Drugs

WHO: any excessive drug use not approved by the medical profession. Some drugs in any quantity, others in large quantities.

Synthetic derivatives of testosterone Bad for liver, brain and repro organs Heart disease if long use

Steroid alternatives, bad side effects like nausea, seizures, coma

Any level of drug that is poisonous. Liver detoxifies with enzymes

Effect on body. General = entire body, Local = one area, Selective = much greater effect on one organ or system.

FDA give permission for 20 new drugs a year. Most common mistakes: -over or under dosing -omitting labeling info -wrong dose form -allergic reactions

Drugs most likely to cause psych probs: • depression • HBP • epilepsy • asthma • insomnia • arthritis Older people more affected Depression by lower blood pressure Anxiety by overstim CNS

Additive: cumulative effects = sum total of each drug Synergistic: = greater than total Potentiating = one drug increases effect of another Antagonistic = neutralize or stifle effects of one another

Beginning: intoxication is goal Later: avoiding withdrawal symptoms is goal Polyabuse: abusers take several drugs Comorbidity: overlap between people with chemical dependency and psych disorders.

Crave pleasure Escape anxiety Dependency in order to function normally Physical dependency = increased amount to achieve desired effect

Intitially prescribed for weight control Extremely addictive and dangerous Benzedrine Dexedrine Methedrine Ritalin Cylert Preludin Taken orally (may be smoked, injected, snorted) Methamphetamine extremely addictive, lasts 12-14 hrs Alert, full of energy, well being, confidence, perceived clear thinking (no research supports this) Talkative and animated, restless Large dose = confusion, incoherence, anxiety, heart palp Short term: heart trouble, loose of coordination,anger, nausea, chills Long term: malnutrition, skin disorders, insomnia, depression, vitamin deficiencies, brain damage affecting speech

Lack self control No opposition to drugs Low self esteem Depression Poverty or isolation Association with drug users

“Huffing” Momentary hallucinations and well being Effects last only for seconds Chronic use leads to kidney failure, hepatitis, respiratory probs, irreg HB, bone probs, heart failure. Can die first time

Depress CNS, reduce physical and mental tension Decrease alertness, cause drowsiness Long term use can result in comatose condition Overdose can immediately result in coma, stupor, death

One of most dangerous drugs Profound change in perception Hallucinations Delusions of strength Psychosis Flushing, increase HR, insensitivity to pain, impaired coordination and speech, stupor. Danger to others Immediate coma or death

Fatigue Weight loss Cough Body aches Blackouts Psych turmoil, paranoia Stress of maintaining habit

Most common psychotropic Relieves drowsiness Helps w/repetitive tasks Improves physical performance, endurance Extreme doses = seizure and reap failure No evidence birth defects

One of most addictive and deadly abused substance Feeling of invulnerability, high energy Short term: headaches, shaking, seizures, death Long term: BP probs, sexual function, heart probs, brain hemorrhage, hepatitis, malnutrition

Relaxes, affects mood, heightens senses Speeds HR, dries mouth, lethargy, impairs reactions Large dose = panic attack, hallucination Long term = decreased motivation, laziness Psych dependence, impaired memory and cognition, high BP, lung probs, infertility.

Happiness, euphoria Insomnia, nausea, fatigue, concentration prob, dehydration

Narcotic family relaxes CNS, relieves pain, sense of wellness. Restlessness, nausea, weight loss, sex, speech, sweating, drowsiness, impaired judgment, attention and memory Extremely addictive, malnutrition, impaired immune system, infection of heart/lungs, hepatitis, tetanus, HIV, skin abcess. Can die from OD