Medicines and Drugs. Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2 Chapter 4, Lesson 1.

Medicines and Drugs

Warm-Up Questions

CPS Questions 1-2

Chapter 4, Lesson 1

Chapter Overview

Lesson 1: Medicines and Drugs Lesson 2: Tobacco Lesson 3: Alcohol Lesson 4: Environmental Health

Chapter 4, Lesson 1

Lesson Overview

How medicines differ from drugs Drug misuse and abuse Help for drug users Living drug free

Chapter 4, Lesson 1

Quick Write

Write what you would say in a short email to a younger brother, sister, or cousin explaining the most important

reason young people should avoid drug use.

(Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)

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How Medicines Differ From Drugs

All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines

Prescription medicinesAlways read instructions

carefully Five common mistakes in taking

medicine Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines


Types of Medicines

Medicines to prevent diseases Medicines to fight infection Medicines to relieve pain Other medicines


Activity 1: Medicines

Review the section in your textbook on how medicines differ from drugs

Complete the table with the types of medicines and answer the questions

Review the section in your textbook on the prescription medicine label

Identify key pieces of information on a prescription label

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Medicines

How medicines affect the body Side effects Tolerance Overuse of medicines Mixing medicines


Learning Check Questions

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Activity 2: How Medicines Affect the Body

Review the section in your textbook on how medicines affect the body

Match each entry method to its correct description

Answer the questions

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Drug Misuse

Using a drug without following the directions Combining medicines without a physician’s

advice Taking more of a drug than the doctor ordered Using a drug prescribed for someone else Giving your prescription to someone else Using a drug for longer than a physician

advises Using a medicine when you do not need it


Drug Abuse

Using any illegal drug Taking a substance that was not

meant to enter the body Using a drug for purposes other

than medical treatment Faking health problems to obtain

or renew a prescription


Activity 3: Drug Misuse vs. Abuse

Read each situation and identify if it is drug misuse or drug abuse

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How Drugs Affect the Brain

They can interrupt the work and actually change how the brain performs its jobs

Drug abuse affects three primary areas of the brain: The brain stem Limbic system Cerebral cortex


Narcotics and Stimulants

Narcotics Morphine Codeine

Stimulants Amphetamine Methamphetamine (Meth) Cocaine Crack


Depressants and Street Drugs

Depressants Tranquilizers Barbiturates Hypnotics

Street Drugs Heroin Marijuana and Hashish


Legalized Marijuana

Some states are allowing people to use marijuana

Not legal for minors (under 21) Still illegal under federal law


Dangers of Hallucinogens

Physical effects Increased heart rate and blood

pressure; lack of muscle coordination Psychological effects

Hallucinate; violent behavior PCP LSD Psilocybin (Mushrooms)



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Inhalants

Their harmful fumes go directly to the brain when inhaled

Fumes cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of coordination

Just one use can result in sudden death

Long-term inhalant use can damage the liver, kidneys, and brain


Club and Synthetic Drugs

Skittle parties Club Drugs

Ecstasy GHB Rohypnol Ketamine

Synthetic Drugs Bath Salts


Activity 4: Effects of Drugs Review the section in your textbook on how

drugs affect the brain Complete the table to provide a description

and the harmful effects of narcotics Complete the next table to identify the

forms, methods of use, and harmful effects of each type of drug

Answer the questions

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Activity 5: Drug Abusers

Create a presentation about someone who has abused drugs

Research and locate an article about a drug abuser

Identify important issues, choices, and consequences

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Warning Signs of Addiction

Significant changes in weight Poor personal hygiene Fights with friends and family members Promises to get help that are not kept Withdrawal from family functions Lying about where they have been Accusations of petty crimes Denial of drug and/or alcohol use


Treatment Programs

Detox units Inpatient treatment centers Outpatient treatment centers Individual and group counseling


Activity 6: Getting Help

Review the section in your textbook on getting help and the handout

Create a bubble map with sources of help

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Living Drug Free

If you feel lonely, depressed, or bored Learn a new sport or hobby or join a

club Start a regular physical activity routine Volunteer to help people in your

community

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For Help Solving Problems

Talk to a school counselor or an adult you trust

Contact a hot line or support group Seek counsel through your church,

temple, or mosque


If you are Tense and Anxious

Learn relaxation techniques like yoga or tai chi

Meditate Get enough rest and physical activity and

eat properly Use time management skills


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Activity 7: Refusing Drugs Role-Play

Create a role-play and practice using refusal skills

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Summary

How medicines differ from drugs Drug misuse and abuse Help for drug users Living drug free

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Review Questions

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(Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)

Next….

Done – medicines and drugs

Next – tobacco


Medicines and Drugs. Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2 Chapter 4, Lesson 1.

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