Intro To Drugs

Question 1

A drug

Answer 1

Substance that changes the way the mind and body works

Question 2

Medicine

Answer 2

Substance used to treat, prevent, or diagnose illness

Question 3

Drug misuse

Answer 3

Incorrect use of a prescription or over the counter drug: inappropriate amount, frequency, strength, or manner

Question 4

Drug abuse

Answer 4

The use of an illegal drug or the intentional misuse of a prescription or over the counter drug

Question 5

Prescription drug

Answer 5

Obtained only with the written order from a doctor or licensed health professional

Question 6

Over the counter

Answer 6

A drug that can be purchased without a prescription

Question 7

Side effect

Answer 7

An unwanted body change that is not related to the main purpose of the drug

Question 8

Tolerance

Answer 8

The body adjusts to the effects of the drug. Larger doses are needed in order to achieve the same effect

Question 9

Withdrawal

Answer 9

Feelings of discomfort, distress, and an intense craving for a substance that happens when the use of the substance is stopped

Question 10

Addiction

Answer 10

A physiological and/or psychological dependence if drugs

Question 11

Depressants

Answer 11

Central nervous system slows down brain function, pulse, breathing and blood

Question 12

Stimulants

Answer 12

Speed up the CNS functioning, accelerating the heart rate, elevate the blood pressure and “speed-up” or over stimulate the body

Question 13

Hallveigens

Answer 13

Cause the user to perceive things differently than they actually are

Question 14

Narcotics

Answer 14

Relieve pain, induced euphoria and creates mood changes in the user

Question 15

Four ways drugs enter the body

Answer 15

Orally (mouth)
Inhaled (through nose)
Injection (needle) most risk of infection
Topicae (skin)

Question 16

Factors that influence the effects drugs have on the body (pt. 1)

Answer 16

1. The way the drug enters the body
2. Dose
3. Solubility

Question 17

Factors that influence the effects drugs have on the body (pt. 2)

Answer 17

1. Physical characteristics
2. Emotional state
3. history of drug use
4. Mixing of other drugs

Question 18

True or false

Disregarding dosage recommendations and side effects of a drug is a sign of a drug abused

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or false

Peer pressure and family members that abuse drugs or alcohol put teens at risk for drug use

Answer 19

True