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Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Improper use of a medication(as specified by a doctor) | drug misuse |
| illegal use of a drug, use of substances that should not enter the body | drug abuse |
| a physical or psychological need for a drug | addiction |
| examples of addictive drugs | caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine, crack |
| specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain-very addictive | narcotics |
| examples of prescription drugs used to treat extreme pain | morphine and codeine |
| illegal drug made from morphine, most commonly abused narcotic-potentially fatal | heroin |
| substances that speed up the body's functions | stimulants |
| body's functions that stimulants speed up | heart rate, breathing, blood pressure |
| examples of stimulants | caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine, crack |
| a drug found in cocoa, coffee, tea, soft drinks, which is a common stimulant which can be found in everyday food/drinks | caffeine |
| examples of things that have caffeine | cocoa, coffee, tea, soft drinks |
| a drug that stimulates the Central Nervous system-often prescribed for treating hyperactive children. | Amphetamine |
| a drug similar to amphetamine that is prescribed for treating narcolepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Obesity? | Methamphetamine |
| a powerful, illegal stimulant | cocaine |
| a concentrated form of cocaine that can be smoked whose effects are stronger than cocaine. | crack |
| examples of potentially fatal drugs | cocaine, crack |
| substances that slow down the body's functions | depressants |
| body's functions that depressants slow down | heart rate, breathing, blood pressure |
| nickname for depressants | sedatives |
| examples of depressants(3) | tranquilizers, barbiturates, hypnotics |
| a drug prescribed to help reduce anxiety and relax muscles | tranquilizers |
| powerful sedatives that produce a feeling of relaxation | barbiturates |
| powerful sedatives that bring on sleep | hypnotics |
| nicknames for tranquilizers(3) | valium, Librium, Xanax |
| nicknames for barbiturates(4) | downers, barbs, yellow jackets, reds |
| `nicknames for hypnotics(3) | Quaaludes, Ludes, Sopor |
| drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses-often leads to misjudgment, which can result in death | hallucinogens |
| examples of hallucinogens | PCP(Phencyclidine) and LSD(luseric acid diethylamide) |
| a powerful and dangerous hallucinogen that often produces stange, dangerous behavior | PCP( Phencyclidine) |
| a powerful hallucinogen that produces rapid mood swings, hallucinogens, feeling of fear/terror | LSD(lyseric acid diethylamide) |
| nicknames for PCP(4) | Angel Dust, Supergrass, Killer Weed, Rocket Fuel |
| nicknames for LSD(4) | Acid,Blotter, Microdot, White Lightning |
| any substance whose fumes are sniffed to produce a mind-altering sensation where fumes go directly to the brain and will damage not only the brain, but also the liver, kidney, and other vital organs. Single use can result in sudden death. | inhalants |
| examples of inhalants(6) | spray paint, cleaning fluid, lighter fluid, hair spray, nail polish remover, and other harmful substances |
| drugs made or sold outside of the government's regulations | street drugs |
| plant containing the chemical THC, that is smoked and affects the functioning of the brain &damages the heart and lungs. It's the most commonly used street drug and is addictive | marijuana |
| nicknames for marijuana(5) | Pot, Grass, Weed, Joint, Herb |
| examples of Street drugs(4) | heroin, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens, and many other drugs |
| drugs associated with nightclubs, concerts, and raves | club drugs |
| examples of club drugs(4) | ecstacy, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine |
| a stimulant/hallucinogen pill. It can cause permanent brain damage | ecstacy |
| nicknames for ecstacy(3) | E, X, XTC |
| a depressant powder/liquid.Extremely dangerous when combined with alcohol or other drugs. Results in sleep, comma, or death | GHB |
| nicknames for GHB(3) | Liquid Ecstacy, Liquid X, Georgia Home Boy |
| a powerful sedative pill. Causes sleepiness and possible blackouts | Rohypnol |
| nicknames for Rohypnol(3) | Date Rape Drug, Roofies, R-L |
| anesthetic used by veterinarians for animals. Causes hallucinogens and possible respiratory failure | ketamine |
| a synthetic form of the male growth hormone that causes muscles to bulk up quickly | anabolic steroids |
| harmful effects of steroids(6) | acne/pimples, mood swings, nausea, liver damage, brain cancer, shortening of final adult height when taken by children and teens |
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