Answer the Following Based on your Article• Who is this story about?• Where did they live?• What was their drug or drugs of choice?• How did they die or recover?• What were warning signs of abuse?

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OTC DrugsJournal Reflection

DrugsDon't do them.

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David after the Dentist

What is a drug?a non-nutritional substance that

alters the way the body functions (mood, behavior, thinking etc)

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What drugs will we talk about?• Medicinal

• Depressant

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogenic

• Inhalants

• Opiates/opiods

• Marijuana

Categories of Drugs1. DEPRESSANTS – psychoactive drugs that SLOWS

your brain and body reactions2. STIMULANTS – drugs that SPEED UP the body’s

activity – make you feel alert3. HALLUCINOGENS –Mind Altering drugs that affect the

brain. Make you see things and hear things that are NOT there.

4. INHALANTS – Vapors breathed through the nose or mouth. CHEAP QUICK BUZZ

How are they used?• INJECTED - needle – liquid drug• SWALLOWED – pill form - mouth• INHALED – smoked• SNIFFED/SNORTED - NOSE - powder form

Definitions

Drug Use: consumption of drugs for intended purpose

Drug Misuse: Taking a drug for a purpose or dosage other than what it is recommended

Drug Abuse: Habitually misusing drugs

Over-the-Counter (OTC)• Medicinal drugs you can buy without a

prescriptiono tylenol, advil, mucinex, cough syrups

• FDA regulates what drugs are safe for OTCo WHEN TAKEN AS DIRECTED

Guess That Warning Label"Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears, change in the amount of urine, persistent or severe nausea/vomiting, unexplained tiredness, dizziness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin.

This drug may rarely cause serious bleeding from the stomach/intestine or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: black/tarry stools, persistent or severe stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes or severe headache.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness,

trouble breathing. "

Aspirin

Prescription Drugs

• Prescribed by your Doctor

• Dosage specific to individual needs

• Pharmacist checks for interactions

• NOT available on a grocery store shelf

Prescription Drug Labels

Fact.100 people die

everyday in the US from drug overdoses

Prescription Drug Warnings

Why do some drugs require a prescription?

Guess this drugLoss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, stomach upset/pain, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, headache,

diarrhea, fever, nervousness, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor of any high results.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood/behavior changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts), uncontrolled movements, continuous chewing movements/teeth grinding, outbursts of words/sounds.

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: shortness of breath, chest/jaw/left arm pain, fainting, severe headache, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, seizures, swelling of the ankles/feet, extreme tiredness, blurred vision, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, confusion.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Adderall

Prescription Drug AbusePrescription drug abuse means taking a prescription drug that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed. Abuse of prescription drugs can produce serious health effects, including addiction.

Risks:Depending on drug being abused

• addiction• withdrawal• seizures• hallucinations• cardiovascular complications• death

Why do more people overdose on painkillers?

Vitamins & SupplementsDietary Supplements are NOT regulated by the FDA

That means it is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure:

• safety

• truthful labeling claims

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?• Opioid medications relieve pain by

mimicking the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals.A. TrueB. False

Prescription drugs are safer to abuse than illegal “street” drugs because a doctor prescribes them.

A. TrueB. False

Taking opioid medications by methods other than how they are prescribed can lead to their reaching the brain very rapidly, increasing the risk of addiction and overdose.

A. TrueB. False

Prescription painkillers include medications from a class of drugs called:

A. stimulantsB. opioidsC. inhalantsD. steroids

Before writing a prescription for pain medication, a doctor first evaluates:

A. any medical conditions you haveB. any past drug useC. other medications you are takingD. all of the above

A doctor monitors safe use of prescription medications by:

A. giving you warning signs of a bad reaction to look out for

B. telling you what other drugs you cannot take at the same time as the medicationC. giving you instructions on how to safely take the medicationD. all of the above

Exit ticket

JOURNAL: What drug do you want to learn about?