Intro to drugs, CHINDS

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What is a drug?What is a drug?
Any substance other than food thatAny substance other than food that
changes the structure or functions of thechanges the structure or functions of the
body or mind.body or mind.
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2.  Those drugs which have been studied,Those drugs which have been studied,
tested, approved, and controlled by thetested, approved, and controlled by the
Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.).Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.).
This means they are considered safe andThis means they are considered safe and
effective if used as directed.effective if used as directed.
Legal Drugs:Legal Drugs:

3.  MedicineMedicine::
 Prescriptions: Doctor assigned, such as antibiotics,Prescriptions: Doctor assigned, such as antibiotics,
pain relievers, etc.pain relievers, etc.
 Over the Counter (OTC): Used for minor illness; suchOver the Counter (OTC): Used for minor illness; such
as a cold, flu, and headache. No prescription isas a cold, flu, and headache. No prescription is
needed. Use the directions on the packageneeded. Use the directions on the package
 Vaccinations:
 Also called immunizationsAlso called immunizations
 Examples include measles, mumps, and rubella orExamples include measles, mumps, and rubella or
diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.
Legal Drug examples:Legal Drug examples:

4.  Alcohol:Alcohol:
 Legal for people 21 and olderLegal for people 21 and older
 Law prohibits driving under the influence, disorderlyLaw prohibits driving under the influence, disorderly
conduct in public, and under age useconduct in public, and under age use
 Michigan has a zero tolerance law for minorsMichigan has a zero tolerance law for minors
 Selling to minors is illegalSelling to minors is illegal
 Tobacco:Tobacco:
 Legal for people 18 and olderLegal for people 18 and older
 Laws involve restrictions on where smoking can occurLaws involve restrictions on where smoking can occur
 Selling to minors is illegalSelling to minors is illegal
THE FOLLOWING ARE LEAGAL, BUT NOTTHE FOLLOWING ARE LEAGAL, BUT NOT
CONSIDERED NECESSARY FOR GOODCONSIDERED NECESSARY FOR GOOD
HEALTH!!!HEALTH!!!

5.  Chemical substances which have beenChemical substances which have been
studied and tested by the F.D.A. andstudied and tested by the F.D.A. and
have been found to cause more harmhave been found to cause more harm
than good. If a person is caughtthan good. If a person is caught
possessing, using, or selling any ofpossessing, using, or selling any of
these they can be arrested, fined,these they can be arrested, fined,
and/or sent to jail.and/or sent to jail.
Illegal Drugs:Illegal Drugs:

6.  MarijuanaMarijuana
 InhalantsInhalants
 HallucinogensHallucinogens
(ecstasy / LSD)(ecstasy / LSD)
 Cocaine / crackCocaine / crack
Illegal Drug Examples:Illegal Drug Examples:
ð Illegal steroids
ð Speed
ð Heroin
ð Methamphetamine

7. Experiment Use Tolerance AddictionExperiment Use Tolerance Addiction
Process of addiction:Process of addiction:
Trying
drugs due
to
curiosity,
peer
pressure,
etc.
Consuming
drugs
on a
regular
basis
Needing
more of the
drug to get
the same
affect or
feeling
Needing
the drug in
a person’s
system to
feel
“normal”.

8. 6 CATEGORIES OF6 CATEGORIES OF
ADDICTIVE DRUGSADDICTIVE DRUGS

9. CCannabisannabis
HHallucinogensallucinogens
IInhalantsnhalants
NNarcoticsarcotics
DDepressantsepressants
SStimulantstimulants
The following are
the 6 categories of
addictive drugs.
You can remember
the different
categories by using
the word “CHINDS”

10. The category of cannabis is marijuana or hashish. The THCThe category of cannabis is marijuana or hashish. The THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol) is what alters mood and perception.(tetrahydrocannabinol) is what alters mood and perception.
The following are a few slang terms for marijuana.The following are a few slang terms for marijuana.
potpot
weedweed
mary janemary jane
hashhash
grassgrass
CANNABIS:CANNABIS:

11.  Confusion, loss of coordination may occurConfusion, loss of coordination may occur
 Tolerance, physical and psychologicalTolerance, physical and psychological
dependence can developdependence can develop
 Regular use may cause damage to the lungs,Regular use may cause damage to the lungs,
heart, brain, and reproduction systemheart, brain, and reproduction system
Possible Effects of CannabisPossible Effects of Cannabis

12. Hallucinogens causes a hallucinations. HallucinationsHallucinogens causes a hallucinations. Hallucinations
involve sensing things while awake that appear to beinvolve sensing things while awake that appear to be
real, but instead have been created in the mind.real, but instead have been created in the mind.
L.S.D.L.S.D. (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) –(Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) – acid is a slang termacid is a slang term
P.C.P.P.C.P. ((Phencyclidine) –) – angel dust is a slang termangel dust is a slang term
mushroomsmushrooms
ecstasyecstasy
HALLUCINOGENSHALLUCINOGENS

13.  Hallucinations, panic may occurHallucinations, panic may occur
 Tolerance developsTolerance develops
 Effects may recur (“flash backs”) even after use isEffects may recur (“flash backs”) even after use is
discontinueddiscontinued
 Possible birth defects in users’ childrenPossible birth defects in users’ children
 Depression, confusion, irrational behavior mayDepression, confusion, irrational behavior may
occuroccur
 Overdose can cause convulsions, coma, and deathOverdose can cause convulsions, coma, and death
Possible Effects of HallucinogensPossible Effects of Hallucinogens

14. Inhalant abuse is inhaling substances and fumes inInhalant abuse is inhaling substances and fumes in
order to get a chemical reaction in the brain .Thisorder to get a chemical reaction in the brain .This
means people are using common household productsmeans people are using common household products
to purposely get high illegally.to purposely get high illegally.
gasgas
cleaning productscleaning products
whiteoutwhiteout
spray paintspray paint
INHALANTSINHALANTS

15.  Loss of coordination, confusion,Loss of coordination, confusion,
hallucinations may occurhallucinations may occur
 An overdoes can cause convulsions, coma,An overdoes can cause convulsions, coma,
and deathand death
 Psychological dependence can developPsychological dependence can develop
 Permanent damage to the lungs, brain, liver,Permanent damage to the lungs, brain, liver,
bone marrow can resultbone marrow can result
Possible Effects of InhalantsPossible Effects of Inhalants

16. ILLEGALILLEGAL
heroinheroin
opiumopium
NARCOTICSNARCOTICS
LEGAL – with a doctor
prescription
morphine
codeine
OxyContin
Narcotics lowers perception
of pain

17.  Lethargy, apathy, loss of judgment andLethargy, apathy, loss of judgment and
self-control may occurself-control may occur
 Tolerance, physical and psychologicalTolerance, physical and psychological
dependence can developdependence can develop
 An overdose can cause convulsions, coma,An overdose can cause convulsions, coma,
and deathand death
 Risks of use include malnutrition andRisks of use include malnutrition and
infectionsinfections
Possible Effects of NarcoticsPossible Effects of Narcotics

18. LEGALLEGAL
Alcohol ( must beAlcohol ( must be
age 21)age 21)
SedativesSedatives
TranquilizersTranquilizers
Sleeping PillsSleeping Pills
ValiumValium
DEPRESSANTSDEPRESSANTS
ILLEGAL
Barbiturates
G.H.B. (gamma-
hydroxybutyrate)
Rohypnol
Depressants relax the central nervous system.
They lower heart rate and blood pressure.

19.  Confusion, loss of coordination may occurConfusion, loss of coordination may occur
 Tolerance, physical and psychologicalTolerance, physical and psychological
dependence can developdependence can develop
 An overdose can cause coma, deathAn overdose can cause coma, death
 Depressants taken in combinations (includingDepressants taken in combinations (including
with alcohol) are dangerouswith alcohol) are dangerous
 Alcohol is linked to cancer, heart damage,Alcohol is linked to cancer, heart damage,
liver damage and other serious illnessesliver damage and other serious illnesses
Possible Effects of DepressantsPossible Effects of Depressants

20. LEGALLEGAL
Tobacco (nicotine)Tobacco (nicotine)
(must be age 18)(must be age 18)
CaffeineCaffeine
AmphetaminesAmphetamines
STIMULANTSSTIMULANTS
ILLEGAL
cocaine
crack
speed
meth
steroids
Stimulants speed up action of the central
nervous system. Stimulants raise heart rate and
blood pressure

21.  With Amphetamines – hallucinations may occur.With Amphetamines – hallucinations may occur.
Tolerance, psychological and physical dependence mayTolerance, psychological and physical dependence may
develop. Continued high doses can cause heart problems,develop. Continued high doses can cause heart problems,
malnutrition, and death.malnutrition, and death.
 With Cocaine – Confusion, depression, hallucinations mayWith Cocaine – Confusion, depression, hallucinations may
occur. Physical dependence can develop. Effects areoccur. Physical dependence can develop. Effects are
unpredictable – convulsions, coma, and death are possible.unpredictable – convulsions, coma, and death are possible.
 With Nicotine – long term cigarette smoking is linked toWith Nicotine – long term cigarette smoking is linked to
emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease. Physical andemphysema, lung cancer, heart disease. Physical and
psychological dependence can develop.psychological dependence can develop.
Possible Effects of StimulantsPossible Effects of Stimulants