General Definitions
Are illegal, prescribed or legal
What are drugs?
"feel good drug"
Increases brain activity
Feels alert, confident and energized
What are Stimulants?
Most Widely used substance in Canada, after alcohol
Causes relaxation, reduced coordination, attention problems, hinders judgment on space and time
What is Cannabis or Marijuana?
Physical and psychological dependence
What is addiction?
Brain activities decreases
Relaxes muscles, decrease coordination, dulls senses, gets rid of pain
Sense of calm and well-being
What are Depressants?
Reduce pain
Can be "cut" into other drugs
Naloxone can reverse overdose
What are Opioids?
Changes how mind/body functions
What are drugs?
warps/ twists perception of reality
long lasting effects (several hours)
increase/decrease brain activity
What are hallucinogens?
Replaced smoking
Safety is unknown
What is Vaping?
Chronic disease that can impair judgement
What is Addiction?
Increase risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders
Decreases immune response
What is Nicotine?