Drugs, Medicine, Alcohol & Tobacco

Fill in the blanks correctly Definitions Categories-Drugs are substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind.-Medicines are used to prevent, cure, or treat some diseases or medical issues.-illegal drugs are against the law to buy, sell, make, use, or distribute.- Prescription drugs are usually much stronger than OTC drugs.- OTC stands for Over-The-Counter. Fill in the blanks correctly Types of Drugs-Pain-relievingdrugs are used to relieve pain, like Tylenol and Advil.-Antibioticsare medicines like Penicillin that fight germs.-Medicines that prevent disease include Vaccines (Ex: MMR, DPT).-Medicines used to treat health problems include treatments for High Blood Pressure, Allergies, and Asthma. Fill in blanks correctly Drug Classifications-Stimulants excite the central nervous system (CNS).-Depressants slow down the central nervous system.-Drugs like Morphine, Codeine, and Heroin are classified as narcotics.-Hallucinogens alter moods and thoughts.-Inhalants are legal products that may excite or depress the CNS.-Anabolic steroids are made from testosterone and can cause “Roid Rage.”-Designer drugs are synthetic and imitate narcotics and hallucinogens.-The main active chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and it is a hallucinogen and a depressant. Using the word bank, fill in the correct answers for each scenario. Scenario 1:Misuse at Home Jamie had a terrible cold, so she reached for the bottle of cough syrup (OTC drug). However, she didn’t read the label and accidentally took double the dosage. Later, she felt dizzy and had trouble speaking. She didn’t realize that OTC drugs, even though they’re easy to get, are still drugs.Scenario 2:Peer Pressure at the Party At a party, Alex was offered a pill that looked like candy. His friend said it was “Ecstasy,” a common street name for MDMA. Alex didn’t know that these are also called designer drugs because they’re made synthetically. If mixed with alcohol, the result could be death.Scenario 3:School Project During a Health class presentation, Mia talked about the difference between stimulants and depressants. She explained that stimulants speed up the central nervous system (CNS), while depressants slow it down, and mixing both could cause serious problems.Scenario 4:Vaping Confusion Luis thought vaping was safe. He used a Juul, a type of e-cigarette, without realizing it still contained nicotine. Eventually, he developed breathing issues. His teacher explained that even though vaping is marketed as a safer alternative, it can still cause damage to the lungs and heart. Fill in the blanks correctly Drug Dangers-Any drug used improperly can be dangerous.-Programs like DARE aim to prevent drug use.-Addiction is when the body becomes used to and dependent on the chemical.-A physical need for a drug refers to tolerance and withdrawal.-A psychological want is a mental craving that feels like a need. Matching Match the term with its correct definition or example Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines that can be bought without a doctor’s approval Prescription drugs Must be prescribed by a doctor and are stronger than OTC Illegal drugs Drugs used against the law or without a medical reason Addiction A compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance Physical need The body depends on a substance, resulting in tolerance or withdrawal Psychological want Craving for a drug caused by emotions or mental desire Pain-relieving drug Drugs that are used to lessen or remove pain like Tylenol or Advil Antibiotics Fight germs; example: Penicillin Vaccines Prevent disease; example: MMR shot Hallucinogens Cause changes in moods and thoughts Stimulants Drugs that speed up the central nervous system Depressants Drugs that slow down the central nervous system Inhalants Products that can excite or depress the CNS when breathed in or “huffed” Anabolic steroids Made from testosterone; can cause a specific kind " Rage" THC Chemical in marijuana; acts as both a hallucinogen and depressant Designer drugs Synthetic drugs that imitate narcotics and hallucinogens Which of the following best defines a drug? A type of vitamin supplement A substance that affects the structure or function of the body or mind A natural food used for energy A household product used for cleaning Which of the following is not true about medicines? They can prevent disease They cure all illnesses immediately They treat medical issues They can be prescribed or purchased OTC What do the letters OTC stand for? Outpatient Treatment Center Over-The-Counter Over-The-Clinic Only Tested Chemicals What is the #1 drug associated with sexual assault? Special K GHB THC Alcohol Which of the following is an example of a date rape drug? GHB Special K All of the options Roofies What does GHB stand for? General Hormone Booster Gamma High Booster Gamma Hydroxybutyrate Gamma Hemoglobin Binder Which statement about date rape drugs is true? They are tasteless, colorless, and odorless They are mostly used as pain relievers They are brightly colored and have strong smells They are sold in most stores over the counter What may happen if you mix alcohol with date rape drugs? Headache DEATH Sleepiness None of the options What are narcotics typically used for? Increasing energy Relieving pain Treating bacterial infections Preventing asthma Fill in the blanks correctly Date Rape Drugs-These drugs are tasteless, colorless, and odorless.-GHB stands for Gamma Hydroxybutyrate.-Rohypnol is also called Roofies.-Ketamines are sometimes called “Special K.”-Alcohol is the #1 drug associated with sexual assault.-Mixing alcohol with these drugs can equal Death.