Xanax
Characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things; individuals with this disorder find it difficult to control their worry which can interfere with day-to-day activities.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Class of drugs, naturally found in the opium poppy plant, that includes illegal heroin and legal prescription pain relievers.
Opiods
The main psychoactive chemical (cannabinoid) found in marijuana.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Major source for obtaining nonmusical usage of Adderall.
Family and Friends
Symptoms that occur upon discontinuation of a drug, that has the capability of producing physical dependence.
Withdrawal
These drugs slow central nervous system (CNS) activity and include sedatives, tranquilizers and hypnotics.
Depressants
A synthetic opioid that is 80-200 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl
Second most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana; it is a chemical used more medically.
CBD (Cannabidiol)
One of the most common mental disorder affecting children and many adults; symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder)
A natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast/west Asia, Mexico and Colombia.
Morphine
This occurs when the person no longer responds to the drug the way that person initially responded- it takes a higher does of the drug to produce initial response.
Tolerance
This nasal spray can treat opioid overdose when given right away.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Smoking and vaping THC-rich resins extracted from marijuana plant.
Dabbing
Drugs that excite or alter activity within the central and peripheral nervous system.
Stimulants
These are substances (like sugar, starch, or powdered milk) added to Heroin in small amounts quantities.
Additives
Xanax is in this class of drugs.
Benzodiazepines
Opioids black pain receptors in the brain and release large amounts of this hormone.
Dopamine
Synthetic cannabinoids that affect the brain much more powerfully.
Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice, Spike
Active ingredient in Adderall (in combination with dextroamphetamine).
Amphetamine
People who inject drugs such as heroin are at risk for contracting this virus; a virus that can accuse liver infection.
Hepatitis C
Most CNS depressants act on the brain by increasing the activity of this neurotransmitter; that inhibits brain activity.
Gamma-aminobutyric (GABA)
Opioid overdose causes life threatening depression of these two body systems.
CNS and Respiratory System
Research shows that this ratio of adult marijuana users will become addicted.
1 in 10
Research shows that of all Adderall nonmusical use, from age 12 and up, 18-to-25-year-olds make up this percent.
60%
This prescription medicine, an auto injector, is used for emergency treatment for an overdose or possible opioid overdose.
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