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