Specific Drugs

Question 1

Nicotine

Answer 1

Type: Stimulant

Pleasurable effects: Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being

Negative aftereffects: Heart disease, cancer

Question 2

Cocaine

Answer 2

Type: Stimulant

Pleasurable effects: Rush of euphoria, confidence, and energy

Negative aftereffects: Cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash

Question 3

Methamphetamine

Answer 3

Type: Stimulant

Pleasurable effects: Euphoria, alertness, energy

Negative aftereffects: Irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures

Question 4

Caffeine

Answer 4

Type: Stimulant

Pleasurable effects: Increased alertness and wakefulness

Negative aftereffects: Anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal

Question 5

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Answer 5

Type: Stimulant; mild hallucinogen

Pleasurable effects: Emotional elevation, disinhibition

Negative aftereffects: Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning

Question 6

Marijuana (THC)

Answer 6

Type: Mild hallucinogen

Pleasurable effects: Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation

Negative aftereffects: Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders

Question 7

LSD

Answer 7

Type: Hallucinogen

Pleasurable effects: Visual “trip”

Negative aftereffects: Risk of panic

Question 8

Heroin

Answer 8

Type: Depressant

Pleasurable effects: Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition

Negative aftereffects: Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal

Question 9

Alcohol

Answer 9

Type: Depressant

Pleasurable effects: Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition

Negative aftereffects: Depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions