The Use, Misuse, and Abuse of Drugs

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The Use, Misuse, and Abuse of Drugs

• Chapter 12

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Objectives

• Name one problem with living in a drug-oriented
  society.
• Name two ways to treat pain without using drugs.
• Know the ways in which drug use, drug misuse, and
  drug abuse differ from each other.

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Living in a drug-oriented society

• Have a headache? Take a painkiller.
• Does your stomach hurt? Take an antacid.
• Feeling tired? Drink some coffee.
• Want to relax? Have a beer.
• We are constantly being told how great drugs are
  (Caffeine, alcohol, pain killers, etc.).

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Advertisements

• TV commercials constantly tell us to take drugs
  to be happy, awake, pain free, to fall asleep,
  etc.
• Every year pharmaceutical companies spend about
  25 billion on advertising. The Alcohol industry
  spends 18-20 billion.
• Many sports events are sponsored by beer or other
  drug manufacturers.
• Message If we take a drug, we will feel better.

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Healthier Options NO DRUGS!

• Name at least two ways to relieve a headache.
• Name at least two ways to ease an upset stomach.
• Name at least two ways to naturally relax.
• Name at least two ways to naturally wake up/feel
  more energized.

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What is a drug?

• Drug any substance that causes a physical change
  in a person.
• Natural Remedies contain substances that occur
  in nature and are used to treat or prevent
  ailments. Ex Peppermint.
• Over-the-Counter Drugs OTCs can be legally
  bought without a doctors prescription. Ex Advil.

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What is a drug? cont

• Prescription Drugs drugs that require a doctors
  prescription to buy. Includes the drugs name,
  directions for use, and dose. Usually more
  powerful than OTCs.
• Tobacco Products contain the drug nicotine. Ex
  cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chew.

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What is a drug? cont

• Alcohol beer, wine, and distilled liquors.
  Illegal for people under 21 years of age.
• Illegal Drugs substances than cannot be legally
  sold, purchased, or used.
• Unrecognized Drugs found in products that are
  not usually classified as drugs. Ex Caffeine,
  inhalants (paint, gasoline, glue).

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Definitions

• Drug Use taking a medicine properly and in its
  correct dosage. (Ex taking a prescription, or
  swallowing an Advil.)
• Drug Abuse intentional improper use of a drug.
  Ex using an illegal drug, or using cough
  medicine to get high.)
• Drug Misuse improper use of a drug. Ex taking
  the wrong amount of a drug, or stopping use too
  soon.)

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OTCs and Prescription Drugs

• Medicine a substance used to treat an illness or
  ailment.
• OTCs
• Analgesics pain relievers (Ex aspirin,
  ibuprofen).
• Sedatives slow down the body (Ex sleeping
  pills).
• Stimulants make you more alert. (Ex caffeine).

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Ramifications of Drug Abuse - Video

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