What is a Drug that prevents, treats or cures health problems
medicine
100
When abuser become dependent they often develop this
Addiction
100
A drug that slows down a person by decreasing the activity of the central nervous system
depressant
100
Made from the crushed, dried leaves in flowering tops of Cannabis plants
Marijuana
100
Name 2 types of refusal skills
Just say no/Use Humor/ Walk away/ ignore person/ suggest other activity/ say no politely/ broken record
200
What is a substance other than food which causes changes in the way the body or mind works
Drug
200
Body's physical reaction to not getting a drug
Withdrawal
200
A drug that speeds up the way the brain works and increases heart rate and blood pressure
Stimulant
200
Powerful depressant drugs that can slow a person down and relieve pain
Narcotics
200
List 2 reasons to refuse drugs
Drugs are illegal and they can cause death and/or serious injury
300
What is the difference between an over the counter medicine and a prescription medicine
A prescription medicines requires a doctor's written order. An OTC medicine can be purchased without a prescription
300
The need for larger or more frequent doses of the drug to get the same effect they had when they began using the drug
tolerance
300
Powerful stimulants that greatly increase the brain's activity ex: Uppers, Speed
Amphetamines
300
What is an illegal drug that affects the brain and change the way a person senses the world
Hallucinogens
300
Name 2 possible IMMEDIATE effects of heroin
lack of concentration, slow reactions, sleepiness, depressed breathing, pain relief
400
Unwanted reactions that a person can have to a medicine
side effects
400
The feeling that drug abusers need drugs in their bodies to feel normal
Drug dependence
400
What is the difference between crack and cocaine?
Crack is rock like form that is smoked and cocaine is a powder like substance commonly snorted
400
What are 2 effects of Marijuana?
Causes feelings of anxiety/ Lowers body temperature/ Makes the heart beat faster/ Suppresses the immune system/ Causes short term memory loss/ Slows down a person's ability to react/ Interferes how muscles work/ Increases hunger
400
What are 2 possible IMMEDIATE effects of hallucinogens
trancelike state, hallucinations, panic bad trip that could last for several days
500
Why should you never use a medicine without a label
You won't know the dosage, expiration date, and possible side effects, won't know what the medicine is and can be dangerous to your health
500
Occurs when a drug users takes more of a drug than his or her body can deal with
Overdose
500
What are 2 short term effects of Amphetamine use
headaches/dizziness/blurred vision/irritability/ wakefulness/ muscle twitching/ fast, shallow breathing/ increased heart rate and blood pressure/ loss of appetite
500
The leaves and flowers in Cannabis plants contain a potent drug called what? (Hint: Not Marijuana)
THC
500
What are 2 possible LONG term effects of stimulants?