Chapter 5 - Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Question 1

Narcotics

Answer 1

A general term technically referring to opiate-related or opiate-derived drugs. It is often mistakenly used to include several other illicit drug categories as well.

Question 2

Opium

Answer 2

An analgesic and euphoriant drug acquired from the dried juice of the opium poppy.

Question 3

Opiates

Answer 3

Any ingredients of opium or chemical derivatives of these ingredients. The term generally refers to opium, morphine, codeine, thebaine, and heroin.

Question 4

Synthetic Opiates

Answer 4

Synthetic drugs unrelated to morphine that produce opiate-like effects.

Question 5

Thebaine

Answer 5

One of three active ingredients in opium.

Question 6

Heroin

Answer 6

A chemical derivative of morphine. It is approximately three times as potent as morphine and a major drug of abuse.

Question 7

Black Tar

Answer 7

A potent form of heroin, generally brownish in color, originating in Mexico.

Question 8

Fentanyl

Answer 8

A chemical derivative of thebaine, used as a prescription painkiller. The street name for fentanyl and related compounds is China White.

Question 9

Naloxone

Answer 9

A pure antagonist for morphine and other opiate drugs. brand name is Narcan.

Question 10

Endogenous Opioid Peptides

Answer 10

Also known as endorphins. A class of chemicals produced inside the body that miic the effects of opiate drugs.

Question 11

Naltrexone

Answer 11

A long-lasting form of naloxone. Brand name prior to 1994 was Trexan; brand name has since been changed to ReVia.

Question 12

Propoxyphene

Answer 12

A synthetic opiate useful in treating heroin abuse. Brand name is Darvon.

Question 13

Methadone

Answer 13

A synthetic opiate useful in treating heroin abuse.

Question 14

Methadone Maintenance

Answer 14

A treatment program for heroin abusers in which heroin is replaced by the long-term intake of methadone.

Question 15

LAAM

Answer 15

The synthetic narcotic drug levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, used in the treatment of heroin abuse. Brand name is Orlaam.

Question 16

Buprenorphine

Answer 16

A synthetic opiate used in the treatment of heroin abuse. Brand names are Subutex and (in combination with naloxone) Suboxone.

Question 17

Buprenorphine

Answer 17

A synthetic opiate used in the treatment of heroin abuse. Brand names are Subutex and (in combination with naloxone) Suboxone.

Question 18

Therapeutic Communities

Answer 18

Living environments for individuals in treatment for heroin and other drug abuse, where the learn social and psychological skills needed to lead a drug-free life.

Question 19

Multimodality Programs

Answer 19

Treatment programs in which a combination of detoxification, psychotherapy, and group support is implemented.

Question 20

Antitussive

Answer 20

Having an effect that controls coughing.

Question 21

Dextromethorphan

Answer 21

A popular non-narcotic ingredient used in over-the-counter cough remedies. The “DM” designation on these preparations refers to dextromethorphan.

Question 22

OxyContin

Answer 22

A time-release form of ocycodone, used in the treatment of chronic pain.