Module Outline

Module 9: Psychoactive Drugs

Module 9 covers drugs, drug use, and drug abuse. Psychoactive drugs are defined and the states of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance are explained.

The many types of drugs and drug classifications are explained.

The module concludes with a discussion of various types of treatment and prevention methods and emphasizes factors that help prevent a person from initially taking drugs.

Drugs: Introduction
	Psychoactive drugs
	Dependence
	Addiction
	Withdrawal
	Tolerance
Alcohol: A Depressant
	Depressants
	Alcohol (ethyl alcohol, ethanol)
	Blood alcohol content (BAC)
	Metabolizing
Stimulants
	Stimulants
	Caffeine
	Nicotine
	Cocaine
	Crack
	Amphetamines (“speed”, “uppers”)
	Methamphetamine (“meth”, “crystal”, “crank”, “ice”)
	Ecstacy (MDMA)
Hallucinogens
	Psychedelics
	LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
	Mescaline
	Psilocybin
Marijuana
	Cannabis sativa
	Marijuana
	THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
Prevention