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Substance Use & Abuse
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DRUGS
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FACTS & MYTHS
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Key Terms
Drug Use - the use of any biologically active substance that is foreign to the body and is deliberately introduced to affect its functioning
Drug Misuse - a drug that is used in a way that is not intended
Drug Abuse - involves use to the extend that produces measurable impairments of social. physiological or psychological functioning of the taker
Habituation - the user has reached a state where they are compelled to continue drug use in order to maintain a state of well-being as produced by it
Withdrawal - temporary physical illness that occurs when a physically dependent user stops taking a drug or, has a sharp reduction in the amount of which the body has been accustomed to
Overdose - a strong or even fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
Psychoactive Drugs - affect the central nervous system (brain & spinal cord); they are used to alter mood
Synergism - two or more drugs that when combined produce effects much greater than if each were taken alone
Gateway Drugs - drugs that often lead the way to using other stronger, more serious and dangerous drugs.
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DRUGS
Inhalants
Anabolic SteroidsMarijuana (Cannabis)
Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
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Hallucinogens
DESCRIPTION:drugs that distort the senses and cause hallucinations. Could appear as liquid, capsules, powder, blotter, paper, thin gelatin, or mushrooms
DRUGS: phencyclidine, mescaline, peyote, MDA, psilocybin, LSD
SLANG NAMES: PCP, acid, loveboat, shrooms, super grass, cubes, ecstasy
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:swallowed, injected, smoked, licked off paper, chewed
EFFECTS:- time distorted- senses distorted- may produce bizarre, unpredictable behavior - person may sit for hours in a quiet dreamlike state
MEDICAL USE: none
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Depressants
DESCRIPTION:drugs that depress or slow down the central nervous system and all the body systems
DRUGS: barbiturates, methaquaione, tranquilizers, alcohol, heroin
SLANG NAMES: booze, blues, rainbow, downers, red birds, tooeys
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:swallowed
EFFECTS:- calmness - relaxed muscles - slurred speech - staggering - impaired judgment - impaired coordination - coma - death
MEDICAL USE:- stop convulsions - relief of tension, anxiety- induces sleep- to reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
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Stimulants
DESCRIPTION: drugs which cause the body to speed up, stimulates the CNS
DRUGS: amphetamines, Ritalin, Voranil, Tepeanil, Cylert, caffeine, nicotine, cocaine,
SLANG NAMES:speed, uppers, ups, crank, pep pills, bumble bees, hearts, footballs, dexies, meth, coke, crack,
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:swallowed, snorted, injected
EFFECTS:- increased heart rate and breathing - dry mouth- increase blood pressure - decreased appetite - dilated pupils
MEDICAL USE: - to treat hyperactive children- to treat narcolepsy- weight control
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Anabolic Steroids
DESCRIPTION: powerful compounds that are similar to the male sex hormone, testosterone. These drugs are taken to increase muscle mass and strength
DRUGS: synthetic HIGH
SLANG NAMES:HIGH, roids
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:swallowed, intramuscular injection
EFFECTS:- initially increase muscle mass, body strength, and weight - unpleasant breath odor - jaundice
- acne- swelling of feet and legs
- increased risk of heart attack - depression
MEDICAL USE:
- severe burns- some types of breast cancer- seldom prescribed except for certain types of anemia
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Inhalants
DESCRIPTION: dangerous fumes are concentrated in a bag or cloth and inhaled
DRUGS: glue, nail polish remover, gasoline, aerosol sprays, lacquer
SLANG NAMES:laughing gas, bullet, rush, ames, climax, poppers, whippets
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:vapors are inhaled through the nose or mouth
EFFECTS:- nausea - sneezing - nosebleeds - decrease in heart rate and breathing- impaired judgment - fatigue- lack of coordination - loss of appetite - headaches - loss of bowel and bladder control
MEDICAL USE: none
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Narcotics
DESCRIPTION: powders ranging from white to dark brown; tablets, capsules, or liquid. Comes from the opium poppy or is synthetic
DRUGS: heroin, methadone, percocet, codeine, morphine, opium
SLANG NAMES:smack, horse, brown sugar, junk, black tar, perkies, morph, scag
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:injected, snorted/sniffed, smoked, swallowed
EFFECTS:- euphoria followed by drowsiness, nausea, vomiting - watery eyes- constricted pupils
- itching eyes - watery eyes
- convulsions
MEDICAL USE: - pain relief - morphine- codeine: cough suppressant, pain relief- paregoric: stops diarrhea, relief from tooth pain
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Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:acts as a combination of all the different types of drugs (hallucinogen, depressant, stimulant, etc.)
DRUGS: marijuana, hashish, hash oil
SLANG NAMES: weed, mary-j, hash, hemp
HOW IT ENTERS THE BODY:inhaled through the mouth/nose, swallowed
EFFECTS:- red eyes - dry mouth - short term memory loss - enhanced sensory perception - paranoia - lack of coordination- increased heart rate - anxiety - concentration problems - cancer- respiratory problems - mental health problems
MEDICAL USE: - controversial to treat many illnesses
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