Abuse of prescription drugs

Opioids

100

What is the intended use of opioids?

to relieve pain

200

Which of these is not an opioid? a. codeine b. percocet c. effexor d. oxycontin

Effexor (it is an antidepressant)

300

Name two short-term effects of opioids.

Any two of these: drowsiness, slowed breathing, constipation, unconsciousness, nausea, coma.

400

Name two long-term effects of opioids.

Any two of the following: Dependence and addiction. Withdrawal symptoms: restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, and cold flashes with goose bumps. Tolerance. Brain damage. Impaired ability to feel happy. Clogged blood vessels

500

Why are opioids called opioids?

Because they contain opium.

Depressants

100

Name one short-term effect of depressants.

One of the following: Slow brain function Slowed pulse and breathing Lowered blood pressure Poor concentration Confusion Fatigue Dizziness Slurred speech Fever Visual disturbances Dilated pupils Disorientation, lack of coordination Depression Difficulty or inability to urinate Addiction If combined with alcohol, could slow your breathing and heart rate so much that you die.

200

What is the intended purpose of depressants?

To calm you down and reduce anxiety.

300

Give the prescription name of one depressant.

Xanax Klonopin Amytal Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital Rohypnol (roofies)

400

True or False: Depressants are not addictive.

False.

500

List three long-term effects of depressants.

Three of the following: Tolerance, which may result in doses so high that you overdose and die. Depression Chronic fatigue Breathing difficulties Sexual problems Sleep problems Cravings Anxiety, panic Withdrawal (insomnia, weakness, nausea, hallucinations, convulsions), which can be life-threatening. High blood sugar, diabetes, and weight gain (up to 100 pounds of extra weight)

Antidepressants

100

List one type of antidepressant.

Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Effexor, Remeron

200

What are antidepressants meant to do?

Treat depression by helping you increase in positive emotion.

300

List two possible harmful effects of antidepressants.

Insomnia Irritability Nervousness and anxiety Violent thoughts and actions Agitation Suicidal thoughts or suicide Tremors Hostility Sweating Irregular heartbeat Aggression Criminal behavior Confusion and incoherent thoughts Paranoia Hallucinations Psychosis Withdrawal symptoms

400

Which is not an antidepressant? a. Paxil b. Xanax c. Prozac d. Zoloft

Xanax

500

List five possible negative effects of antidepressants.

Insomnia Irritability Nervousness and anxiety Violent thoughts and actions Agitation Suicidal thoughts or suicide Tremors Hostility Sweating Irregular heartbeat Aggression Criminal behavior Confusion and incoherent thoughts Paranoia Hallucinations Psychosis Withdrawal symptoms

Stimulants

100

What are stimulants intended to do?

Increase your energy and alertness.

200

True or false: you can die from overdosing on stimulants.

True.

300

List two short-term effects of stimulants.

Loss of appetite Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature Dilation of pupils Disturbed sleep patterns Nausea Violent behavior Hallucinations Panic Psychosis Convulsions, seizures, and death from high doses

400

List three long-term effects of stimulants.

Permanent damage to blood vessel of heart and brain High blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death Liver, kidney, and lung damage Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed Respiratory problems if smoked Exhaustion Dependence Psychosis Depression Brain damage and possible strokes or seizures

500

List three types of stimulants.

Ritalin Concerta Adderall Dexedrine

Random

100

What percentage of teenagers believe that abusing prescription drugs is safer than doing other drugs?

50%

200

What % of overdose deaths are caused by prescription drugs?

45%

300

What % of overdose deaths are caused by meth, heroin, and cocaine combined?

39%

400

What is the definition of withdrawal?

The symptoms your body experiences when you don't have a drug that you previously took regularly; a sign of addiction.

500

What is the definition of drug tolerance, and why is it dangerous?

You need more and more of a drug to get the same high, and it could result in serious brain damage and overdose.