Marjiuana
Where does it come from?
The Indian hemp plants
What plant makes heroin?
poppy plant
Are prescription drugs safe?
No, they are just as dangerous which is why we taken them under instruction of an official doctor.
true or false?
Prescription painkillers are the most commonly used drugs next to marijuana amongst teens.
True, almost half of teens abusing prescription drugs are taking painkillers.
they're man made and use chemicals rather than natural ingredients
How many chemicals are found in Marijuana and Hashish?
Over 400
In 1898 by the Bayer pharmaceutical company in Germany/
What's riskier, street drugs or prescription drugs?
Prescription drugs
Why are so many young people turning to prescription painkiller to get high?
Lots of teens believe that they are safer than street drugs
What is a designer drug?
What chemical causes intoxication or the "high"?
THC (short for tetrahydrocannabinol)
What is heroin's purest form?
a fine white powder
Can you overdose on over the counter cold and cough medicine?
Yes, DXM (dextromethorphan) is sold over the counter in gel and tablets but when sold as powder it becomes even more dangerous
What are the most powerful painkillers?
opioids
Are designer drugs safer than the original version of the drug?
No, they are neither legal nor safe
How can marijuana be used?
It can be smoked or mixed with food
How can heroin be used?
injected, smoked, or sniffed
What is medicine?
Drugs that are meant to speed or slow down or changes something about the way your body is working
What are some warning signs of painkiller dependency?
increase in dosage, change in personality, social withdrawal, change in daily habits, blackouts, defensiveness
Short- or long-term effects?
Confusion, high blood pressure, strokes, delusions, panic attacks, kidney injury, altered time sense.
Short term or long-term effects?
Severe anxiety, strange behavior, panic, hallucinations, loss of self-identity, increased heart rate, coordination issues.
short term
How addictive is heroin?
heroin is highly addictive, and withdrawal is extremely painful
Why do people take drugs?
To fit in, relax, relieve boredom, rebel, experiment, ect
What should you do with painkillers once you no longer need them?
You should properly dispose of them in the trash
Can synthetic drugs make you violent?
Yes