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Chapter 9
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Inhalation Topical Application Ingestion Antibiotics Acne cream Nicotine patch Vaccines Pain killers Asthma inhaler Injection Antacids Transdermal Patches Sun block Cigarettes Birth control Coffee
Drugs of Abuse
Drugs people take for mind-altering effects that have no medical purpose Can lead to:
changes in brain structure and function Changes in behavior and long term health problems
Examples:
Cocaine Alcohol Heroin
Psychoactive: drugs and medicines that affect the brain and change the way we perceive, think, or feel
Drugs as Medicine
Medicine: any drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illness or discomfort Must have these qualities:
Effectiveness- Is the medicine good at what it is supposed to do? Safety- Is it safe when used as directed? Minor side effects- Are there too many side effects? Are they too severe? Sideeffect:Anyeffectcausedbyadrugand thatisdifferentthandrugsintendedaffect
Types of Medicines
Prescription: written order from a doctor for a specific medicine Over-the counter (OTC) medicines: can be bought without a prescription
Prescription Medicines
Can treat serious health problems/can be very powerful Should only be taken with doctors instructions Limited amount of medicine, with instruction on when and how often to take medicine
Generic medicine: made by company other than the company who developed the original medicine Tells dosage, special instructions, potential dangers
with another drug, food, or dietary supplement to increase or decrease the effects of one of the substances
Ex: sedatives and alcohol