Depressants
Because this category of drug has a mellowing or calming effect, it may be referred to by this term.
"Downers"
Because this category of drug can boost energy and elevate mood, it may be referred to by this term.
"Uppers"
Opioids are used for pain management because they mimic this neurotransmitter/hormone naturally made by the body.
Endorphins
This psychoactive substance is legal to use in most states for medicinal purposes.
Marijuana
True or false? Coffee's benefits have a long history.
True
This legal and widely used psychoactive substance (especially by college students) is classified as a depressant.
Alcohol
Name two illegal forms of stimulant drugs.
Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, MDMA/Ecstasy
Because hallucinogens promote hallucinations or otherwise alter consciousness, they may be referred to by this term (it's groovy, baby).
Psychedelics
True or False? The rates of both Cannabis use and Alcohol use are higher in 8th graders than in 12th graders.
False.
Cannabis use among 8th graders is 8%, compared to 31% among 12th graders.
Alcohol use among 8th graders is 15%, compared to 52% among 12th graders.
This is the most widely used drug in the world.
Caffeine
Combining two substances that both depress the central nervous system can greatly increase the risk of this potentially fatal effect.
respiratory depression or slowed breathing
A student stays awake all night studying and drinks a pot of coffee. The caffeine is being used primarily to increase this psychological state.
arousal/alertness
In addition to reducing pain, opioids can produce this pleasurable subjective experience.
Euphoria
Marijuana is effective in treating _________, and can reduce the use of opiods.
Pain
True or False? People cannot become addicted to caffeine.
False
Xanax, Klonopin, or Valium may be prescribed by a physician to help treat what mental health condition?
Anxiety
Some people use stimulants to lose weight because they act as what?
Appetite suppressants
One risk of using opiod drugs (such as heroin) and hallucinogens (such as MDMA/Molly) is they may be laced with _________ which can greatly increase risk of overdose.
Fentanyl
College students are more likely to ____________ but less likely to use ________________.
drink alcohol, marijuana, or smoke cigarettes
A "coffee nap" is when you would drink caffeine right before taking a _____ minute nap.
20
Name a type of toxic inhalant that users might "huff" for their psychoactive effects.
Paint, paint thinner, gases, glue
After the effects of a stimulant wear off, a person may experience tiredness and reduced energy. This illustrates why a drug's effects can be followed by these contrasting effects.
Rebound or "crash" effects
A person who has developed physiological adaptation to opioids may experience unpleasant symptoms when they stop taking them. This phenomenon is called _______________.
Withdrawal
Long-term marijuana use is associaed with _____________ impairment and lower ____________ levels.
memory; motivational
With repeated use of a psychoactive substance, a person may need increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same effect. This phenomenon is called _____________.
Tolerance