PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
“The Hangover”
Essential Question
What are psychoactive
drugs and how does the
government categorize
them?
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Interpersonal Communication
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NHES Skill – Interpersonal Communication
 Show
dialogues that express needs, ideas, and opinions
 Be clear and organized
 Show effective ways to say “no”
 Use appropriate and effective verbal and non-verbal
strategies
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(“I” messages, Appropriate tone, Body language, Attentive listening)
Basically…
TALK IT OUT!
Communication Styles
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Passive: Being passive is withholding your needs and
feelings at YOUR expense
Aggressive: Being aggressive is stating how you feel
and what you want at the EXPENSE of others.
Assertive: The ability to convey your needs and
feelings respectfully, while respectfully listening to
others' needs and feelings.
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Being assertive is clearly stating your needs, feelings and
opinions for the best outcome OF ALL involved parties.
“I” Messages: “I understand…I feel…I suggest”
Psychoactive drugs
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Psychoactive Drugs – chemicals that affect the CNS
and alter activity in the brain, change the
functioning of the CNS.
The central nervous system, which includes the brain
and spinal cord, is a complex part of the body.
Every form of activity, from bending a finger to
solving abstract problems, involves the CNS.
4 Main Groups
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Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Some of these drugs in these 4 categories have
medical uses when used properly.
Club Drugs
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Definition – Drugs found at concerts, dance clubs,
and drug parties (raves)
Effect – either speed up or slow down the senses;
affect judgment
Designer drugs – synthetic drugs that are made to
imitate the effects of other drugs
Ecstasy
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MDMA
Has stimulant and hallucinogenic effects
Hallucinogen – drugs that alter moods, thoughts,
and sense perceptions (vision, heating, smell, touch)
Causes euphoria – feeling of intense well-being or
elation
Rohypnol
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Depressant/sedative
Definition - Drugs that
slow the central nervous
system
Date rape drug
 GHB,
Ketamine
Confrontation Communication
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Break up into groups of 4
One member will be the “druggie,” and each other member
will choose a different communications style.
The druggie will attempt to persuade each group member to
use a psychoactive drug. The other members will then
respond according to their communication style.
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Each skit should be 30 seconds to 1 minute long
Each group member must speak at least twice.
The skit must have at least 3 facts from the lecture.
There must be 3 clear communication styles present.
After the skit, the class will decide which style was most
effective.
Essential Question
What are psychoactive
drugs and how does the
government categorize
them?
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