Unit 2 Lesson 6: Substances of abuse Flashcards
1
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5 types of substances of abuse
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- Stimulants
- Depressants
- Narcotic Drugs
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
2
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alertness/ energy
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Stimulants
3
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another name for “S”
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“uppers”, “psycho-active drugs”
4
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Ex of “S” (RCB)
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Ritalin, Concert, Biphetanine
5
Q
slow down brain activity
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Depressants
6
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Another word for depressants
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“downers”, “major tranquilizers”, “antipsychotics”
7
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3 types of depressants (BBS)
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Benzos, Barbiturates, Sedatives
8
Q
Ex of Benzos (science)
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Xanax, Kloropin, Halcion, Librium
9
Q
used as sleeping pills
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Barbiturates
10
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used to soothe/calm
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sedatives
11
Q
most powerful pain killers
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Narcotic Drugs
12
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Other word for narcotic drugs
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“painkillers” “narcotic analgesics”
13
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Best known Narcotic drug
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Opitiates (from opium and morphine)
14
Q
Example of narcotic drug (MCHO)
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Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Opium
15
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Distorts time, colors, sounds
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Hallucinogens
