Drugs

Question 1

Definition of Drug Misuse

Answer 1

Improper use of drugs

ex: taking more than written amount, not taking them at the riguht time, not adhering to written labels

Question 2

Definition of Drug Abuse

Answer 2

Intentional misuses of drugs for non - medical reasons

Question 3

Definition of Gateway Drugs

Answer 3

Drugs that lead to more powerful drug usage

ex: Alchohol, Tobacco, Marijuana

Question 4

Definition of Withdrawal (2)

Answer 4

1. Stops use of medicine
2. With a chemical dependence

Symptoms: Nervousness, Insomnia, Headaches, Vomitting, Chills, Cramps

Question 5

Definition of Depressant Drugs

Answer 5

Slows down the brain and body reactions

ex: Heroin and Narcan

Question 6

Definition of Narcotics (Prescription Painkillers) (4)

Answer 6

1. Depressant Drug
2. From opium or made in a lab
3. In small doses, dulls senses, relieve pain and induce sleep
4. Shouold only be taken for a short amount of time due ro high risk for dependence

ex: Morphine and Codeine

Question 7

Definition of Stimulants

Answer 7

Speeds up activities of the central nervous system

Often Pushes You Farther that the Body is meant to Go

Ex: Methamphetamine

Question 8

Definition of Hallucinogens

Answer 8

Change the way your brain interprets time, reality and surroundings

User cannot tell what is real and what is not

Question 9

Marijuana (4)

Answer 9

1. Comes from plant called Cannabis Sativa
2. THC - Psychoactive ingredient taken from plant
3. Halluciogen, Depressant or Stimulant Drug
4. Used Medically to lessen nasuea effects related to chemotherapy

2 marijuana cigarettes = Pack of normal cigarettes

In cancer potential*

Question 10

Definition of Inhalants

Answer 10

Drugs that are breathed through the nose to produce an immediate high

REALLY DANGEROUS

Causes irreversible physical and mental damage

Question 11

Definition of Anabolic Steroids (3)

Answer 11

1. Drug that resembles male hormone testosterone
2. “Builds Muscle”
3. Abused by Athletes

Prescribed by doctors for patients with skeletal and growth disorders

Question 12

Definition of Psychological Dependence

Answer 12

The Mind “needing” or “craving” a drug

Question 13

Definition of Addiction (4)

Answer 13

1. Physical cravings of a drug
2. You can’t control
3. Continue drug usage
4. You know it’s harmful

Question 14

Definition of Date Rape Drugs (3)

Answer 14

1. Sedatives slipped into people’s drinks
2. Causes unconciousness and immobility
3. Assist for sexual assualt

Question 15

Definition of Side Effects (2)

Answer 15

1. Physical and Mental Effects
2. Unwanted & sometimes dangerous

Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness