• Drugs: substances other than food that change the structure or the function of the body or mind.

• Medicine: drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases and or other conditions.

• Antibiotic: medicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria in the body.• Side Effects: any reaction to a medicine other than the one

intended.• Tolerance: a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a

medicine and needs greater amounts of it to be effective.• Prescription Medicine: medicines that can be sold only with a written

order from a physician.• Over-the-Counter Medicines (OTC): medicines that are safe enough

to be taken without a written order from a physician.

1. First researchers discover a new drug.

2. Next the researchers conduct animal tests.

3. Then the FDA reviews information and animal test results.

4. After that clinical trials occur on humans.

5. If the drug is found safe and effective, manufacturer applies to FDA for approval.

6. Then the FDA tests the drug.

7. Finally if the FDA approves the drug, the drug becomes available.

FDA= The Food and Drug Administration

• This chart shows the most harmful drugs.A few of them are Heroin, Cocaine, andBarbiturates.

When two or more

medicines are taken at

the same time reactions

may be dangerous or

even deadly!

Some of the reactions

that might occur are:

The medicines may

have a stronger effect.

The medicines

combined may have

unexpected effects.

Also the medicines

may cancel out each

others expected

effects.

Do not use OTC for more than ten days without

medical supervisions.

Do not share prescription medicine.

Destroy medications that have passed their

expiration date.

Keep medicines safely sealed in a childproof

container and out of the reach of children.

NEVER take medication with alcohol!!!

Never take two or more medicines at the same

time without your doctors approval

Stimulants: drugs that speed up the body’s

functions.

Amphetamines: drugs prescribed to stimulate

the central nervous system.

Narcotics: prescription medicines that are

used to relieve pain.

• Using a drug without following the directions.• Taking more or less of a drug than the doctor ordered.• Using a drug prescribed for someone else.• Giving your prescription medicine to someone else.• Using a drug for longer than a physician advises.• Combining medicines.• Using a medicine when you do not need it.• Using a drug for purposes other than medical treatment.• Taking a substance that was not meant to enter the

body.

Drug

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Crack

What it is called and how it is taken

Speed, crank, ice, uppers, pep pills, diet pills; swallowed, by needle, inhaled, smoked

Coke, snow, toot, blow, lady; inhaled, by needle, smoked

Rock, freebase, ready rock, teeth; smoked

Kind of Depressant

Tranquilizer

Barbiturate

Hypnotic

What it’s called; how it looks; how it’s taken

Valium, Librium; tablets or capsules; swallowed

Downers, barbs, yellow jackets; red, yellow,

blue, or red and blue capsules; swallowed

Quaaludes, ludes, sopors; tablets; swallowed

Hallucinogen: drugs that

distort moods, thoughts,

and senses.

Designer Drugs: drugs

that are made from

chemicals that resemble

illegal substances.

Inhalant: substances

whose fumes are sniffed

and inhaled to give a

hallucinogeniclike high.

Effects:• reduces memory, reaction time, and

coordination• reduces initiative and ambition

• increases heart rate and appetite, and lowers body temperature

• damages heart and lungs• interferes with normal body development

in teens by changing hormone levels • may cause psychological dependence

• PCP: convulsions, heart and lung failure, or broken blood vessels; bizarre or violent behavior; temporary psychosis; false feeling of having super powers

• LSD: unpredictable behavior; flashbacks; false feeling of having super powers

• Injectable Drugs: possible HIV infection or hepatitis

• Anabolic steroids: synthetic derivatives of testosterone.

• Detoxification: the physical process of freeing the body of an addictive drug.

1. You will have better concentration and memory.2. You will have more natural energy.3. You will be in control of your feelings and actions.4. You will make better decisions.

5. You will not impair your judgment and do something that you will regret. 6. You will not be breaking the law or causing yourself legal difficulties for

years to come.7. You will be able to focus on improving your talents and enjoying your

interests.8. You will not ruin your mind, body or your future.9. You will not harm yourself or others as a result of drugs.10. You will not waste money on drugs.11. You will not be afraid of possible flashbacks for years to come.12. You respect yourself too much to take drugs.

• Support Groups (For Example):

• Narcotics Anonymous

• Cocaine Anonymous

• Nar-Anon

• Also just talking with a parent, teacher, school counselor, or peer counselor could help.

• Alternatives:• Learn a new sport• Join a club• Start a physical fitness group• Volunteer to help needy people in your

community• Exercise regularly• Get involved in something new that energizes

you