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Substance Abuse
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Any unnesesary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical reasons.
Includes: Overuse, using with alcohol, in combination with other (synergistic effect) |
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Illegal Drugs
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Against the law to use or posess, buy or sell, manufacture
Use of is referred to as (illicit drug use) |
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Kinds of drugs
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From Natural Sources: Marijuana, heroin, opium, cocaine
Synergistic Drugs (Produced in a lab): ecstacy, LSD, meth, speed Gateway drugs: often lead to other dangerous drug use: marijuana, alcohol |
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Why People Begin Using Drugs (REASONS)
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1.See other people close to them using. 2.feel pressured. 3.to fit in. 3.media glamorizes use (marijuana) 5.escape from problems
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Dangers of substance abuse
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overdoes: 1.Strong or even fatal reaction to taking large amounts
2.risk of HIV or other STD's (dirty needles, impaired judgement leading to sex) 3.physical and psychological dependance 4.Tollerance and withdrawal |
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Costs
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1.Affect performance in school, sports, relationships and family life. 2.Goals and dreams interuptedor never realized 3)70 billion dollars in health, social, and criminal costs every year. 4. Expensive Habit ($1,000 dollars a week)
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Stimulants
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drugs that speed up the central nervous system
Examples: amphetamines (ephedra), methamphetamines (speed,ice,cocaine), nicotine |
