2. • Substance which has
physiological and
psychological effects when
consumed or introduced into
the body.
• Refers to both legal and
illegal drugs.
What is a DRUG?
3. TWO TYPES OF DRUGS
Legal Drugs Illegal Drugs
01 02
4. Legal Drugs
• Can be legally sold,
possessed and used.
• Usually intended for
medical purposes.
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5. TWO TYPES OF LEGAL DRUGS
Over-the-counter
(OTC) Drugs
Prescription
Drugs
7. • Restricted drugs that can
only be purchased when
prescribed by physicians.
• Ex. Vicodin, Xanax, Adderall,
anabolic steroids, etc.
Prescription Drugs
8. Illegal Drugs
• Unlawful substances
which are usually
obtained by dishonest
or prohibited means.
• Ex. cocaine, Rugby,
heroin, GHB, etc.
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10. WHAT ARE DRUGS MADE OF?
RAW PLANTS
• Grown in farms
• Ex. Cannabis,
mushrooms, tobacco
11. WHAT ARE DRUGS MADE OF?
PROCESSED PLANTS
• Grown in farms
• Processed and refined
• Ex. Alcohol (barley,
wheat, potatoes, etc.),
heroin (opium poppy),
cocaine (coca)
12. WHAT ARE DRUGS MADE OF?
SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS
• Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
industries
• Underground labs
• Ex. Ecstasy,
amphetamine, LSD
13. 1. State the 2 types of drugs and explain their
differences.
2. State 1 classification of drugs and explain how it works
and how it affects the body.
3. State the 2 types of legal drugs and explain their
differences.
4. In your own words, define drugs.
5. Explain the different ways drugs are made.
QUESTIONS