Chapter 10 Flashcards
uppers
CNS stimulants
anorexiants
drugs that suppress the activity of the brains appetite center, causing reduced food intake
behavioral stereotypy
meaningless repetition of a single activity
narcolepsy
a condition causing spontaneous and uncontrolled sleeping episodes
speed
an injectable methamphetamine used by drug addicts
precursor chemical
chemicals used to produce a drug
ice
a smokeable form of methamphetamine
rush
initial pleasure after amphetamine use that includes racing heartbeat and elevated blood pressure
high
lasts 4 to 16 hours after drug use; includes feelings of energy and power
run
intense use of a stimulant, consisting of multiple administrations over a period of days
binge
similar to a run, but usually of shorter duration
tweaking
repeated administration of methamphetamine to maintain the high
hyperpyrexia
elevated blood temperature
speedballs
comminations of amphetamine or cocaine with an opioid narcotic, often heroin
performance enhancers
drugs taken to increase physical or mental endurance to embellish one’s performance
