prescription drugs/painkillers/synthetic drugs Flashcards
what are the 5 types of prescription drugs?
painkillers, tranquilizers, antidepressants, sleeping pills and stimlants
another name for depressants
downers
another name for stimulants
uppers
what are some affects of painkillers?
slowed breathing, nausea and unconsciousness
what are some affects of depressants?
they slow down your brain and nervous system functions
what are some affects of stimulants?
they speed up your heart rate and and breathing
what are some affects of antidepressants?
irregular heartbeat, paranoid reactions, violent or suicidal thoughts and hallucinations
painkillers, depressants and antidepressants are responsible for _____ overdose deaths in the US than cocaine heroin meth and amphetamines
more
what painkiller is just as powerful as heroin and affects the body the same way
Oxycontin
example of a painkiller
Oxycontin
examples of depressants
Xanax and Valium
examples of stimulants
Ritalin and Adderall
example of a antidepressant
Prozac
what do depressants come in?
multicolored tablets, capsules or in liquid form
rohyphnl is ___ times more potent than Valium
10
rohyphnl is also know as
“date -rape” drug
percocet is also know as
hillbilly heroin
what are the most conman street stimulants
cocaine and amphetamine
can over the counter cough and cold medicine be abused
yes
Oxycontin is also known as
hill billy heroin
what increased risk do you have id you take painkillers?
heart attack
how are synthetic drugs made?
using man made chemicals
what are synthetic drugs known as?
designer drugs
what is synthetic marijuana known as?
spice and K2
what is synthetic stimulates known as?
bath salts
what are some short term effects of synthetic drugs?
hallucinations and delusions
what is synthetic weed made from?
a mixture of herbs and spices
what are bath salts?
a group of similar substances chemically made version of a type of drug found in the khat plant
how are synthic drugs sold?
as capsules, tablets, or in small jars in liquid form
what are the most conman ways to take synthetic drugs?
to snort it, inject it or mix it with food
what is n bomb also known as
smiles
how long does n bomb affects lasts
12 hours or longer
how is n bomb sold
in liquid or powder form