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DRUGS

DRUGS. Any substance that, when taken into the body, will modify one or more of the body’s functions. (e.g. can an increase in heart rate). They may be legal (medicine, caffeine) or illegal (marijuana, cocaine),. Definition - . Methods of Drug Administration. Drugs can be taken in four ways:

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DRUGS

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  1. DRUGS Any substance that, when taken into the body, will modify one or more of the body’s functions. (e.g. can an increase in heart rate). They may be legal (medicine, caffeine) or illegal (marijuana, cocaine), Definition -

  2. Methods of Drug Administration Drugs can be taken in four ways: • Oral Ingestion - most common, convenient, slowest reaction • Injection - the drug is dissolved in liquid and injected (very rapid action) • Inhalation - as a powder or gas • Absorption - transdermal, chemical absorbs through skin

  3. How Can We Categorize Drugs?

  4. Stimulants • Excites or speeds up the CNS (central nervous system) • Increases alertness / energy level and decreases appetite. • It can produce a strong psychological and physical dependence • Includes: • Cocaine/Crack (coke, blow, nose candy) • Tobacco • Caffeine • Amphetamines (bennies, speed, uppers)

  5. Depressants • Slow down central nervous system • At low dose – calm, drowsy, well-being • At High dose – unconsciousness, coma, death • Includes: • Alcohol • Opiates (heroin, opium, morphine, codeine) • Inhalants (paint thinner, glue) • Sedatives (barbiturates-reds, goof balls, sleeping pills, rohypnol • Tranquillizers (valium, anti-anxiety medications, downers)

  6. Hallucinogens • Dramatically affect perception, emotions and mental process. • Distortions of reality • Have a high risk of overdose • Includes: • LSD (acid) • Ecstasy (X) • PCP (angel dust) • Magic Mushrooms (shrooms) • Ketamine (special K)

  7. Cannabis • Most widely used illegal drug • Acts on the body in many ways: hallucinogenic, depressant, stimulant • Includes: • Hashish • Hash oil • Marijuana

  8. Anabolic Steroids • Are Performance enhancing drugs • They increase the effects of naturally occurring hormones in the body • The use of steroids can seriously damage a person’s health and are banned by sports organizations. • Includes • Any synthetic testosterone or testosterone mimicker

  9. Text Questions Referring to Pages 444-448 of Glencoe Health (First Canadian Edition), complete questions #1-5 on the hand-out – Substance Abuse.

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