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prescription drugs/painkillers/synthetic drugs Flashcards

1
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what are the 5 types of prescription drugs?

A

painkillers, tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills and stimlants

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2
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another name for depressants

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downers

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3
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another name for stimulants

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uppers

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4
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what are some affects of painkillers?

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slowed breathing, nausea and unconsciousness

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5
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what are some affects of depressants?

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they slow down your brain and nervous system functions

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what are some affects of stimulants?

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they speed up your heart rate and and breathing

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7
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what are some affects of antidepressants?

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irregular heartbeat, paranoid reactions, violent or suicidal thoughts and hallucinations

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8
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painkillers, depressants and antidepressants are responsible for _____ overdose deaths in the US than cocaine heroin meth and amphetamines

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more

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9
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what painkiller is just as powerful as heroin and affects the body the same way

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Oxycontin

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10
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example of a painkiller

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Oxycontin

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11
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examples of depressants

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Xanax and Valium

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12
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examples of stimulants

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Ritalin and Adderall

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13
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example of a antidepressant

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Prozac

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14
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what do depressants come in?

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multicolored tablets, capsules or in liquid form

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15
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rohyphnl is ___ times more potent than Valium

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10

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16
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rohyphnl is also know as

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“date -rape” drug

17
Q

percocet is also know as

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hillbilly heroin

18
Q

what are the most conman street stimulants

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cocaine and amphetamine

19
Q

can over the counter cough and cold medicine be abused

A

yes

20
Q

Oxycontin is also known as

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hill billy heroin

21
Q

what increased risk do you have id you take painkillers?

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heart attack

22
Q

how are synthetic drugs made?

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using man made chemicals

23
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what are synthetic drugs known as?

A

designer drugs

24
Q

what is synthetic marijuana known as?

A

spice and K2

25
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what is synthetic stimulates known as?

A

bath salts

26
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what are some short term effects of synthetic drugs?

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hallucinations and delusions

27
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what is synthetic weed made from?

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a mixture of herbs and spices

28
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what are bath salts?

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a group of similar substances chemically made version of a type of drug found in the khat plant

29
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how are synthic drugs sold?

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as capsules, tablets, or in small jars in liquid form

30
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what are the most conman ways to take synthetic drugs?

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to snort it, inject it or mix it with food

31
Q

what is n bomb also known as

A

smiles

32
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how long does n bomb affects lasts

A

12 hours or longer

33
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how is n bomb sold

A

in liquid or powder form

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