Chapter 16 Drugs Lesson 1 Drug Use and Abuse. Building Vocabulary illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects drug misuse Taking.

Chapter 16

Drugs

Lesson 1Drug Use and Abuse

Building Vocabulary

illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects

drug misuse Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended

drug abuseIntentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthful or illegal

drug-free zoneA 1,000-yard distance around a school where anyone caught with drugs can be arrested

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Building Vocabulary

drug possession When a person has or keeps illegal drugs

drug trafficking The buying or selling of drugs

probationSet period of time during which a person who has been arrested must check in regularly with a court officer

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

What is a Drug?

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Some drugs are medicines, which may be able to save your life or the life of someone you love. Other drugs are illegal and dangerous.

What is a Drug?

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Prescription

Can be found in a grocery store

or pharmacy

Some can only be purchased by

an adult

Can only be obtained with

written permission from

a doctor

What is a Drug?

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Whether you use an OTC medicine or prescription drug, always closely read and follow the directions on the label.

Drug Misuse and Abuse

illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Illegal drugs as well as drugs that are medicines can be harmful if they are not used correctly. Many drugs are illegal for a good reason: they can be extremely dangerous or addictive.

New Vocabulary

Drug Misuse and Abuse

drug misuse Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Drug misuse can lead to abusing drugs. A person who does any of the following is misusing drugs:• Using the drug without following instructions on the label• Using a drug not prescribed for you• Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you• Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed• Using the drug longer than advised by your doctor

New Vocabulary

Drug Misuse and Abuse

drug abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthful or illegal

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Drug abuse occurs when:• someone uses an illegal drug, such as marijuana or heroin.• someone uses legal drugs for nonmedical purposes. • prescription medicines are used improperly. • someone takes prescription medicine that was not prescribed to

that person.

New Vocabulary

Physical Consequences

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

The symptoms of addiction can include:

Denial

Physical dependence

Tolerance

Craving

Loss of control

Physical Consequences

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Mental and Emotional Consequences

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Using drugs keeps you from learning to handle difficult emotions in healthful ways.

Drug users often experience depression, anxiety, and confusion.

Drug use also often leads to poor decisions and bad judgment. It can cause a person to engage in other risk behaviors.

Social Consequences

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Drug abuse can change someone’s personality, cause mood swings, or even lead to violence.

Drug users often have low self-esteem and difficulty dealing with others, even those closest to them.

A person addicted to drugs will start to think only of his or her need for the drug.

Social Consequences

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Teens who abuse drugs

• may end their friendships or lie to friends in order to cover up their addictions.

• often miss school or do not learn well because they cannot pay attention.

• may not be able to participate in school activities if they are caught using drugs.

• often hurt their chances of reaching their long-term goals, such as going to college or having a career.

Social Consequences

drug-free zone A 1,000-yard distance around a school where anyone caught with drugs can be arrested

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Today, most schools have drug-free zone policies.

New Vocabulary

Drug Use and the Law

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Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Federal and state laws say that harmful and addictive drugs may not be used or sold. When someone is caught using illegal drugs, the legal consequences are very serious.

Drug Use and the Law

drug trafficking The buying or selling of drugs

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

When someone is caught using illegal drugs, the legal consequences are very serious. Teens may be arrested for drug possession or drug trafficking. Teens may be arrested for drug possession or drug trafficking.

New Vocabulary

New Vocabulary

drug possession When a person has or keeps illegal drugs

Drug Use and the Law

probation Set period of time during which a person who has been arrested must check in regularly with a court officer

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Teens may also spend time in a detention center or be sentenced to probation where they must regularly check in with a court officer. Often they and their parents may have to pay fines. Teens can also get a criminal record.

New Vocabulary

Drug Use and the Law

vocabulary term Definition

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

Teens may be arrested for drug possession or drug trafficking. Teens can spend time in a detention center or be sentenced to probation where they must regularly check in with a court officer. Often they and their parents may have to pay fines. Teens can also get a criminal record.

New Vocabulary

Drug Use and the Law

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

A strong connection exists between

• drug use and crime. Someone who uses drugs may steal the drugs or steal money to buy the drugs.

• drug use and gang activity. Gangs may acquire drugs and force members of the gang to transport the drugs from one location to another.

Drug Use and the Law

LESSON 1

Drug Use and AbuseBIG IDEA Using drugs affects your body, mind, emotions, and social life and can lead to consequences with the law.

Lesson Home

The legal consequences of drug use can also impact a teen's social health. A criminal record can last forever. Such a background can restrict access to certain jobs. A criminal record can also affect relationships with family and friends.