Drugs Study Notes Grade 6 PDF

Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours Be Drug Free – Grade 6 SLIDESMANIA.COM What is DRUGS? ❏ DRUGS is a chemical substance that is administered or taken to incite a biological effect in the body of an organism. ❏...

Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours Be Drug Free – Grade 6 SLIDESMANIA.COM What is DRUGS? ❏ DRUGS is a chemical substance that is administered or taken to incite a biological effect in the body of an organism. ❏ It may be pharmacological in nature (used for health-related purposes) or recreational (which are mostly psychoactive) ❏ substances that change a person's mental or physical state. What are Legal and Illegal Drugs? Legal drugs can be prescribed by doctors or health care providers and are sold in stores. Are known as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. This can include alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, which are all legal drugs. Illegal drugs refer to drugs that are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional, such as a doctor. Legal Drugs Prescription Medications – These are prescribed to you by a health care provider or doctor. Over the Counter (OTC) medication, such as Tylenol or Advil. Alcohol, Tobacco, – Must be over 19 years of age to purchase or use. Illegal Drugs Illegal drugs are often harmful and are drugs that are not prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Illegal drugs are also called “street drugs”.  Some illegal drugs are ecstasy (MDMA), heroin, cocaine, opioids, and methamphetamine (i.e., meth). Mental Health and Substance Use Substance use and mental health have shown to be connected. Mental illnesses may lead to substance use and addiction. Long-term drug use can lead to the development of mental illness. Addiction An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop. People can have many different types of addictions, being addicted to drugs is only one type. Facts about Drug Use Over-the-Counter Drugs ○ Medicine that is sold WITHOUT a doctor’s prescription. ○ Can be harmful if directions are not followed. Prescription Drugs ○ Can only get with a written order from a doctor. ○ Higher potential for harm than OTC drugs.  Illegal Drugs ○ Chemical substance that people may to make, possess, buy, consume, or distribute Drug Misuse ○ Improper use of medicine. Drug Abuse ○ Drug that is INTENTIONALLY used improperly. Drugs and Substances The main types of drugs affecting how a person thinks, feels and behaves are: Pharmaceutical Psychoactive SLIDESMANIA.COM DRUG (Pharmaceutical & Psychoactive) Understanding the terms: Pharmaceutic al SLIDESMANIA.COM Psychoactiv e in or administered into one's a substance used to system, affect mental prevent or cure a disease processes. or ailment or to alleviate any drug that has significant effects on psychological its symptoms processes, such as thinking, Psychoactive drugs are perception, and emotion. substances that, when taken C ÀT E G R I E S OF D R U G S CNS Depressant CNS Stimulants Hallucinogens Dissociative Anesthetics Narcotic Analgesics Inhalants Cannabis sow ran acvy ranquzer,seaves SLIDESMANIA.COM and hypnotics drugs is associated with increased heart rate, alertness, and heightened energy drugs includes substances that alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes causes people to feel separated or detached from their body or physical environment pain relievers for treatment of moderate pain to severe pain substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. SLIDESMANIA.COM Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant for calming and relaxing effects on the CNS These drugs can slow /decrease mental/physical activity, making them useful for treating anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorders SLIDESMANIA.CODepressants Depressant M ○ A psychoactive drug that slows the brain and body reactions ○ Barbiturates Small doses act as a sedative Large Doses will induce sleep Abuser Walks slowly, and will slur speech. ○ CNS Depressant  Slows the central nervous system Used to be called a tranquilizer May be prescribed to treat: Anxiety Muscle spasms Sleep disorders SLIDESMANIA.CODepressants M Opiates ○ Drugs made from the seeds of poppy plants ○ Medically used to relieve pain and dull senses. ○ Heroin An opiate that is made from morphine. Highly addictive, and a high rate of overdose. SLIDESMANIA.COM Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant  Effects Symptoms -slurred speech -poor concentration disorientation -confusion -headache stuttering -light-headedness -dizziness restlessness and agitation -dry mouth -slowed breathing blurred, altered, or double vision reduced heart rate -problems with movement and problems with thought, memory, memory -lowered blood pressure and judgment muscle weakness SLIDESMANIA.COM Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants - includes caffeine, nicotine, and amphetamines - associated with increased heart rate, alertness, and heightened energy - it stimulate the brain by speeding up both mental and physical processes by increasing energy, improve attention and alertness, and elevate blood  pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate Stimulants Stimulants addictive May cause seizures, heart attack, ○ Speeds up activities of the central nervous respiratory failure system. “Free-basing” ○ May be prescribed to treat various disorders Turns cocaine into crack ○ Amphetamines Prescription drugs that can be sold illegally “Speed”, “uppers” Hard crash when the drug wears off User wants to take another to get “up” again. ○ Methamphetamine Made from various over-the-counter ingredients in a meth lab Highly addictive, with devastating side effects. ○ Cocaine A powerful, short-acting stimulant Highly  Rehabs.com SLIDESMANIA.COM Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants  Effects Symptoms - Euphoria - Decreased appetite - Increased pulse and blood pressure - Talkativeness Symptoms include - Energy talkativeness and - Increased concentration nervousness, which can - Difficulty sleeping progress to significant anxiety - Nervousness and aggression. Hallucinogens SLIDESMANIA.COM * characterized by their ability to alter mood and perception, often causing a distorted sense of reality * also called as "Psychedelic drugs” *make a person see, feel and hear things that aren't real, or distort their interpretation of what's going on around them SLIDESMANIA.COHallucinogens M Drug that distorts, perception, thought and mood. ○ No medical use  Three main kinds ○ LSD ○ Psilocybin (mushrooms) ○ PCP SLIDESMANIA.COM Hallucinogens Effects Symptoms *hallucinations and distorted perception, including visual, auditory, sweating, may alternate with chills and body, time and space shivering *increased body temperature and anxiety, agitation, paranoia and feelings of panic rate, loss of appetite, problems sleeping, dry mouth, * nausea, elevated sense of panic, perception, increased heart SLIDESMANIA.COM Dissociative Anesthetics - also known as “dissociatives” meaning detached from reality/body/environment - can also cause hallucinations and other changes in thoughts, emotions and consciousness SLIDESMANIA.COM Dissociative Anesthetics Effects Symptoms - drowsiness,  - slow ineffective breathing, - respiratory depression, and memory impairment. - pain relief causes amnesia (memory - increased heart rate loss) and analgesia - anesthesia (pain-relief) - amnesia and loss of muscle control, - as well as cognitive Narcotic Analgesics SLIDESMANIA.COM -prescription pain relievers ordered for treatment of moderate pain to severe pain. -used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation SLIDESMANIA.COM Narcotic Analgesics Effects Symptoms  -Constipation. - Breathing difficulty. -Itching or a sedation, euphoria, skin rash. -Loss of appetite. respiratory depression, -Low blood pressure. -Nausea and vomiting. -Problems with constipation, and physical urination. dependence SLIDESMANIA.COInhalants M -various products easily bought and found in the home or workplace—such as spray paints, markers, glues, and cleaning fluids etc. - it contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties SLIDESMANIA.COM  Inhalants Effects Symptoms - feeling disorientated - initial “rush” or “high” -headaches - feeling of wellbeing -increased coordination - lowered inhibitions -visual distortions -excited, euphoric, giggling and - nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea laughing -agitated, uneasy and aggressive -hallucinations and - bloodshot eyes delusions - increased confidence which can -confusion and disorientation lead to risky behaviour - blackout, convulsions, coma. Cannabis SLIDESMANIA.COM -Cannabis (marijuana) is commonly used as a recreational drug. People also commonly use cannabis for multiple sclerosis (MS) and nerve pain. I - products that are made from the dried flowers, leaves, stems and seeds of the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa). Cannabis Cannabis, also known as weed (pot, marijuana), comes in many different forms. Cannabis is smoked in joints and pipes, consumed in foods or beverages, and used in creams or oils. Cannabis comes from a plant called a sativa plant. Potential Negative Effects of Cannabis Use Increased hunger Loss of coordination – difficulty walking, running, or balancing Hallucinations – seeing things that aren’t real Memory loss Decreased concentration Lung disease Cannabis smoke contains carcinogens (cancer causing agents) SLIDESMANIA.COM  Cannabis Effects Symptoms -Bloodshot eyes - Dry mouth. a pleasant euphoria and increased appetite sense of relaxation Increased appetite. laughter, Fatigue and lethargy. Excessive sleepiness. altered perception of time, Impaired balance. Poor coordination. Lack of attention to grooming and hygiene.