Opiates
Which drug that is considered an opiate is not legally prescribed?
Heroin
Mixing OTC or prescription drugs with alcohol can cause a person's heart and breathing to
A. Speed up
B. Slow down or stop
C. Slow down
B. Slow down or stop
Name a factor that can increase the risk of addiction
Genetics/ Family History
Peer Pressure
Struggles with Mental Health
Lack of Strong Support System
Experimenting with Highly Addictive Drugs
What medical problems can marijuana use cause in males?
Delay the onset of puberty and decrease sperm count
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant or depressant drug?
Stimulant
Fentanyl is how many times stronger than heroin or morphine?
A. 10-20x
B. 20-30x
C. 50-100x
C. 50-100x stronger than heroin or morphine
Drugs prescribed for anxiety, stress or sleep problems are know as
A. Stimulants
B. Sedatives
C. Antibiotics
D. Opiates
B. Sedative
What method of administration of a drug enters the brain within seconds?
Smoking or IV (injection)
Marijuana is classified as what type of drug?
Psychedelic drug
Cocaine is made from what plant?
Coca leaves
how is heroin used?
Heroin is usually injected and sometimes smoked or snorted.
What common medication found over the counter contains the drug dextromethorphan (DXM) which can lead to addiction?
Cough Medication
Increased _____ occurs when the brain and body requires a larger amount of alcohol or drug use to experience the intended effect.
Tolerance
What plant does cannabis come from?
Hemp.
Cocaine overdose often leads to what medical issue(s)?
A. Seizure
B. Heart attack
C. Stroke
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which is not a symptoms of an Opiate overdose?
A. Be pale or clammy to the touch
B. Have a limp body
C. Unable to speak, or awaken
D. Have rapid breathing
D. Rapid breathing
Getting high on prescription and OTC is much safer than using illegal drugs.
True or False
False
What is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences?
Addiction.
What is the main drug in cannabis?
The drug is Delta - 9 tetra hydro cannabinol. (THC)
Which is not a withdrawal symptom for cocaine
A. Depression
B. Fatigue
C. Decreased appetite
D. Slowed thinking
C. Decreased appetite
What is the name of the medication that can reverse and opiate overdose?
Naloxone, Narcan
Ritalin and Adderall are used to treat Attention Deficits Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and are classified as
A. Stimulants
B. Depressants
C.Steroids
A. Stimulants
Which of the following factors is not a risk factor for addiction.
A. Genetic/Family history
B. Quantity/Frequency of negative choices
C. Strong Family Relationships
D. Peer Pressure
C. Strong Family Relationships
When are the initial effects of marijuana usually felt?
The initial effects are usually felt within 15 minutes.
Cocaine effects appear almost immediately and disappear when?
A. Few minutes to an hour
B. One to two hours
C. Less than three hours
A. Few minutes to an hour