what is a drug? a chemical substance which alters the way the human body naturally functions
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What Is A Drug?
A chemical substance which alters the way the human body naturally functions.
Why Do People Use Drugs?
Lack of self-esteem (I’m dirty, rotten, stinky, no good).
Problems (I feel better when I’m stoned).
Peer pressure (I wanna be like…).
Rebellion (I’ll show them).
Curiosity (is it true what they say?)
What types of problems can result from drug
use?
Mental Problems Physical Problems Problems at school Problems at work
Violence between family members
money problems
To the individual... To the family...
According to the FBI, a large portion of criminal acts are committed by people under the influence of drugs
One murder every 29 minutes
One aggravated assault every 31 seconds
One violent crime every 19 seconds
One crime every 2 seconds
One property crime every 3 seconds
What are four main drugs commonly used and distributed? (Nationally)
Marijuana
Cocaine (Crack)
Alcohol
Inhalants
Effects of Marijuana on the Brain.
problems with memory and learning distorted perception difficulty in thinking and problem-solving loss of coordination increased heart rate anxiety panic attacks.
Physical effects. constricted peripheral blood vessels dilated pupils increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood
pressure. Some cocaine users report feelings of
restlessness, irritability, and anxiety, both while using and between periods of use.
An appreciable tolerance to the high may be developed, and many addicts report that they seek but fail to achieve as much pleasure as they did from their first exposure.
Paranoia and aggression.
High doses of cocaine and/or prolonged use can trigger paranoia.
Smoking crack cocaine can produce particularly aggressive paranoid behavior in users.
When addicted individuals stop using cocaine, they may become depressed. This depression causes users to continue to use the drug to alleviate their depression.
Long-term effects.
Prolonged cocaine snorting can result in ulceration of the mucous membrane of the nose and can damage the nasal septum enough to cause it to collapse.
Cocaine-related deaths are often a result of cardiac arrest or seizures followed by respiratory arrest.
ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL In low doses,
alcohol produces:
A relaxing effect Reduced tension Lowered inhibitions Impaired
concentration Slowed reflexes Impaired reaction
time Reduced
coordination
In medium doses,alcohol produces:
Slurred speech Drowsiness Altered emotions In high doses,
alcohol produces: Vomiting Breathing difficulties Unconsciousness Coma DEATH
Alcohol may be the world's oldest known
drug.
The Path of Alcohol in the Body
1. Mouth: alcohol enters the body. 2. Stomach: some alcohol gets into the
bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to the small intestine.
3. Small Intestine: alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.
4. Heart: pumps alcohol throughout the body.
5. Brain: alcohol reaches the brain. 6. Liver: alcohol is oxidized by the liver at a
rate of about 0.5 oz per hour. Alcohol is converted into water, carbon dioxide and energy.
Inhalantsuse
Effects of Inhalants on the Nervous System
When vapors are inhaled (1), they are absorbed through the lungs (2) and enter the bloodstream (3). Once in the bloodstream, the chemicals travel to the brain (4) and other tissues throughout the body. Most inhalants that are abused depress the functioning of the nervous system. However, the effects of each inhalant are difficult to determine because each product is made up many different chemicals and each person may breathe in different amounts of each chemical. Nevertheless, these chemicals do have significant effects on the nervous system.
The immediate effects of inhalants include:
relaxation slurred speech euphoria hallucinations drowsiness dizziness nausea vomiting DEATH - from heart failure or suffocating on
plastic bags or vomit.
Long term use of inhalants can cause:
Memory loss Concentration problems Visual disturbances; blindness Motor problems Peripheral nerve damage
DEATH
HeroineGets Converted Into Morphine Initial Rush Heavy Arms & LegsVomitingOverdose May Lead To DeathEuphoriaMuscular Weakness
One year after heroin!!!(Charged with 1st degree murder).
Does she look like a Heroin addict?
The Effects of Drugs And Prostitution
This is a series of arrest photographs of the same
individual over the course of 10 years. Some of the photos
were taken at closer time intervals than others. The
dates are posted under each photo.
Date: November 1979
Date: July 1980
Date: August 1980
Date: March 1981
Date: Sometime in 1982
Date: May 1986
Date: April 1988
Date: Sometime in 1988
Date: June 1988
Date: January 1989
Positive Ways to End Drug Use
Making the best decisions in life (drugs have many negative consequences)
Getting involved in positive activities (Like Civil Air Patrol)
Drug education for parents and teens Recreational programs Stricter laws