Long Test Health Flashcards
What are Gateway Drugs
Drugs that a non-drug user might try which will lead to more dangerous drugs
Example of Gateway Drugs
cigarettes and alcohols
What are Depressants?
Also known as downers, it slows down a person’s central nervous system. It relaxes muscles and nerves
Examples of Depressants
Alcohol, barbiturates and tranquilizers
What are stimulants?
Also known as uppers, it speeds up the person’s central nervous system
Caffeine
kind stimulant which is found in softdrinks, energy drinks, coffee, tea and chocolate
Example of Stimulants
Cocaine, Nicotine, Methampetamine (shabu), and ecstasy
Narcotics
Also known as painkillers, it relieves pain and induce sleepiness
Example of Narcotics
Heroin and Marijuana
What are Hallucinogens
Drugs that distorts reality and facts. It affects all senses and makes a user see, hear and feel things that don’t exist and are not real. Long term use may cause psychosis
Psychosis
mental disorder in which reality is distorted
Examples of Hallucinogen
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Psilocybin, Mescaline and Magic Mushroom
Inhalants
These are found in ordinary household chemical products which are huffed. Continuous use and abuse leads to delusion, brain damage, liver damage, coma and death
Example of Inhalants
Acetone, Rugby, Spray Paint, Cleaning Fluids, and Airconditioner fluid
Risk Factors
are those that influences which increases the chance of using, misusing and abusing drugs
