Narcotics
Narcotics are also known as
What are the legal forms of stimulants?
Caffeine, Adderall, and Ritalin for ADHD and narcolepsy
What are examples of depressants
Alcohol, Codeine, morphine, heroin, Xanax.
What is the definition of hallucinogens?
Drugs causing major changes in thinking, mood, and awareness, often with vivid hallucinations.
Cannabis sativa, and cannabis indica
Narcotics medical use is
What are powerful pain relievers
What are the illegal forms of stimulants?
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and synthetic cathinones.
reduced inhibitions,relaxation, enhanced mood, slowed reaction time, impaired judgement, and slurred speech.
Altered senses, synesthesia, distorted time, intense emotions, mystical experiences, and feeling disconnected from self.
True or false: it is the most common largely illegal drug globally, used recreationally
How do you use Narcotics
Swallowed, smoked, sniffed, or injected
Increased heart rate and blood pressure, reduced appetite, extended wakefulness, euphoria, talkativeness, and enhanced self-esteem.
What are the effects of high doses?
Extreme drowsiness, poor coordination, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, irregular or shallow breathing, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness, coma, and death
What are the risks of hallucinogens?
Paranoia, psychological distress, flashbacks, potential for triggering underlying mental health issues.
Euphoria, relaxation,, altered perception, increased appetite, impaired, memory/coordination
What are the withdrawal symptoms
Muscle and bone pain, sleep problems, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and intense cravings.
What are the overdose symptoms of stimulants?
High fever, convulsions, irregular heartbeat, and cardiovascular collapse which may result in death
How are depressants misused?
They are misused to enhance the effects of other drugs, cope with stress, and experience euphoria.
What were hallucinogens used for in the past?
What are the long term effects?
Potential for dependence, reduced IQ in adolescent uses, and respiratory problems
What is the current narcotic crisis.
Permanent damage to the heart and brain, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and paranoia.
What drug mixed with depressants make dangerous combinations?
Alcohol mixed with depressants is a very dangerous combinations.
What are the categories of hallucinogens?
Psychedelics, Dissociatives, and Deliriants
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