Substance abuse and its effects Flashcards
•These are also called uppers and this substance increases your energy, alertness, and attention.
Stimulants
A stimulant made from leaves of the coca plant.
Cocaine
This substance strongly stimulates the central nervous system.
Methamphetamine/shabu
Stimulant drugs that speed up messages between the brain and body.
Amphetamines
Use to treat Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Methylphenidate
found in, coffee, tea, chocolate, etc..
Caffeine
dried leaves that contains tetrahydrocannabinol. Has psychoactive effects
Marijuana
Also known as “analgesics” and can relieve pain, blunt senses, and induce sleep.
Narcotics
Found in opium, a milky fluid from the seedpod of a poppy plant.
Morphine
Derived from morphine and the most abused substance.
Heroin
A painkiller produced from morphine.
Codeine
These are also called “downers” and also used for treating anxiety, relaxation, drowsiness, and sleepiness.
Depressants
tranquilizers that relax muscles or calm mental excitement
Benzodiazepines
Also used as sleeping pills.
Barbiturates
also known as “psychedelics” and can cause hallucinations and distortions.
Hallucinogens
one of the most powerful mood-changing chemicals.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
acts as a stimulant, a sedative, or a painkiller
Phencyclidine
This drugs includes, ecstasy, XTC, and a love drug.
3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine
Chemicals that produce vapor thet affect mood ant behavior
Inhalants
Also known as “ergogenic” drugs and can have synthetic forms of the male hormone, testosterone, which increases muscle growth, and strength.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
