Post on 01-Jan-2016
What is a DRUG???
• A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state.
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Medical Drugs
• Many drugs are used as medicine.
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Using Drugs
• When using medicine, it is important to follow safe practices, such as following the directions on the bottle.
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Helpful Effects of Drugs
• If used properly, drugs can be very valuable.
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Misusing Drugs
• Misusing drugs can lead to drug abuse or even addiction.
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Abusing Drugs
• Drug abuse can quickly get out of control.
• Drug abuse causes problems in every part of a person’s life by interfering with relationships and school.
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Types of Drugs
Stimulants: Any drug that increases the body’s activity.
• Cocaine
• Crack cocaine
• Methamphetamine
Types of Drugs
Opiates:Any drug that is produced from the milk of the opium poppy. Painkillers
• Prescription
• Heroin
• Morphine
Types of Drugs
Hallucinogens: Any drug that causes a person to hallucinate
• LSD, acid, blotter• Magic mushrooms, shrooms• PCP, angel dust, dust, superweed,
ozone• Peyote, buttons, cactus, mescaline
Types of Drugs
Inhalants: Any drug that is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.
• Household cleaners• Spray paint• Glues• Freon• Nitrous oxide
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Types of Drugs
Designer Drugs: Any drugs that is produced by making a small chemical change to a drug that already exists.
• Ecstasy, X, Adam, XTC, E
• GHB• K, Ketamine, special K, Kit Kat, Vitamin
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Recovering from Drug Abuse
• Recovering physically and psychologically from drug abuse is much harder than refusing drugs.
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