Drugs

Question 1

Psychoactive Drugs

Answer 1

substances that affect the nervous system (brain, spinal chord, nerves)

Question 2

Stimulants

Answer 2

(aka amphetamines) substances that promote an increase in the activity of a body system or function. They alleviate fatigue and produce a feeling of mental alertness and well being.

Question 3

Examples of Stimulants

Answer 3

cocaine
crack
whites
crystal meth
amphetamine
greenies
nicotine
ephedrine

Question 4

What brain centers do stimulants affect?

Answer 4

Cerebral Cortex (memory and reasoning)
Hypothalamus (appetite, sleep, emotions)
Cerebellum (motor skills, balance)

Question 5

Neurotransmitters

Answer 5

dopamine
seratonin
endorphin
acetyl-chlorine
epinepherine
oxytocin

Question 6

Desired effects of stimulants

Answer 6

euphoria (an intense feeling of well being)

Question 7

Side effects of stimulants

Answer 7

vaso constrictor
headaches
vomiting
possible heart attack
possible liver damage
nasal problems if snorted (nose bleeds, loss of sense of smell, hole in nasal septum)
pregnant woman expose fetal damage

Question 8

Medicinal use of stimulants

Answer 8

ADD
weight loss
vaso constrictor

Question 9

Depressants

Answer 9

substances that reduce activity of a body system or function. Sedatives that slow heart rate, breathing, ease stress, make you sleep. Physically and psychologically addicting.

Question 10

Tranquilizers

Answer 10

calm emotions without changing ability to think or be alert

Question 11

Barbiturates

Answer 11

stronger than tranquilizers, causes relaxation, euphoria, sleep

Question 12

Hypnotics

Answer 12

stronger than barbiturates with similar but more extreme effects. (quaalude, valium)

Question 13

Example of depressants

Answer 13

rohypnd (date rape drug)
alcohol
anesthetics
reds

Question 14

Medicinal use

Answer 14

painkiller
produces sleep
anti-convulsant
relieve tension and stress
muscle relaxer

Question 15

Side effects of depressants

Answer 15

drowsiness
lethargy
addiction
overdose
combing depressants (ex.- alcohol and valium) are very dangerous because the effects are unpredictable

Question 16

Narcotics

Answer 16

a drug that induces stupor, insensibility, and relieves pain. The root of the word (narc) means to numb.

Question 17

Medical use of narcotics

Answer 17

pain killer

Question 18

Side effects of narcotics

Answer 18

sleep
constipation
overdose
addiction

Question 19

Opium based narcotics (from least strong to strongest)

Answer 19

codeine
vicodine
percodan
morphine
dilaudid
heroin - not used in medicine, easiest to overdose

Question 20

Methadone

Answer 20

synthetic narcotic. Given once daily at clinics in liquid from or injected. Used to break the addiction to other narcotics. It blocks the withdrawal symptoms without giving a high.

Question 21

Oxycotin

Answer 21

synthetic form of time - released morphine. For patients with ongoing pain management needs.

Question 22

Hallucinogens

Answer 22

drugs that produce imaginary visions in the brain.

Question 23

Side effects of hallucinogens

Answer 23

vomiting
dizziness
tingling
anxiety
sweating
dilated pupils
loss of coordination
tremors
alterations in sight
alterations in hearing 
alterations in other senses
psychotic effects
depression
confusion
*no medicinal values

Question 24

Examples of hallucinogens

Answer 24

LSD
psilocybin - “magic” mushroom
peyote/mescaline - cactus/hallucinogen in peyote
PCP

Question 25

Inhalants

Answer 25

substances whose fumes are inhaled to get high. Long term use can cause kidney, liver, and brain damage. Any use is unpredictable and dangerous.

Question 26

Examples of inhalants

Answer 26

glue
paint
gasoline
solvents
nitrous oxide (laughing gas)