Stimulants
What is another name for stimulants?
"uppers"
What do depressants do to the nervous system?
Slow it down
Hallucinogens are also called what?
Psychedelics
What plant do opioids come from?
opium poppy plant
What is a drug?
A substance that changes the way you think, feel or behave.
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Stimulants speed up the messages sent from the __________ to the __________.
Stimulants speed up the messages sent from the brain to the body.
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Depressants increase feelings of ______and ______
relaxation and wellbeing
What senses do hallucinogens alter?
All of them!
What percentage of overdoses are from opioids?
70 percent
Name a natural way to boost your brain's reward center
Listen to music
Excercise
Cook a meal
Finish a book
Volunteer
Watch a comedy
What chemical do stimulants increase the level of? (HINT: the reward chemical)
Dopamine
What chemical do depressants increase the level of? (HINT: happy chemical)
Serotonin
hallucinogens change the connections between what?
Braincells
What do opioids bind to in the brain?
opioid receptors
What is the acronym for responding to an overdose?
SAVE ME
Name a short term effect of stimulant use
Anxiety/ Paranoia
Increased body temperature
Disorientation
vomiting
Reduced appetite
Name an example of a depressant
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines (Ex: Xanax)
Heroin
Name an example of a hallucinogen
LSD)
Magic Mushrooms
MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly)
Ketamine
Name an example of an opioid
Heroin
Fentanyl
Codeine
Morphine
Oxycodone (Percocets)
Explain the good samaritan law
protects you from drug possession charges when calling for medical assistance regarding an overdose
Name three examples of a stimulant
Cocaine
Amphetamines ( Ex: Crystal Meth, Adderall, Etc…)
Caffeine
Nicotine
MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly)
Name three short term effects of depressant use
Impaired judgement/ coordination
Slow reflexes
Disorientation
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Name a long term effect of hallucinogen use
Psychosis (being stuck in a “bad trip”)
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Memory loss
What substance can cancel out an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
Name one of Mckenna's 12 pieces of advice!
Guidance councilors are your friends
Always use the buddy system
Find at least one person you can confide in
Mistakes are okay, as long as you learn from them
Get involved!
Don't post anything you wouldn't be okay with your grandma seeing
You will find your group (eventually)
Ask questions (someone else is wondering too)
Work hard, but grades don't define you
Trust your gut
You'll probably think everyone is looking at you at times. they're not.
4 years goes fast, have fun!