tobacco
May cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, tremors
Highly AddictiveResponsible for 97% of
lung cancer deaths in men, 74% in women
Nicotine
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What is in a cigarette?
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DepressantsSlows down body
processes.AlcoholAnxiolytics (barbiturates
and tranquilizers)
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AlcoholMore than 86 billion
dollars are spent annually on alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol is involved in 60% of ALL crimes.
Alcohol is involved in over 70% of sexually related crimes.
Is it worth the cost?
Depressants
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Involved in up to 60% of all crimes.
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Dawn Farm Education Series Oct 25, 2007
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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OpiatesHas depressive and
hallucinogenic qualities.Agonist for endorphins. Derived from poppy
plant.Morphine, heroin,
methadone and codeine.
All these drugs cross the placental barrier….teratogens.
Depressants
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DepressantsOpiatesHeroin and morphine
Addition comes fast and the withdrawal symptoms are bad
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http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Dangers-of-Smoking-Spice-433300995
Dangers of Spice
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymiF-okrdMg&feature=related
Don't Drink and Drive
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Detoxification: Withdrawal of the person from alcohol; occurs in a medical setting and is tightly controlled; often necessary before long-term treatment begins
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Worldwide self-help organization composed of recovering alcoholics; emphasizes admitting powerlessness over alcohol usage and wanting to recover.
Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
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I have meet many of you with parents or family members that have problems with alcohol and sometimes you feel like there is no one out there to understand. This is not true. Al Anon is an organization dedicated to the family members of alcoholics and I recommend you visit the following website to learn more about one in your area.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Personal note: