Glencoe Health Lesson 2 Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids
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BIG IDEA Three often-abused drugs that can have serious physical and mental side effects are marijuana, inhalants, and anabolic steroids. New Vocabulary marijuana inhalants paranoia anabolic-androgenic steroids
Marijuana Main Idea Using marijuana has serious physical, mental/ emotional, social, and legal consequences. Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs.
Marijuana Hashish, or has, is a stronger form of marijuana. New Vocabulary marijuana A plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are sometimes smoked for their intoxicating effects.
Marijuana Marijuana is considered a possible gateway drug, a drug that may lead the user to try other, more dangerous drugs. Studies have shown that a teen who uses marijuana is 15 times more likely to use cocaine than a teen who has never used marijuana.
Marijuana The effects of marijuana use can vary from person to person, and can be influenced by a person s mood and surroundings.
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Marijuana Other Health Risks of Marijuana Use Increased appetite leading to weight gain Decreased initiative and ambition Weakened immunity to infection Changed hormone levels Bloodshot eyes, dry mouth
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use Because marijuana is often smoked, users face the same health risks as tobacco smokers. Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco smoke.
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use Respiratory System Users often inhale the unfiltered smoke. Immune System Users may be more susceptible to infections. Reproductive System Users hormone levels are affected.
Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is stored in body fat and traces of it can be present in the blood for as long as a month.
Mental/Emotional Consequences Marijuana raises levels of a brain chemical called dopamine that produces a pleasurable feeling called a high. When the drug wears off, the pleasure sensation stops often dramatically. This abrupt letdown is called a crash.
Mental/Emotional Consequences Marijuana users can experience slow mental reflexes and may suffer from sudden feelings of anxiety and paranoia. New Vocabulary paranoia An irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others.
Mental/Emotional Consequences Mental/Emotional Consequences of Marijuana Use dizziness distorted perception impaired memory trouble thinking rationally
Driving and Marijuana Use Driving under the influence of marijuana is dangerous and illegal. It is dangerous because marijuana interferes with depth perception, increases reaction time, causes sleepiness, impairs judgment, and slows reflexes.
Inhalants Main Idea Inhalants can cause the death of brain cells. All inhalants are extremely dangerous, and some are labeled as poisons.
Inhalants Some inhalants are prescribed by doctors, while others are inhaled to achieve a high. New Vocabulary inhalants Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect.
Inhalants Inhaling solvents, aerosols, glues, paints, varnishes, and gasoline can cause: liver and kidney damage. blindness. brain damage. paralysis. cardiac arrest. death.
Inhalants Immediate Effects of Inhalants glassy stare coughing slurred speech nosebleeds impaired judgment fatigue nausea lack of coordination
Inhalants Inhalants can be accidentally inhaled when doing household chores. When using inhalants, work in a well-ventilated room and wear a mask if a project requires long exposure to the fumes.
Consequences of Steroid Use Main Idea Steroids can cause severe health problems. Athletes who use steroids can face expulsion from a team or event, monetary fines, tarnished reputation, and jail time.
Consequences of Steroid use The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids can result in unnatural muscle growth. New Vocabulary anabolic-androgenic steroids Synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones.
Consequences of Steroid Use Anabolic refers to muscle building. Androgenic refers to increased male characteristics.
Consequences of Steroid Use Side Effects of Steroid Use weak tendons and ligaments HIV or hepatitis B weight gain violent behavior acne extreme mood swings high blood pressure depression liver and kidney tumors paranoia
Consequences of Steroid Use Effects on Males Shrinking testicles, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk of prostate cancer. Effects on Females Facial hair, baldness, menstrual cycle changes, a deepened voice
LESSON 2 Review Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. What body systems are harmed by smoking marijuana? The respiratory, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems.
LESSON 2 Review Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. What are inhalants? Substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give a mind-altering effect.
LESSON 2 Review Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Why does using steroids for increasing muscle strength often result in injury? Although steroids can increase muscle strength, the associated tendons and ligaments do not get stronger.
Glencoe Health End of Chapter 22 Illegal Drugs Lesson 2 Marijuana, Inhalants, and Steroids