drugs Flashcards

1
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antagonistic

A

interaction where drugs cancel the effects of one another

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2
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stimulant

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drugs that speed up the CNS

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3
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withdrawl

A

unpleasant reactionw when a drug you are addicted to is taken away

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4
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THC

A

chemical compound giving marijuana it’s strength

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5
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synergist effect

A

interaction exaggerating the effects of drugs taken

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6
Q

receptor site

A

specific cell where the chemical portion of the drug fits

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7
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drug

A

chemical substance altering the mind and/or body

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8
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designer drug

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made in home labs to imitate the drug’s effect

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9
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opiates

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drugs derived from the opium poppy, induce sleep, and relieve pain

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10
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crash phase

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coming down off of the effects of a drug and becoming depressed

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11
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inhalation

A

quickest way a drug reaches the brain and has an effect

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12
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additive

A

interaction where drugs combine and become more powerful

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13
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drug use

A

taking a drug for its intended medical purpose

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14
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trip

A

a hallucinogenic drug experience

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15
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inhalants

A

vapors causing intoxication when entering the respiratory system

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16
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mainlining

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directly injecting a drug into a vein

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17
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drug abuse

A

intentional misuse of a drug

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18
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prescription

A

drug needing a doctor’s written consent to purchase

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19
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hallucinogen

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drugs that confuse the user’s senses, creates illusions

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20
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addiction

A

another term for dependance

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21
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crash phase

A

worst phase of drug addiction, shaking and hallucinations

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22
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drug misuse

A

accidental or inappropriate use of a drug

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23
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tolerance

A

body’s ability to become used to a drug, needing to increase dosage

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24
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independent

A

interaction where drugs work separately of one another

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25
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dosage

A

amount to drugs taken

26
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over the counter

A

drugs that can be purchased without a perscription

27
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depressant

A

drugs that slow the CNS

28
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side effect

A

unwanted result not related to the drugs main purpose

29
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flashback

A

reoccurring trip

30
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DXM

A

stimulant

31
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morphine

A

opiate

32
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ketamine

A

?

33
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psilocybin

A

hallucinogen

34
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adderall

A

stimulant

35
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methadone

A

opiate

36
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ritalin

A

stimulant

37
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fentanyl

A

opiate

38
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percocet

A

opiate

39
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herion

A

opiate

40
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benzodiazepines

A

depressant

41
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cocaine

A

stimulant

42
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LSD

A

hallucinogen

43
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oxycontin

A

opiate

44
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nitrates

A

inhalant

45
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vicodin

A

opiate

46
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ecstasy

A

hallucinogen

47
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methamphetamine

A

stimulant

48
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codeine

A

opiate

49
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GHB

A

depressant

50
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dexedrine

A

stimulant

51
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xanax

A

depressant

52
Q

PCP

A

hallucinogen

53
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salvia

A

hallucinogen

54
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valium

A

depressant

55
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mescaline

A

hallucinogen

56
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clonazepam

A

depressant

57
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alcohol

A

depressant

58
Q

barbiturates

A

depressant

59
Q

anabolic steriods

A

stimulant

60
Q

3 most common ways drugs are taken

A

orally/swallowed
injected/needles
inhaled/respiratory