Chemical Substances

Why Using Drugs is Risky

1. can lead to an overdose 2. can cause accidents 3. increase risk of HIV, STI's, and unwanted pregnacy 4. harm relationships 5. prevent ppl from developing social skills 6. lead to violence and illegal behaviors 7. lead to a drug dependence

what are does levels

amount suppose to take

definition of a drug

any substance that alters the way cells and tissues function

physical dependence

body becomes addicted to substance- builds up a tolerance

psychological dependence

desire to use drug for emotional reasons

stages of progression

experimental desired effect tolerance denial dependence: addicted

what is a tolerance level

how much it takes to have an effect (why some people have to take more and more to get the effect)

what are the 7 common factor to all drugs

intended effect side effect dose levels tolerance levels toxicity levels withdrawl effects potential for addiction

what is the abuse of a drug?

intentional misuses of drugs for non-medical purposes

what are medicines made to treat

medical conditions

routes of administration

mouth injection inhalation absorption

what are the two types of drug dependence

physical psychological

what is the toxicity level

poison level

what are the three types of drugs

prescription over the counter illegal

risk factors

stress hanging with risky people/ people who do drugs family

what is use of a drug?

using prescribed or OTC drugs according to directions

what is the misuse of a drug?

using prescribed or OTC drugs incorrectly

what is an intended effect

what it is suppose to be used for