Abuse What Are drugs Drugs are strong chemicals used to make Sick people well again they are not intended to be used just for Fun There are several categories of drugs based on what they do to the body ID: 660666
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Drug Identification And Abuse Slide2
What Are drugsDrugs are strong chemicals used to make Sick people well again
they are not intended to be used just for “Fun
”
There are several categories of drugs based on what they do to the body.Slide3
What is drug abuse?the habitual taking of addictive or illegal
drugsSlide4
Identifying signs of drug abuse
Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual.Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
Sudden weight loss or weight gain.
Deterioration of physical appearance, personal grooming habits.
Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing.
Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination.Slide5
Different types of drugsMarijuana
Stimulants and cocaine Crack Heroin
Nicotine
Inhalants
Phencyclidine Slide6
Psychoactive druga
chemical substance that acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness and behavior
.
Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug.Slide7
Marijuana Comes from a cannabis plant
contains a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (
thC
)
This is a psychoactive drugSlide8
Stimulants and cocaine
Stimulants are psychoactive drugs (see next slide)
induce
temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or
both
They produce an extreme euphoria, but leave a restless irritable feeling
Cocaine
is a
strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug.
It
is commonly snorted, inhaled, or injected into the
veinsSlide9
Crack CocaineMost commonly smoked as a rock, it is the most addictive form of cocaine
Give a feeling of euphoria, confidence, increased energy, or delusions for 5 -10 minutes.death may occur from increased blood pressure or heartrate.
The crash that comes after the high includes depression.
Damage to the body includes damage to lungs and heart.
Damage to unborn babies includes poor cognitive performance and information processing, and attention to tasks.Slide10
Nicotine a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco.
It acts as a stimulant in small
doses
Smoking and smokeless tobacco have been proven to cause cancer.Slide11
Inhalants Intoxicative inhalants
contain a broad range of items
Paint thinner, glue (not U.S. Made glue)
volatile
vapors or gases are taken in
through the
nose
Side effects include
cardiac arrhythmia (heart beats too fast or too slow)
brain damageSlide12
Phencyclidine a synthetic
compound, originally used as an anesthetic, but taken off the market in the 1960’s
Is a psychedelic drug – causes hallucinations, numbness, and memory loss
also known
as PHP or
“angel
dust”Slide13
Heroin a highly addictive Opiate
analgesic (pain killer) drug derived from
morphine
Overdoses frequently involve a suppression of breathing, which leads to hypoxia and possible
brain damageSlide14
how TO HELP SOMEONE STUGGLING WITH DRUG ABUSE?
It's common for those abusing drugs to get angry easily, so you need to approach the situation with care if you want to sit down and talk with them about it
Refer a treatment program to help them beat their addiction if they are willing to overcome itSlide15
National help lineSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA http://
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)