Substance abuse and its effects

Question 1

•These are also called uppers and this substance increases your energy, alertness, and attention.

Answer 1

Stimulants

Question 2

A stimulant made from leaves of the coca plant.

Answer 2

Cocaine

Question 3

This substance strongly stimulates the central nervous system.

Answer 3

Methamphetamine/shabu

Question 4

Stimulant drugs that speed up messages between the brain and body.

Answer 4

Amphetamines

Question 5

Use to treat Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 5

Methylphenidate

Question 6

found in, coffee, tea, chocolate, etc..

Answer 6

Caffeine

Question 7

dried leaves that contains tetrahydrocannabinol. Has psychoactive effects

Answer 7

Marijuana

Question 8

Also known as “analgesics” and can relieve pain, blunt senses, and induce sleep.

Answer 8

Narcotics

Question 9

Found in opium, a milky fluid from the seedpod of a poppy plant.

Answer 9

Morphine

Question 10

Derived from morphine and the most abused substance.

Answer 10

Heroin

Question 11

A painkiller produced from morphine.

Answer 11

Codeine

Question 12

These are also called “downers” and also used for treating anxiety, relaxation, drowsiness, and sleepiness.

Answer 12

Depressants

Question 13

tranquilizers that relax muscles or calm mental excitement

Answer 13

Benzodiazepines

Question 14

Also used as sleeping pills.

Answer 14

Barbiturates

Question 15

also known as “psychedelics” and can cause hallucinations and distortions.

Answer 15

Hallucinogens

Question 16

one of the most powerful mood-changing chemicals.

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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)

Question 17

acts as a stimulant, a sedative, or a painkiller

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Phencyclidine

Question 18

This drugs includes, ecstasy, XTC, and a love drug.

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3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine

Question 19

Chemicals that produce vapor thet affect mood ant behavior

Answer 19

Inhalants

Question 20

Also known as “ergogenic” drugs and can have synthetic forms of the male hormone, testosterone, which increases muscle growth, and strength.

Answer 20

Anabolic-androgenic steroids