Hallucinogens
True or False. Psilocybin is chemically addictive.
False
What is another name for naloxone, the nasal spray that can stop an opiate overdose?
Narcan
Please list 4 reasons teens might use cannabis
cope with stress and anxiety, peer pressure, curiosity, recreational, social.
Drinking alcohol as a teen can be very dangerous. Many deaths and injuries happen while under the influence since teenage brains are still developing and alcohol often leads to poor ____________ making.
Decision
Cocaine is a powerful and illegal drug that comes from the leaves of the ______________. It can mess up the brains natural reward system making it hard for a person to feel ________ without the drug.
Coca plant, happy.
Psilocybin warps your sense of ____________
Reality.
_________ is extremely addictive, is often being laced into different drugs and is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States as of 2023.
Fentanyl
Heavy cannabis users show significant ____________ to the effects of cannabis, displaying less impairment. However, heavy use starting in teens can impair brain function, IQ, memory, learning, and thinking.
tolerance
List 3 short term and 3 long term effects of alcohol use
Short: lowered inhibitions, poor decision making, recklessness, hangover, alcohol poisoning, happy mood then depressive mood, decreased perception and coordination
Long: cardiovascular issues, liver disease, several types of cancer, diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure, pancreatitis, mental health conditions, lower quantity of neurotransmitters.
Frequent use of methamphetamine can lead to _________ disease and blackened, rotting __________.
Heart, Teeth
LSD affects the action of a brain chemical called ___________ which helps control behavior, mood, and thinking.
Seratonin
This opiate creates a "rush" or surge of pleasure, is often injected and can kill someone from just 1 time use.
Heroin
Physical signs of marijuana usage are delayed ___________ time and increased ________ rate.
Reaction, Heart
Every body processes alcohol differently. For this reason is it important to __________________ when drinking alcohol. Please list 3 things you could do to not get sick or overly drunk.
Drink slowly, food in stomach, don't drink too much. Drink water while drinking alcohol. Don't mix substances.
Why is lean called lean
Can lead to loss of balance, slower breathing, energy level drop and sense of drowsiness.
Psilocybin mushrooms can produce a sense of euphoria and was regarded as sacred and wonderful among ancient Aztecs. It can also have some potential negative side effects in the body such as ____________, ________, ________. (list 3)
vomiting, nausea, headaches, paranoia, frightening or upsetting hallucinations,.
____________ originally surfaced in 1832. It's a narcotic that can treat pain and cough. It has a high risk for addiction and dependence.
Codeine
Caffeine can be addictive and allows for more of this chemical to get to the brain. _____________
Dopamine
Alcohol is composed of the ___________ atomic structure.
Ethanol
Angel dust and rocket fuel are street names for which drug?
PCP
What is the full scientific name for LSD?
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic used to relieve moderate to severe pain and is highly addictive. Oxycodone is present in these two US drug brand names
OxyContin & Percocet
766,571 metric tons of __________ make their way into the environment each year.
cigarette butts
Please describe what a k-hole is when taking Ketamine
out of body, near death experience, feeling of freezing or tensing in the whole body, unable to move, frozen for a period of time.
Ecstasy can cause dehydration and severe __________ so lack of hydration can send people to the ER. Ecstasy is also called ________, __________, ___________, ____________.
sweating. MDMA, Molly, X. XTC, E.