Intro to drugs

Intro to drugs, CHINDS

1. {
What is a drug?
Any substance other than food that
changes the structure or functions of the
body or mind.

2. Those drugs which have been
studied, tested, approved, and controlled
by the Food and Drug Administration
(F.D.A.). This means they are considered
safe and effective if used as directed.
Legal Drugs:

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

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

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

6. Marijuana
Inhalants
Hallucinogens
(ecstasy / LSD)
Cocaine / crack
Illegal Drug Examples:
ðIllegal steroids
ðSpeed
ðHeroin
ðMethamphetamine

7. Experiment Use Tolerance Addiction
Process of addiction:
Trying
drugs due
to
curiosity, p
eer
pressure, e
tc.
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 OF
ADDICTIVE DRUGS

9. Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Narcotics
Depressants
Stimulants
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. It alters
mood and perception.
The following are a few slang terms for marijuana.
pot
weed
maryjane
hash
grass
CANNABIS:

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

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

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

14. Inhalant abuse is inhaling substances and fumes in
order to get a chemical reaction in the brain .This
means people are using common household products
to purposely get high illegally.
gas
cleaning products
whiteout
spray paint
INHALANTS

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

16. ILLEGAL
heroin
opium
NARCOTICS
LEGAL –with a doctor
prescription
morphine
codeine
OxyContin
Narcotics lowers perception
of pain

17. Lethargy, apathy, loss of judgment and
self-control may occur
Tolerance, physical and psychological
dependence can develop
An overdose can cause
convulsions, coma, and death
Risks of use include malnutrition and
infections
Possible Effects of Narcotics

18. LEGAL
Alcohol ( must be
age 21)
Sedatives
Tranquilizers
Sleeping Pills
Valium
DEPRESSANTS
ILLEGAL
Barbiturates
G.H.B. (gamma-
hydroxybutyrate)
Rohypnol
Depressants relax the central nervous system.
They lower heart late and blood pressure.

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

20. LEGAL
Tobacco (nicotine)
(must be age 18)
Caffeine
Amphetamines
STIMULANTS
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.
Tolerance, psychological and physical dependence may
develop. Continued high doses can cause heart
problems, malnutrition, and death.
With Cocaine –Confusion, depression, hallucinations may
occur. Physical dependence can develop. Effects are
unpredictable –convulsions, coma, and death are possible.
With Nicotine –long term cigarette smoking is linked to
emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease. Physical and
psychological dependence can develop.
Possible Effects of Stimulants