Pop positivity not pills Rx Drug Abuse PreSurvey
Pop positivity, not pills. Rx Drug Abuse
Pre-Survey Post. Survey Opioids Stimulants Depressants Marijuana Outline
Myths about Rx Drugs Myth: Prescription drugs are safer to abuse than other drugs because they are prescribed by a doctor. Myth: Borrowing a friend’s stimulant medications such as Adderall or Ritalin to do better in school is okay Myth: Unlike underage binge drinking and marijuana use, misusing and sharing prescription medications is legal
About Rx Drug Abuse What is prescription (Rx) drug abuse? • Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication inappropriately, such as: • Without a prescription • In a way other than as prescribed • For the “high” elicited
The Danger Zone
Every day in the United States, 2, 000 teenagers abuse Rx drugs for the first time. The Problem The Drug Abuse Warning Network monitored emergency department visits in selected areas across the Nation through 2011. Reported that more than 1. 2 million ED visits in 2011 could be attributed to nonmedical use of prescription drugs. This represents about half of all ED visits related to drug misuse. Roughly 488, 000 of these ED visits involved prescription opioid pain relievers 422, 000 visits involved CNS depressants
2013 Monitoring the Future Survey
Commonly Abused Rx Drugs
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Opioids
What are opioids? Are chemically similar to endorphins – opioids that our body makes naturally to relieve pain Prescription opioids usually come in pill form and are given to treat severe pain Happy Pills, Hillbilly Heroin, OC, Oxy, Percs, or Vikes Dependence and addiction are still potential risks when taking prescription opioids Dependence means you feel withdrawal symptoms when not taking the drug Continued use can lead to addiction, where you continue to use despite negative consequences.
How many teens use prescription opioids?
Who should be using Rx opioids? Cough Oxy. Contin Percocet Vicoden Dilaudid Methadone Conditions they are used to treat Kadian MS Contin Condeine Duragesic. Acute and Chronic Pain
What is prescription opioid misuse? People misuse prescription opioid medications by taking them in a way that is not intended Taking an opioid medication in a way other than prescribed— for instance, taking more than your prescribed dose or taking it more often, or crushing pills into powder to snort or inject the drug Taking someone else’s prescription, even if it is for a legitimate medical purpose like relieving pain You should never: Mixing them with alcohol or certain other drugs Taking the opioid prescription to get high
What happens to your brain and body when you use prescription opioids? • Opioids receptors, on nerve cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut, and other organs. • When these drugs attach to their receptors, they block pain messages sent from the body through the spinal cord to the brain. • Opioid receptors are also located in the brain’s reward center, where they cause a large release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. • This causes a strong feeling of relaxation and euphoria (extreme good feelings). • Repeated surges of dopamine in the reward center from drug-taking can lead to addiction.
What happens to your brain and body when you use prescription opioids? In addition to pain relief and euphoria, other effects of opioids include: • • • Decreased heart rate Increased confusion Decreased breathing itching nausea (feeling sick to the stomach) constipation
What are withdrawal symptoms? Restlessness Anxiety Sweating Cramping abdominal pain Fast heart rate Excessive yawning Insomnia Tremor
Can you overdose or die if you use prescription opioids? Yes In fact, taking just one large dose could cause the body to stop breathing. Deaths from overdoses of prescription drugs have been increasing since the early 1990 s, largely due to the increase in misuse of prescription opioid pain relievers. Nearly 23, 000 people died from an overdose of a prescription pain medication in 2015, with alarming increases among young people ages 15 to 24. The risk of overdose and death increase if you combine opioids with alcohol or other medications that also slow breathing, such as Benzodiazepines (e. g. Xanax). Even one tablet is enough to overdose!
STOP: How to Recognize Signs of an Overdose Shaking Slow Breathing Cold Damp Skin Blue Lips and Fingernails Vomiting or Gurgling Sound
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Stimulants
What are stimulants? Stimulants increase—or "stimulate"— activities and processes in the body Stimulants have chemical structures that are similar to certain key brain chemicals Bennies, Black Beauties, Hearts, Roses, Skippy, Speed, The Smart Drug, Uppers, and Vitamin R Dopamine and norepinephrine Stimulants boost the effects of these chemicals in the brain and body Common stimulants include amphetamines (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin)
How many teens use prescription stimulants?
Who should be using Rx stimulants Depression Narcolepsy Conditions they are used to treat ADHD
What is prescription stimulant misuse? Some people who misuse them to get "high" crush the tablets and snort or inject them Some teens are prescribed stimulants to manage their ADHD. But if they share their medication with friends, it is considered misuse This can be dangerous, ingredients in the tablets can block small blood vessels, damaging the heart and other organs Stimulants have been misused as an "academic performance enhancer“ • • You should never: Take someone else’s prescription stimulant medication Take a prescription stimulant medication in a way other than prescribed Take the prescription stimulant to get high Mix them with alcohol and certain other drugs
What happens to your brain and body when you use prescription stimulants? • Stimulant use can have side effects, even when prescribed by a doctor. • Taking high doses of a stimulant can cause: • Physical symptoms: hair loss, skin problems, chronic itching, profuse sweating, teeth grinding, extreme fatigue • Cognitive symptoms: paranoia, impaired judgment, hallucinations, psychosis
What are withdrawal symptoms? Withdrawal from stimulants is characterized by a dysphoric mood—feeling unhappy—and the presence of two or more of the following symptoms • Jittery reactions • Anxiety • Chills • Dehydration • Dulled senses • Slowed speech • Loss of interest • Slowed movements • Slow heart rate • • • Irritability Hallucinations Paranoia Fatigue Depression Impaired memory Insomnia or hypersomnia Body aches Drug cravings Unpleasant dreams
Can you overdose or die if you use prescription stimulants? Taking high doses of a stimulant can lead to: Short term effects: malnutrition, ulcers, sexual dysfunction, kidney failure, short-term memory loss, financial problems Serious outcomes: seizures, heart failure, death Deaths from an overdose of prescription drugs have been on the rise since the early 1990 s.
Depressants
What are depressants? Depressants slow down (or “depress”) the normal activity that goes on in the brain and spinal cord. Prescribed for people who are anxious or can't sleep. Depressants can be divided into three groups: A-minus, Barbs, Candy, Downers, Phennies, Red Birds, Reds, Sleeping Pills, Tooies, Tranks, Yellows, Yellow Jackets, Yellows, and Zombie Pills Barbiturates Benzodiazepine Sleep Medications
How many teens use prescription depressants?
Who should be using Rx depressants? Xanax, Valium Acute Stress Reactions Panic Attacks Pentobarbital Seizure Disorder Conditions they are used to treat Ambien Sleep Disorders
You should never: Take a depressant with other drugs or to counteract the effects of other drugs, such as stimulants Depressants should NOT be combined with any medicine or substance that causes sleepiness including: • Prescription pain medicines • OTC cold and allergy medicines • Alcohol What is prescription depressant misuse? Depressants usually come in pill or capsule form. People misuse depressants by taking them in a way that is not intended Taking a depressant medication in a way other than prescribed by their doctor Taking someone else’s prescription depressant medication Taking a depressant for fun
What happens to your brain and body when you use prescription depressants? • Most depressants affect the brain by slowing down brain activity. • But as depressants slow down brain activity, they cause other effects: • Slurred speech • Decreased breathing, which can lead to overdose and even death. • Increased sleepiness • Increased disorientation and lack of coordination • These effects can lead to serious accidents or injuries. Misuse of depressants can also lead to physical dependence.
What are withdrawal symptoms? Insomnia Weakness Nausea Agitation High body temperature Delirium Hallucinations Convulsions Can be life threatening
Can you overdose or die if you use misuse prescription depressants? Yes, you can die if you misuse depressants. The risk for overdose and death are increased when depressants are combined with alcohol or other drugs. More than 8, 700 people died from an overdose of a benzodiazepine, such as Valium or Xanax, in 2015.
Marijuana
What are effects of marijuana use? Circulatory Anxiety/ Paranoia Increased heart rate Respiratory Dry mouth Schizophrenia/ Psychosis Nausea/vomiting Dry, red eyes Bronchitis, emphysema, COPD ↓ in sperm count, fetal malformations Digestive Visual Reproductive
How does marijuana affect your brain and body? Short term effects of marijuana include: dizziness, shallow breathing, red eyes and dilated pupils, dry mouth, increased appetite, slowed reaction time Harmful effects of marijuana include: 5 x higher risk of having a heart attack immediately after using marijuana, increased bleeding risk, lowered blood pressure, altered blood sugar level
What should I do if someone I know needs help? • If you, or a friend, need to speak with someone, please call: • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 -800 -273 -TALK • They don't just talk about suicide—they cover a lot of issues and will help put you in touch with someone close by. • If you need information on treatment and where you can find it, you can call: • Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at 1 -800 -662 HELP or visit www. findtreatment. samhsa. gov.
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