Controlled Drugs

Question 1

Drug - DEFN

Answer 1

A drug is any substance that when taken into the body alters its function

Question 2

1 Killer of Canadians when it comes to illicit drugs

Answer 2

Fentanyl

Question 3

Psychological Dependance

Answer 3

Develops through consistent and frequent exposure to a stimulus

Question 4

Physical Dependancy

Answer 4

Body has adapted to the continuous presence of a drug

Question 5

7 Drug Categories

Answer 5

1 - Central Nervous system Depressants
2 - Inhalants
3 - Dissociative Anesthetics 
4 - Cannabis
5 - Central Nervous system stimulants
6 - Hallucinogens
7 - Narcotic Analgesics

Question 6

CNS Depressant

Answer 6

Include:

- alcohol, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, anti anxiety medications, antihistamines

Question 7

Symptoms of CNS Depressant

Answer 7

Include:

- drowsy, uncoordinated, sluggish, slurred speech, disorientation

Question 8

Inhalant

2

Answer 8

Two types:
1 - Volatile Substances and Aerosols
2 - Anesthetic Gases
Examples include: 
- gas, glue, lacquer, hair spray, whipped cream canisters, nitrous oxide, paint thinner

Question 9

Signs/Symptoms of Inhalants

Answer 9

Flushed face, confused, nausea, lack of muscle control, bloodshot eyes, intense headache, uncommunicative

Question 10

Dissociative Anesthetic

Answer 10

Dissociative: disconnect of the mind and body
Anesthetic: numbness to pain

examples include: Ketamine, PCP, DXM - cough syrup (Triple C)

Question 11

Signs/Symptoms of Dissociative Anesthetic

Answer 11

hallucinations, blank stare, confusion, repetitive speech, unpredictable behaviour, risk of self harm

Question 12

CNS Stimulant

Answer 12

• is a drug that speeds up brain activity

Question 13

Examples of CNS Stimulant

Answer 13

Examples include:

- Cocaine, Meth, crack cocaine, Caffeine, Weight loss drugs, Bath Salts, ADHA drugs (Ritalin/Aderall)

Question 14

Signs/Symptoms of CNS Stimulants

Answer 14

• talkative, bizarre behaviours, anxious, insomnia, runny nose, sweating, muscle tremors, restlessness, excited

Question 15

Hallucinogens

DEFN

Answer 15

• a diverse group of drugs that alter perception, thoughts and feelings, cause hallucinations

Question 16

Examples of Hallucinogens

Answer 16

Examples include:

• LSD
• MDMA
• Magic Mushrooms

Question 17

Signs of Hallucinogens

Answer 17

Dilated pupils, sweating, nausea, paranoia, dazed appearance, hallucinations

Question 18

Narcotic Analgesic

Answer 18

• is a drug that relieves severe, acute and chronic pain

Question 19

Narcotic Analgesic Examples

Answer 19

• heroin, morphine, methadone, oxycodone, fentanyl

Question 20

Opiate Classifications (3)

Natural, Semi-Synthetic, Synthetic

Answer 20

Natural - occur naturally, within the poppy plant (Opium, Morphine, Codeine)
Semi-Synthetic - by chemically modifying substances from natural sources (Heroin)
Synthetic - produced entirely by chemical reactions in a lab (Meth/Fentanyl)

Question 21

Signs/Symptoms of Narcotic Analgesic

Answer 21

Drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, slow movements, incoordination, itching, track marks

Question 22

Cannabis

Answer 22

• a plant used for medical or recreational purposes, main drug is THC

Question 23

Signs/Symptoms of Cannabis

Answer 23

• Red/blood shot eyes, increased appetite, possible paranoia, relaxed inhibitions

Question 24

Synthetic Cannabinoids

Answer 24

• a class of chemicals that are different from THC that also bind to the same receptors mimicking the effects

Question 25

Examples of Synthetic Cannabinoids

Answer 25

• Spice, K2

Question 26

Poly Drug Use

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• when a person uses a combination of different drugs
• can cause a combination of effects
• the more drugs that are acting on the CNS at the same time produce only more complicated and detrimental effects on performance EX - cocaine cannot be used to sober up someone who is drunk, however it can be used to help people stay up to drink longer/more