Drugs Flashcards

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What is a stimulant?

A

Speeds up the activity of the central nervous system

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2
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Stimulant side effects?

A

Increased alertness, awareness, heart rate

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3
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Stimulant drugs?

A

Cocaine, coffee, tea, energy drinks, ICE, ecstasy

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What is a depressant?

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Slows down the central nervous system

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5
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Depressant side effects?

A

Drowsiness, lower heart rate, delayed reaction, euphoria

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6
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Depressant drugs?

A

Alcohol, marajuania, heroin

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7
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What is a hallucinogen?

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Change’s a person’s perception of reality

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8
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Hallucinogen side effects?

A

Hallucinate images, messes with a person’s 5 senses.

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9
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Hallucinegen drugs?

A

LSD, magic mushrooms, ketamine

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10
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Date rape drugs?

A

Ghb
Ketamine
Rohypnol

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11
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Effects of date rape drugs?

A

Drowsiness
Relaxation
Loss of motor control
Impaired judgement
Decreased reaction times

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12
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Illegal drugs?

A

Amphetamines, heroin, ecstasy and cannabis.

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13
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Legal drugs?

A

Alcohol, Caffeine and nicotine

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14
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Harm minimisation strategies?

A

self injecting rooms
sober services
Rehabilitation centers.

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