Drugs Study Guide Flashcards
field sobriety test
a series of roadside, on the spot checks for drunk driving
what can weed do to a driver
their coordination and judgement are dangerously impaired for a long time
peer education
a process in which young people help other young people make decisions and determine goals
what are problems with drugged driving enforcement
there is no per se limit, testing has to be a blood sample, there are thousands of drugs and interactions
what type of drug are amphetamines
stimulant
what type of drug is weed
hallucinogen
synergistic effect
when drugs are combined with alcohol and the effects of both are multiplied
what common drugs are depressants
alcohol, tranquilizers, barbituites
what are some effects of using drugs
therapeutic, residual, and side effect
what effect might a cold me define have on a driver
drowsiness and poor judgement
what are some reasons for rampant drug use in our society
the belief drugs will solve all our problems, no one thinks drug addiction or death will happen to them, there is a disregard for the law
how can otc drugs be harmful to drivers
their side effects include drowsiness, slowed reaction time, and poor judgement
what are some effects of different types of drugs
speeding up or slowing down of the central nervous system, and altering the thinking process or personality
what is bac used for
determine a persons level of intoxication
implied consent law
law requiring a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for bac if arrested on suspicion of a dwi
