Essential Question How do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health 102 Illegal Drugs Learning Outcomes After studying this lesson you will be able to give examples of common types of illegal drugs ID: 1039144
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1. 10Medications and Drugs
2. Essential QuestionHow do your decisions about drugs and medications relate to your health?
3. 10.2Illegal Drugs
4. Learning OutcomesAfter studying this lesson, you will be able togive examples of common types of illegal drugs.describe the short- and long-term health effects of illegal drugs.explain why some young people use drugs.(continued)
5. Learning OutcomesAfter studying this lesson, you will be able todescribe the physical, mental, emotional, and social consequences of drug abuse and addiction.recognize the signs of drug abuse and drug addiction.
6. Illegal DrugsSome substances are against the law to use because they can be harmful to a person’s healthThese substances are illegal drugsThey can be very dangerous to all aspects of a person’s health
7. MarijuanaA drug made from the driedparts of the cannabis plantis called marijuanaThe active ingredient is a mind-altering chemical called THCSometimes manufactured to have up to four times the concentration of THC(continued)Courtesy of the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
8. MarijuanaNegative consequences affect physical, mental, social, and emotional health(continued)
9. MarijuanaLegalization of marijuanaA number of states allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes with a doctor’s prescriptionA few states now allow nonmedical use of marijuanaSome states, and the federal government, still classify marijuana as an illegal drug
10. CocaineAn addictive white powderthat comes from the cocaplant is cocaineIntense high that fades quickly and makes the user feel nervous and depressedCan cause high blood pressure, nausea, headaches, paranoia, and loss of the sense of smellCourtesy of the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
11. MethamphetamineA manmade stimulant that speeds up brain function is methamphetamineVery powerful and extremely addictive
12. HallucinogensDrugs that alter the way people view, think, and feel are hallucinogensShort-term health effects include hallucinations, insomnia, panic attacks, and paranoiaLong-term effects include memory loss, difficulty with speech, and seizures
13. Opioids(Heroin)Heroin is a highlyaddictive opioidmade from morphine, a substance thatcomes from the opium poppy plantNearly 80 percent of people using heroin abused prescription opioids like morphine first(continued)Courtesy of the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
14. Opioids(Heroin)Users feel an intense “high” that quickly wears off
15. Club DrugsThe term club drugs refers to several types of drugs young people may abuse at parties, bars, and concertsThese often have no smell or taste, such as date rape drugsClub drugs have many short-term and long-term health effects
16. Anabolic SteroidsAnabolic steroids are artificial hormonesSome imitate testosterone, which helps build muscleDoctors can prescribe steroids to treat hormonal issues or muscle disordersSome people use them illegally to increase muscle size(continued)
17. Anabolic SteroidsHealth effects include
18. InhalantsChemicals that people breathe in to experience a high are inhalantsDamages the body’s brain cellsSide effects include slurred speech, memory loss, lack of coordination, muscle spasms, dizziness, and hallucinationsLong-term consequences include hearing loss, brain damage, and heart failure
19. Think About It…With all of the negative health effects, why do some young people still use illegal drugs?iStock.com/sturti
20. Influences on Drug UseA young person may copy the behavior of a family member, friend, peer group, or role modelYoung people may have an incorrect picture of how drugs will affect them and their lives
21. Health Alert!People with mental health conditions may attempt to treat them throughdrug use, but drugscan increasefeelings of despair,sadness, andexhaustion.NARONGRIT LOKOOLPRAKIT/Shutterstock.com
22. Drug AbuseDrug abuse is the continued use of an illegal drug despite negative or harmful outcomesPeople who abuse drugs are more likely to engage in other risky, unsafe behaviorsDrug abuse can lead to legal, academic, work, financial, and social problems
23. Infographic DiscussionHow can drug use negatively impact a young person’s life long-term?
24. Drug AddictionWhen a person is completely dependent on a drug, this is drug addictionThis person has a physical and psychological need for the drugNo one plans to become addicted, but it often follows experimentation of drugsAddiction is a disease that needs professional treatment
25. Lesson ReviewWhich illegal drug comes from the leaves of the coca plant?cocaineThe type of drug that can cause hallucinations is called _____.hallucinogens(continued)
26. Lesson ReviewWhich type of drug is often substances found in the home?inhalantsTrue or false? Drug use can negatively impact a young person’s legal, academic, social, and financial life.true