Drugs! - Why do you think we need to learn about drug use and abuse? - Do you see people around you...
-
Upload
warren-overall -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
2
Transcript of Drugs! - Why do you think we need to learn about drug use and abuse? - Do you see people around you...
Drugs!Drugs!
- Why do you think we need to learn about drug use and abuse?-Do you see people around you
using drugs?-Why do you think they use
drugs?
-Understanding Drug Use Understanding Drug Use and Abuseand Abuse
- Drug- A substance that changes the way the body or mind works
- Medicine- Used to prevent or cure illness, disease or relieve pain.
- Use vs. Abuse- Use- Correct use of legal medicine to
promote health- Abuse- Using a harmful drug on purpose
-Different types of drugs Different types of drugs and their basic effectsand their basic effects
- Stimulants- Speeds up body
functions- OTC- Used to
relieve symptoms of illness
- Prescription- Used for medical
purposes
- Amphetamines- Central Nervous
System stimulant- Depressant
- Slows down body functions
- Erogenic- Produces muscle
growth
Methods of Drug useMethods of Drug use- By mouth- Antibiotics, alcohol,
pills- Injection into muscle or blood
vessel- Shots, steroids, heroine- Inhalation- Smoking, sniffing- Absorption- Patches
How Drugs Affect UsHow Drugs Affect Us- Memory and thinking- Communication skills- Speeds up or slows down body functions- Liver disorders- Heart Disease- Cancer- Immune System
Who Uses Drugs?Who Uses Drugs?According to the Minnesota Dept. Of Children, Families, and According to the Minnesota Dept. Of Children, Families, and
Learning.Learning.
- MN Student Survey
Drugs and their EffectsDrugs and their Effects- Effects on society- Cause family breakdowns
- Divorce rates increase- Increase crime
- 70% arrested in Chicago tested positive for drug use
- Criminal behavior develops as a means to support addiction
- Alcohol consumption is associated with 27% of murders, 33% property offences, and more than 37% of all robberies.
- 40% of the people in jail admitted to drinking before committing a crime
- Increase violence- Increase in gang fights- Inhibition to manage conflict
- Increase health care costs- Drug related deaths- More emergency room visits - Newborn health problems- Auto fatalities
- Increase risk of HIV infection- At the workplace
- 65.6% of workers reported alcohol use within the past month
- 9.7% of workers reported marijuana use within the past year.
- 70-75% drug users are employed- Costing American businesses billions of
dollars annually in lost productivity and increased health care costs
Personal EffectsPersonal Effects
- Physical effects- Appetite may decrease- Sleeping is disrupted, become restless- Sexual behavior changes- Aggression increase, fights are common- Increase illness and premature death
Emotional EffectsEmotional Effects
- Increased depression- Mood changes- Difficulty recalling learned material- Develop behavior patterns when under
the influence- Lower self-esteem
Why do some people Why do some people choose to use?choose to use?
- Why do you think?- Peer pressure, Media and society, lack of
knowledge about the drug- Having friends who use, belonging to a
gang, being involved in school activities- Easy access and ability to get alcohol, lack
of coping skills
Why do most choose not to Why do most choose not to use?use?
IllegalFollow parent’s or guardian’s guidelinesProtect your safetyBeing in control of your actionsBeing a good example for othersReduce violence and crimeStay eligible for sports
Decision MakingDecision Making
Why is knowing how to make decisions so important?
Lead to actions that promote health Promote safety Protect laws Show respect for self and others Follow guidelines set by responsible adults Demonstrate good character and moral values
Five Step Model to Make a Five Step Model to Make a DecisionDecision
Identify decision to be made and state as question
Identify and describe options and choicesIdentify criteria for making decisionsWeigh each option and choice against
criteriaMake a decision and explain reasoning
Drug related decisions a teen Drug related decisions a teen must makemust make
Should I try this drug?Will it make me cool?Will I disappoint my parents?Is it safe?Is it legal?Is it going to help me achieve my goals?
Peer PressurePeer Pressure
It’s pressure people of similar age place on you to behave in certain ways
It can be positive or negative
Resistance SkillsResistance Skills
ActivityUse assertive behaviorAvoid saying, “NO, thank you.”Use nonverbal behavior that matches verbal
behaviorInfluence others to choose responsible
behavior
Avoid being in situations in which there will be pressure to make harmful decisions.
Avoid being with people who choose harmful actions
Resist pressure to engage in illegal behavior
How can these resistance How can these resistance skills decrease drug use?skills decrease drug use?
Being able to say no makes a person feel good. Being able to give certain reasons for saying no. Being able to identify a non-healthy situation. Being a positive role model and influencing others
not to use. Gain confidence in yourself
What if resistance skills don’t What if resistance skills don’t seem to be working?seem to be working?
Find a responsible adult to talk to Use non-verbal behavior in the situationAvoid unhealthy situationsChoose friends who do not use drugsGet away from the problem.
Inhalants are chemicals that Inhalants are chemicals that are inhaled through the mouth are inhaled through the mouth
and noseand noseExamples
– Glues, contact cement– Gasoline– Paint thinners– Lighter fluid– Shoe polish
Volatile SubstanceVolatile Substance
Rapidly changes from a liquid to a vapor.
If you need to use these, make sure you do so in a well ventilated area and follow the warning signs.
Inhalants…Inhalants…
Mind-altering It is impossible to cut off the supply
– It is found in every home, school, store, church, and workplace
This drug is unique because most users and abusers are younger than older
Effects of inhalant useEffects of inhalant use
Nausea, headache and amnesia Feeling of drunkenness Disorientation of time and space Sedation Recklessness Depression Drooling Impaired speech
In the long run…In the long run…
Use can cause damage to the nervous system, lungs, heart, and liver, and may cause death.
Why is inhalant use an Why is inhalant use an unhealthy decision?unhealthy decision?
Sudden death Kidney failureSkeletal muscle weaknessAccidents Aggressive and violent behaviorSeizures
How do we know it’s an How do we know it’s an unhealthy decision?unhealthy decision?
Can change behaviorAffects family and friendsGrades may slipYou may lose friendsSerious illness or injuryIllegalViolates parent guidelines
RohypnolRohypnol
Abused as a “date rape” drug.
Mixed with alcohol it can incapacitate and prevent a victim from resisting sexual assault.
Can be lethal “Rophies,” “roofies,”
“roach,” “rope,” “date rape drug”