Catalyst 5 / 16 /14

Catalyst 5/16/14

Write down and answer the following questions on your Catalyst sheet:

What makes MDMA (ecstasy) unlike other stimulants?

What are some dangers associated with it?

10.8 Heroin5/16/14

HeroinDepressant

Temporarily reduces physical and mental functions

In the family of drugs called opiates From the opium poppy

morphine codeine

Effects of HeroinEuphoria (intense happiness)Analgesia (pain killer)DrowsinessMouth drynessWarm flushing of skinSlowed breathingMuscle weakness

History of Heroin3400 B.C. – opium poppies grown in

Mesopotamia1800s – opium dens common in AsiaLate 1800s – heroin synthesized from

opium poppy, sold as “non-addictive” cough medicine

Present – used along with morphine for medical treatment of pain

Heroin Addicts Speakhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=kOPOK24g9Cc

Harms of HeroinHeroin is extremely addictive and extremely

harmfulMany users inject heroin directly into their

veins Sharing needles leads to infection and

transmission of bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis and HIV

Heroin withdrawal is severe Cold sweats, depression, sleeping difficulties,

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Reducing the Harm of HeroinMethadone treatment programs

Methadone is a safer, less addictive substitute for heroin

Governments supply clean needles to users

Medically trained staff supervise heroin use at safe injection sites

Video: Addicted to HeroinHeroin addiction can get to people from all

walks of lifeReflect on the video and write down your

thoughts on your notes

Promise to SelfWrite a letter (5-10 sentences) promising to

never, ever use heroinStart with the following line:

I, _____________, promise to stay away from heroin for the rest of my life.

Include details as to the effects of heroin and how heroin can destroy lives

Sign your name at the bottomTurn it in at the end of class