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Slide 1 - Drugs Intermediate 1 Biology Unit 1 – Health and Technology
Slide 2 - Introduction Humans have used drugs of one sort or another for thousands of years -wine was used at least from the time of the early Egyptians -narcotics from 4000 BC -medicinal use of marijuana has been dated to 2737BC in China
Slide 3 - Types of Drugs-Stimulants Drugs that act on the central nervous system and increase brain activity. Some give feelings of alertness, greater energy and confidence. They may also reduce appetite
Slide 4 - Examples of Stimulants Cocaine Crack Ecstasy Alkyl Nitrites e.g. poppers Amphetamines Nicotine
Slide 5 - Types of Drugs-Depressants Drugs that act on the central nervous system and slow down brain activity. Impaired co-ordination, balance and judgement are common. Higher doses can lead progressively to drowsiness, vomiting, coma and even death.
Slide 6 - Examples of Depressants Volatile substances or sniffable substances (eg glues, gases, aerosols) Alcohol Tranquillisers GHB (Gamma hydroxy-butyrate)
Slide 7 - Types of Drugs-Hallucinogens Drugs that act to change the way users experience the world through the five senses. Sometimes this involves seeing, and hearing things which aren't there.
Slide 8 - Examples of Hallucinogens Cannabis LSD Magic mushrooms Ketamine
Slide 9 - Types of Drugs - Analgesics Drugs that have a painkilling effect. e.g. -heroin -opium -morphine
Slide 10 - Types of Drugs – Anabolic Steroids Drugs that promote muscle growth and increase lean body mass. These drugs mostly have legitimate medical uses They are often misused by those wishing to enhance their athletic performance or strength.
Slide 11 - Statistics The following statistics are from the results of a major national survey of secondary schoolchildren aged 11-15 published by the Department of Health (DH) in 2002.
Slide 12 - 12% of pupils had used illegal drugs in the last month and 20% had used illegal drugs in the last year 13% of boys reported taking drugs in the last month compared to 11% of girls Use increased with age. Six percent of 11-year-olds had used drugs in the last year compared to 39% of 15-year-olds
Slide 13 - Cannabis is the most likely drug to have been used, with 13% of pupils reporting use in the last year. Cannabis use also increases sharply with age with 1% of 11-year-olds having used the drug in past year compared with 31% of 15-year-olds Class A drugs had been used by 4% of 11-15 year olds. One percent say they used heroin or cocaine
Slide 14 - Risks of Using Drugs Risks vary according to: -circumstances of the use -the motivation and knowledge level of the user -their mood and expectation at the time of use -the manner of use -size of dose -purity of the sample
Slide 15 - Risks Factors Involved in Drug Taking Users can never be sure of exactly what they are taking Not knowing the strength of what has been bought could lead to an accidental overdose (which may be life-threatening) Users can't be precisely sure of the effect the drug will have, even if they have taken it before.
Slide 16 - Sharing dirty needles or syringes carries a risk of serious infections Mixing drugs, or drugs with alcohol Getting a criminal record. Effects on relationships, financial pressures, reducing judgement or performance etc.
Slide 17 - Class A Drugs Amphetamines (speed) - if prepared for injection Cocaine and crack Ecstasy Heroin LSD (acid) Magic mushrooms - if prepared for use.
Slide 18 - Possession of Class A Drugs Possession: -seven years prison and/or a fine Possession with intent to supply -life imprisonment and/or a fine
Slide 19 - Class B Drugs Amphetamines (speed) Possession -five years prison and/or a fine Possession with intent to supply -14 years prison and/or a fine
Slide 20 - Class C Drugs Anabolic steroids Cannabis Mild amphetamines GBH Tranquillisers DF 118 (painkillers)
Slide 21 - Possession of Class C Drugs Possession -two years prison and/or a fine Possession with intent to supply -14 years prison and/or a fine
Slide 22 - http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/drugs/drugmenu.html http://www.sorted4.info/html/400/430.html http://www.stonerlemmings.com http://www.lifebytes.gov.uk/drugs/drugs_facts.html Reference
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