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Drugs
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Vocabulary Serotonin = Feel good brain hormone, happiness
Dopamine = Reward (pleasure) brain hormone Norepinephrine = Stress
hormone for increased concentration and fight or flight, increases
blood pressure Adrenaline = Hormone that stimulates heart Lethal
Dose = LD50 The dose at which 50% of the mice tested died Half Life
= How long it takes for the body to get rid of half of the
drug
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Drugs given to kids
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Ibuprofen (Advil) Administered: Pill by mouth Effects: In
approximately 20 min Half Life in body: 4-6 hours Physiology:
Blocks enzymes in blood Positive side effects: Reduces swelling
(inflammation) and blood clotting, pain relief Negative side
effects: Nausea, bleeding in the digestive system and heart attacks
(high dose or long term use)
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Lethal Dose: 636 mg/kg or 34980 mg Typical Pill is 200-400 mg
(almost 6,000 pills) Addiction: Minimal if any Medicinal uses:
Reduces swelling Other: May help with acne
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Administered: Pill by mouth Effects:
Relieves pain in 10-60min Half-Life in Body: 2-4 hours Physiology:
Blocks receptors on neurons Positive side effects: Relieves pain
and reduces fever Negative side effects: Liver damage
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Lethal Dose: ~1000 mg/kg Typical pill is 1000 mg (about 68
pills) Addiction: Psychological Medicinal uses: Pain & fever
Other: Many drugs combine Acetaminophen with other substances
(Excedrin, Tylenol PM, etc.)
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Caffeine Administered: Eaten or drunk Effects in: 15 minutes
Half-Life in Body: 4-6 hours Physiology: Smooth muscle relaxer
Positive side effects: Feeling of alertness (increase in oxygen to
the brain) Negative side effects: Racing heart, shaking, poor
sleep, brain loses ability to regulate its oxygen (headaches and
poor coordination), dehydration (increase in urine production)
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Lethal Dose: 10 grams (80 cups of coffee) Addiction: Physical
and mental Medicinal uses: Migraines, short term compensation for
sleep Fun Link: http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine
http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine Other: Added to
amphetamines, LSD, cocaine and heroin to augment their psychoactive
effects.
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Ritalin (Methylphenidate) Administered: Pill by mouth Effects:
within an hour Half-Life in Body: 2 - 2.5 hours Often pills will
release slowly over time Physiology: increases the levels of
dopamine and norepinephrine Positive side effects: Increased
wakefulness and ability to focus Negative side effects: Trouble
sleeping, irritable, dry mouth, dizziness/nausea
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Lethal Dose: ~190 mg/kg Typical pill is 90 mg (about 140 pills)
Addiction: Physical and mental Medicinal uses: Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Narcolepsy Fun Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nr3DSaFFQM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nr3DSaFFQM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-WMfUMx3E Other: Milder but
similar to cocaine and meth (has been used to help addicts)
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Reflection: What is the most common drug (in this category)
have you taken? Why have you taken it?
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Misused legal substances
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Nitrous Oxide (Whip Its, laughing gas) Administered: Inhaled
Effects in: A few seconds Half-Life in Body: 5 minutes Physiology:
Deprives brain of oxygen, releases dopamine in the brain, blocks
some receptors in brain Positive side effects: Laughter, euphoria,
mild pain relief Negative side effects: Slowed brain function, loss
of consciousness, brain damage (NOTE: Just as helium makes the
voice sound high, N 2 O makes it sound low)
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Lethal Dose: Difficult to determine, but the brain will suffer
permanent damage if it does not get enough oxygen for as short as a
few minutes Addiction: Possible Medicinal uses: Used as
tranquilizer for dental procedures Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGx47R0hSNc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGx47R0hSNc&feature=related
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Volatile Inhalants Administered: Breathed in Effects in: A few
seconds Half-Life in Body: 72 hours (varies) Physiology: Varies,
disrupts transmitters & channels in the body Positive side
effects: Alcohol-like intoxication, euphoria, hallucinations
Negative side effects: Hypoxia (lack of oxygen to brain,
lightheadedness, brain cell death), pneumonia (liquid in lungs),
cardiac failure, or aspiration of vomit
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Lethal Dose: Depends on substance and how its administered
Addiction: Mental (behavior/habit) Medicinal uses: None What, are
you crazy!? Other: WTF?!? Toluene (spray paints, rubber cement,
gasoline) Chlorinated hydrocarbons (dry-cleaning chemicals,
correction fluids) Hexane (glues, gasoline) Benzene (gasoline)
Methylene chloride (varnish removers, paint thinners) Butane
(cigarette lighter refills, air fresheners) Nitrous oxide (whipped
cream dispensers, gas cylinders) Ketones (nail polish remover)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sopbjMY540&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZFcRCDnJy8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sopbjMY540&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZFcRCDnJy8
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Anabolic Steroids Administered: Pills, injected, skin patch
Half-Life in Body: A few days Physiology: Mimic male testosterone
Positive side effects: Increased muscle building and sex drive
Negative side effects: Increased hair growth (male pattern),
deepening voice, reduced production of sex hormones by the body,
liver damage, aggression/violence, psychosis
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Lethal Dose: Unclear, but its really hard to do Addiction:
Physical and mental (possible suicide) Medicinal uses: Growth in
children and bone marrow growth
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Salvia divinorum Administered: Eaten or smoked Effects in: 2 to
20 min Half-Life in Body: (Effects last about 30 min) Physiology:
Interacts with receptors in the brain Positive side effects:
Extreme hallucinations, melding with other objects (one with the
universe) Negative side effects: Extreme hallucinations
(distressful or anxiety producing), dangerously unaware of
surroundings
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Lethal Dose: Not known (no reported cases) Addiction: Unlikely,
but unknown Medicinal uses: Possible drug therapy addiction,
possible treatment for Alzheimer's, depression, schizophrenia,
chronic pain and even AIDS or HIV Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur2_tuWv1Bw&feature=related and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur2_tuWv1Bw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onNyXDj8lnk (blocked)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMqBaHi72Ys&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMqBaHi72Ys&feature=related
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DXM (active ingredient in Nyquil) Administered: Drunk,
swallowed Effects in: Approximately 15-30 minutes Half-Life in
Body: 1.5-4 hours Physiology: Interacts with serotonin receptors
Positive side effects: Alcohol-like intoxication, euphoria,
hallucinations Negative side effects: Hallucinations, decreased
thinking, slowed breathing, opiod-like addiction
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Lethal Dose: 70 times the small dose taken for cough medicine
moderate risk for people who drink it! Lethal dose around 50 mg/kg,
some people take 15-20 mg/kg Addiction: Possible Medicinal uses:
Suppresses cough, mild pain relief Caution: Compounds in grapefruit
juice interact with this compound with toxic effects Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3moS1pdfvh8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c6e9V0kQX8&NR=1&feature=fvwp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3moS1pdfvh8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c6e9V0kQX8&NR=1&feature=fvwp
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Pentobarbital (Vallium, Xantax, sleeping pills) Sedative
Effects similar to Rohypol, GHB, Ketamine and PCP Usually much
lower doses (10 times less strong) GHB Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJyVzbbr8F8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJyVzbbr8F8&feature=related
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Reflection: Many of the drugs in this category are accessible,
but this doesnt mean they are safe. Why not?
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Somewhat Controlled Drugs
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Nicotine (Tobacco) Administered: Cigarettes, Clove cigarettes,
chewing tobacco, gum Effects: 7 seconds to reach brain Half-Life in
Body: 2 hours Physiology: Releases sugar from liver, affects
hormones (including serotonin, dopamine, nonepinephrine and
adrenaline) Positive side effects: Relaxation, sharpness, calmness,
alertness, decreases appetite while increasing how quickly food is
burned Negative side effects: Cancer, increased cholesterol, heart
attacks, birth defects or premature births
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Lethal Dose: 40-60 mg (adult) Average cigarette gives 1-3 mg
(10 pieces of 4mg nicotine gum) Addiction: Intense physical and
mental Uses: Insecticide Other: Makes you smell bad and give you
yellow teeth second hand smoke is very bad
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Death (Overdose) Addiction
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Alcohol (Ethanol) Administered: Drunk Effects: Depends on food
(15+ minutes) Lasts: Peaks 45 min Physiology: Decreases nervous
system and relaxes blood vessels (dilate/expand) Positive side
effects: Decreased heart attacks, low inhibitions Negative side
effects: Regretful activities, poor coordination, sexual
dysfunction, dementia and memory loss, vomiting, liver damage,
cannot absorb nutrients in food, headache
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Lethal Dose: Blood Alcohol Content 0.45 Intoxication at 0.08
(death in only 5 times intoxication) Drunk Driving at 0.08 License
suspended for Driving Under the Influence at any BAC! Addiction:
Physical and mental Medicinal uses: Primitive anesthetic, brings
blood to the surface of the skin Other: In Latin, crapula refers to
intoxication and hangover Drunk Monkeys:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSm7BcQHWXkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSm7BcQHWXk
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Progressive Effects of Alcohol BAC (%)BehaviorImpairment
0.010.029 Average individual appears normal Subtle effects that can
be detected with special tests 0.030.059 Mild euphoria, sense of
well-being Relaxation Joyousness Talkativeness Decreased inhibition
Alertness Judgment Coordination Concentration 0.060.10 Blunted
Feelings Lack of inhibition Extroversion Lowered Libido Reasoning
Depth Perception Peripheral Vision Glare Recovery 0.110.20
Over-Expression Emotional Swings Angriness or Sadness
Boisterousness Reflexes Reaction Time and gross Motor Control
Staggering Slurred Speech 0.210.29 Stupor Loss of Understanding
Impaired Sensations Severe Motor Impairment Loss of Consciousness
Memory Blackout 0.300.39 Severe Central Nervous System Depression
Unconsciousness Death Possible Bladder Function Breathing Heart
Rate >0.40 General lack of behavior Unconsciousness Death
Breathing Heart Rate Life
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Standard Drink Chart (US) Alcohol Amount in ml Amount in fl.
oz. Serving size Alcohol % by vol. Alcohol in fl. oz. 80 proof
liquor44 ml1.5 fl. oz.one shot400.6 fl. oz. beer355 ml12 fl. oz.one
can50.6 fl. oz. table wine148 ml5 fl. oz.one glass120.6 fl.
oz.
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Death (Overdose) Addiction
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Male Female Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage (US) One drink
has 0.5 fl. oz. alcohol by volume Drinks Body Weight 90 lb100 lb120
lb140 lb160 lb180 lb200 lb220 lb240 lb 1
.05.04.05.03.04.03.02.03.02.02.02 2
.10.08.09.06.08.05.07.05.06.04.05.03.04 3
.15.11.14.09.11.08.10.07.09.06.08.06.07.05.06 4
.20.15.18.12.15.11.13.09.11.08.10.08.09.07.08.06.08 5
.25.19.23.16.19.13.16.12.14.11.13.09.11.09.10.08.09 6
.30.23.27.19.23.16.19.14.17.13.15.11.14.10.12.09.11 7
.35.26.32.22.27.19.23.16.20.15.18.13.16.12.14.11.13 8
.40.30.36.25.30.21.26.19.23.17.20.15.18.14.17.13.15 9
.45.34.41.28.34.24.29.21.26.19.23.17.20.15.19.14.17 10
.51.38.45.31.38.27.32.23.28.21.25.19.23.17.21.16.19 Subtract
approximately.01 every 40 minutes after drinking. Men have a higher
percent of water in their bodies (58%) than women (49%)
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Pain Killers (Morphine, Oxycontin, Codine, Vicodin)
Administered: Orally, injection Effects: 10 minutes to 1 hour
Half-Life in Body: 3 - 5 hours Physiology: Disrupts receptors in
brain Positive side effects: Pain relief, euphoria Negative side
effects: Dizziness, nausea, enlarged prostate (impotence),
coldness, shallow breathing, seizures
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Lethal Dose: 800 mg for an adult Doses often between 20-80mg
(about 10 pills to OD) Tylenol 3, prescription cough medicine and
other drugs have codeine (30+mg) in them Addiction: Physical and
mental (strongly addictive) Intense withdrawal symptoms Medicinal
uses: Pain relief Sad story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbCItVeS8kU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbCItVeS8kU&feature=related
Another story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL37IUc0BEU (until
3:40, and then it is detox)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL37IUc0BEU
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Ketamine (Special K) Administered: Smoked, snorted, swallowed,
injected Effects in: (Depends on method administered) Effects last
60 min to 2 hours Half-Life in Body: 2.5-3 hours Physiology:
Interacts with brain receptors Positive side effects: Keeps lungs
opens, sedation, in very low doses may help cure depression
Negative side effects: analgesia, hallucinations, elevated blood
pressure, laxative
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Lethal Dose: Overdose blood range of 320 mg/L Recreational
blood range is to 5 mg/L Addiction: Mental Medicinal uses: Used as
a sedative for humans since it was safer than PCP, not used much
anymore but still used for animals/veterinary practice Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDs9uOE1teY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnHjcI5_TqM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDs9uOE1teY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnHjcI5_TqM&feature=related
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Reflection: All of these drugs are legal, but all have serious
negative effects. Write a statement about one of these drugs and
its potential dangers.
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Illegal (in Most States)
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Marijuana (THC, MaryJane, weed) Administered: Smoked, eaten,
drunk Effects in: 1 to 10 minutes Half-Life in Body: 1.3 days
Physiology: Stimulates brain neurotransmitters Positive side
effects: Increased appetite, relaxation, euphoria, altered
space-time perception and senses (visual, auditory, etc.) Negative
side effects: Short term memory loss (may be permanent if done
young), lack of motivation, sleepiness, paranoia, anxiety, fatigue,
dry eyes and mouth
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Lethal Dose: 1000+ times effective dose Addiction: Mental
Medicinal uses (in adults whose brains have stopped
growing/changing): AIDS, cancer and chronic pain patients Other:
Used in 1940s to get enemies talking and to tell the truth
(spilling their secrets) Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ASkRp5CLlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ASkRp5CLlk
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K2 (artificial marijuana, Spice) Administered: Usually smoked
Effects in: Likely 1-10 min Half-Life in Body: New drug, studies
not done Physiology: Stimulates brain neurotransmitters Positive
side effects: Relaxation, euphoria, altered space- time perception
and senses (visual, auditory, etc.) Negative side effects:
Psychosis, paranoia, anxiety, fatigue, seizures, delusions, blurry
vision, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of consciousness seems to
be stronger and have more negative effects than marijuana
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Lethal Dose: Unknown, likely very difficult to do Addiction:
Evidence it is addictive (unlike Marijuana) Uses: Marked as an
herbal incense Other: First made/sold in 2004, many of the herbs
listed are not present when chemical tests are done; illegal in
some states Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2HDyWhb0Y&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2HDyWhb0Y&feature=related
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Psilocybin (Mushrooms) Administered: Eaten Effects in: 10-40
min Half-Life in Body: 3-8 hours Physiology: Similar to serotonin,
interacts with several organic compounds Positive side effects:
Hallucinations (imagined and enhanced colors/shapes), altered
perception of time Negative side effects: Frightening/upsetting
hallucinations, stomach ache, schizophrenia-like psychosis
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Lethal Dose: 280 mg/kg A typical recreational dosage is 1050 mg
Mushrooms vary greatly so dosage is difficult to determine!
Addiction: None recorded Medicinal uses: Transcendence, mediation
Other: There are 116 species of mushrooms that contain this
compound. There are many others mushrooms that look similar and are
deadly. Mushroom & Reindeer:
http://current.com/entertainment/comedy/91650704_magic-
mushrooms-and-reindeer.htm
http://current.com/entertainment/comedy/91650704_magic-
mushrooms-and-reindeer.htm
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LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide, Acid) Administered: Orally
(usually on a substance), injection Effects: Nearly instant (if
injected) Half-Life in Body: 4-6 hours Physiology: Similar to
serotonin, interacts with several organic compounds Positive side
effects: Altered thinking, time and sensory distortions Negative
side effects: Panic attacks, flashbacks, fluctuations in body
temperature
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Lethal Dose: 200 g/kg or 135 mg for an adult Typical dose:100
and 500 g (about 25 hits at once) Addiction: Possible mental
addiction Medicinal uses: Possible psychiatric use, alcohol
addiction, pain relief Other: Rapid tolerance build-up Bad Acid
Trip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzGzOcvZ2A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzGzOcvZ2A&feature=related
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MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Ecstasy) Administered:
Pill (usually by mouth) Effects: Enters blood in 30 min Half-Life
in Body: 8 hours (affects for 3-6 hours) Physiology: Stimulates
serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain (oxytocin &
vasopressin bonding hormones) Positive side effects: euphoria, a
sense of intimacy with others, reduced anxiety and depression
Negative side effects: Brain slows serotonin production
(depression), panic attacks, stroke or seizures, overheating,
overhydration, regretted activities (STDs/pregnancy), aches &
pains, lack of focus
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Lethal Dose: 300 mg/kg Typical pill is 125 mg (about 35 pills)
Strong risk of death from overheating or overhydration (often from
additives) at MUCH lower doses!!! Most Ecstasy pills actually have
caffeine, meth, PMA or 4-MTA, or other additives that make them
much more dangerous Addiction: Psychological (low serotonin in
brain) Medicinal uses: Low doses may be helpful for PTSD or anxiety
disorders Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYN64FC-AY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqcEFOA0Hr8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYN64FC-AY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqcEFOA0Hr8&feature=related
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Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam, Roofie) Administered: Usually ingested
Effects in: 10-20 min, lasting many hours Half-Life in Body: 18-26
hours (with effects lasting 36 200 hours) Physiology: Blocks
channels in the brain Positive side effects: Sleepiness, muscle
relaxation, reduces anxiety, prevents convulsions Negative side
effects: Hypnotic, powerful sedative, rape
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Lethal Dose: Highly variable when used with alcohol Pills are
1-2mg May this dose may be fatal when used with alcohol (or other
depressants like heroin) Addiction: Physical & mental Medicinal
uses: Short-term cure for insomnia Other: Has been used to soften
the crash from stimulants; lack of memory makes rape cases harder
to resolve/prosecute Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTky2t6xtc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTky2t6xtc&feature=related
(Imagine if MaryAnn had been alone without someone watching out for
her)
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Methamphetamine Administered: By mouth, injection Effects:
Nearly instant (if injected) Half-Life in Body: 9-15 hours
Physiology: increasing levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and
serotonin in the brain Positive side effects: Alertness,
concentration, euphoria, pleasure Negative side effects: Complete
loss of appetite, lack of sleep, tremors, itchy dry skin, numbness,
dry mouth (tooth loss), obsessive/repetitive behaviors, heart
malfunctions, stroke
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Lethal Dose: 73 mg/kg or 39.6 grams Often taken with caffeine
or other drugs that make it more dangerous Addiction: Physical and
mental (strong) Medicinal uses: Short term use for some obesity and
ADHD Other: Serious health and appearance problems can be caused by
unsterilized needles, lack or ignoring of hygiene needs (more
typical on chronic use), and obsessive skin-picking, which may lead
to abscesses. Scary Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJIjWlLa8MU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJIjWlLa8MU&feature=related
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Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine, including Crack) Administered:
Smoked (low quality), snorted, injected, rubbed onto gums,
swallowed Effects in: Instant to 30 min Half-Life in Body: 45min -
1 hour Physiology: Keeps high levels of dopamine, norepinephrine
and serotonin in the brain, constricts blood vessels Positive side
effects: alertness, feelings of well-being and euphoria, energy,
feelings of competence and sexuality Negative side effects:
Anxiety, paranoia and restlessness, tremors, convulsions and
increased body temperature
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Lethal Dose: Difficult to determine (about 1.2g) Typical dose
is 0.05g and 0.2g Addiction: Mental (depression) Medicinal uses:
Used to be a local anesthetic for eye and nose surgery, tea used
for altitude sickness Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG26e0cTulU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpz661CNr4k&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG26e0cTulU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpz661CNr4k&feature=related
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Heroin (diacetylmorphine, Morphine is the same drug)
Administered: Snorted, smoked, injected Effects in: 6 seconds to 30
minutes Half-Life in Body: 10 minutes Physiology: Becomes morphine,
disrupts receptors in the brain Positive side effects: Euphoria
Negative side effects: Poisoning, constipation, slowed breathing,
muscle weakness, liver damage, fluid in lungs
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Lethal Dose: 1.5g for an adult Typical dose is 0.3-0.5g
Addiction: Strong physical and mental addiction Medicinal uses:
Pain killer, cough suppressant Depressing Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOPOK24g9Cc&feature=fvw (a
parody:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_efSUJ5UQOY&feature=related )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOPOK24g9Cc&feature=fvwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_efSUJ5UQOY&feature=related
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Death (Overdose) Addiction
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PCP (phenylcyclohexylpiperidine, angel dust) Administered:
Eaten, smoked, snorted Effects in: (Depends on method administered)
Half-Life in Body: 746 hours Physiology: Affects dopamine and other
brain receptors, stored in fat Positive side effects: Numbness,
euphoria, out of body experiences Negative side effects: Slows
systems, hallucinations, self- mutilation (pulling teeth, breaking
bones), delusions, paranoia, distorted thinking (schizophrenia),
brain damage
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Lethal Dose: Huge variation from study to study, but overdose
is a definite possibility 510 mg snorted, or 0.010.02 mg/kg
injected as an anesthetic Addiction: Mental Other uses: Was used as
an anesthetic in the 1930-1950s Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLZq5GGPxws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Wf_GwHkHw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLZq5GGPxws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Wf_GwHkHw&feature=related
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Other GHB = Intoxicant and date rape drug (sometimes called G)
Mescaline = Peyote cactus, hallucinations 2C = sometimes sold as
mescaline (10x stronger), stimulant with hallucinations, some
MDMA-like effect Lithium carbonate Others?... Drug song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuZ48nl3mBg&feature=watch_responsehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuZ48nl3mBg&feature=watch_response
Endorphins, Natural Morphine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWcfTGIU2Hshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWcfTGIU2Hs
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Reflection: These are illegal but differ greatly in terms of
risk. Write a sentence reflecting on what you have learned.
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Mini-Skit Accurate facts to match # of people About drugs
Anything from this class Fifteen minutes to plan YOU MUST SPEAK
CLEARLY! NO advocating for the use of drugs!