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What are analgesics used for?

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Analgesics are used for pain relief.

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Fill in the blank: Antibiotics are used to treat _____.

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Antibiotics are used to treat infections.

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What is the primary use of antidepressants?

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Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

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Which drug class is used to treat high blood pressure?

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Antihypertensives are used to treat high blood pressure.

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Give two examples of chemotherapeutic agents used in cancer treatment.

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Examples include Methotrexate and Paclitaxel.

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Fill in the blank: Drugs that prevent diseases, such as vaccines, are part of _____.

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Vaccines are part of preventive medicine.

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What are psychoactive drugs?

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Psychoactive drugs affect the central nervous system, altering mood, consciousness, or behavior.

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Name two examples of legal stimulants.

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Caffeine and nicotine are examples of legal stimulants.

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What is the effect of depressants on the brain?

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Depressants slow down brain activity, inducing relaxation or sleep.

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Fill in the blank: Cocaine and methamphetamine are examples of illegal _____.

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Cocaine and methamphetamine are examples of illegal stimulants.

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What are opioids primarily used for?

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Opioids are primarily used as painkillers and for their euphoric effects.

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Fill in the blank: Cannabis contains two primary compounds, THC and _____.

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Cannabis contains THC and CBD.

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Give an example of a synthetic cannabinoid.

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Spice or K2 are examples of synthetic cannabinoids.

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What is the effect of hallucinogens?

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Hallucinogens cause altered perceptions and sensory distortions.

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Fill in the blank: LSD and psilocybin are examples of _____.

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LSD and psilocybin are examples of hallucinogens.

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What type of drug is heroin classified as?

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Heroin is classified as an opioid.

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Name a legal recreational drug.

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Alcohol or tobacco (nicotine) are examples of legal recreational drugs.

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Fill in the blank: Drugs that enhance athletic performance are called _____.

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Drugs that enhance athletic performance are called performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).

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What is the role of anabolic steroids in performance enhancement?

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Anabolic steroids are used to increase muscle mass.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Bath salts’ are an example of synthetic _____.

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‘Bath salts’ are an example of synthetic cathinones.

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What are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

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OTC drugs are medicines available without a prescription for minor health conditions.

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Give two examples of common over-the-counter drugs.

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Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are examples of OTC drugs.

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What are traditional and herbal medicines based on?

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Traditional and herbal medicines are based on natural remedies derived from plants or organic sources.

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Fill in the blank: Kratom is an example of a _____.

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Kratom is an example of a traditional or herbal medicine.

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What are inhalants used for in terms of their effects?

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Inhalants are used to achieve a rapid high by affecting the brain.

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Fill in the blank: Solvents like glue and paint thinners are examples of _____.

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Solvents like glue and paint thinners are examples of inhalants.

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What are designer drugs?

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Designer drugs are synthetic substances created to mimic the effects of illegal drugs with altered chemical structures to avoid legal restrictions.

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Give an example of a designer drug.

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Flakka (Alpha-PVP) is an example of a designer drug.

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What are medicinal drugs used for?

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Medicinal drugs are used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.

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Fill in the blank: Pain relievers like ibuprofen and aspirin are examples of _____.

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Pain relievers like ibuprofen and aspirin are examples of analgesics.

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Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat mental health disorders like depression?

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Antidepressants are commonly used to treat mental health disorders like depression.

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Fill in the blank: Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by _____.

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Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses.

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What is the main purpose of chemotherapeutic agents?

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Chemotherapeutic agents are used to treat cancer.

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Name a stimulant that is commonly prescribed for ADHD.

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Amphetamine (Adderall) is commonly prescribed for ADHD.

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic hallucinogens?

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Natural hallucinogens are derived from plants (e.g., psilocybin), while synthetic hallucinogens are man-made (e.g., LSD).

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Fill in the blank: MDMA is also commonly known as _____.

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MDMA is also commonly known as ecstasy.

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What is the effect of opioids on the body?

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Opioids provide pain relief and can induce euphoria but are highly addictive.

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What drug class does morphine belong to?

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Morphine belongs to the opioid class.

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Name two examples of prescription opioids.

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Examples include oxycodone and fentanyl.

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Fill in the blank: The psychoactive component of cannabis is _____.

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The psychoactive component of cannabis is THC.

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What is the main use of benzodiazepines?

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Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety and insomnia.

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Fill in the blank: Nitrous oxide is an example of an _____.

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Nitrous oxide is an example of an inhalant.

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What are synthetic cannabinoids used for?

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Synthetic cannabinoids mimic the effects of natural cannabis but are often more potent and dangerous.

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Fill in the blank: Cocaine is classified as a(n) _____.

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Cocaine is classified as a stimulant.

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What is the primary effect of depressants like alcohol?

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Depressants slow down brain activity and can induce relaxation or drowsiness.

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Name an illegal stimulant besides cocaine.

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Methamphetamine is an illegal stimulant.

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Fill in the blank: Erythropoietin (EPO) is used to enhance _____.

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Erythropoietin (EPO) is used to enhance oxygen delivery to muscles.

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What is the purpose of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)?

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PEDs are used to improve physical or mental performance, especially in sports.

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What is the main legal use of opioids like codeine?

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Opioids like codeine are legally used for pain relief.

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Fill in the blank: LSD is a type of _____.

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LSD is a type of hallucinogen.

51
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What is the effect of synthetic cathinones (‘Bath Salts’)?

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Synthetic cathinones can produce stimulant and hallucinogenic effects and are often highly dangerous.

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Name two traditional medicine systems that use herbal remedies.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda use herbal remedies.

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What is the most commonly abused legal depressant?

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Alcohol is the most commonly abused legal depressant.

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Fill in the blank: Benzodiazepines like Xanax are used to treat _____.

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Benzodiazepines like Xanax are used to treat anxiety and insomnia.

55
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What type of drug is GHB classified as?

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GHB is classified as a depressant and a ‘club drug.’

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What is a common legal stimulant found in everyday products?

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Caffeine is a common legal stimulant.

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Fill in the blank: Substances that alter perception and cause sensory distortions are called _____.

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Substances that alter perception and cause sensory distortions are called hallucinogens.

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Name two examples of recreational drugs that are illegal in most countries.

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Examples include heroin and cocaine.

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Fill in the blank: Drugs that slow down the central nervous system are called _____.

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Drugs that slow down the central nervous system are called depressants.

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What are New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)?

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New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are designer drugs created to mimic illegal drugs but evade legal restrictions.

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