Types of Drugs
Slows or "depresses" the function of the central nervous system
Depressants
Used as a topical anesthetic in some South American tribes
Cocaine
If you take drugs while you are pregnant, you may
Harm the baby
60% of the prescription drugs that teens abuse come from
Friends and Relative
In how many states is Marijuana illegal?
10 states
The effects can include emotional and psychological euphoria, jaw clenching, panic, paranoia, gastric upset and nausea.
Hallucinogens
Magic mushrooms are a remedy against
long-term cluster headaches, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and even depression and anxiety.
When taking drugs you may find it hard to
Sleep, think, reason, remember and solve problems
What percent of the world drug use does the U.S make up?
75%
How many ways can Heroin be administered?
3
Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines (speed and Ice), cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA) are examples of this drug
Stimulants
MDMA has potential to treat this disorder
Post-dramatic stress disorder
Drugs can lead you to do what?
Accidentally overdose
Ketamine is also known as what?
Special K
How many Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs?
23.5 million
Heroin is derived from this plant
Poppies
Provides pain relief for chronic illnesses
Cannabis
Drugs cause a higher risk of
Mental illness, depression, suicide and death.
Every 1 in 10 Americans above what age are addicted to drugs?
12
How many common types of Heroin are there and what are they?
2, White Heroin and Black Tar Heroin
List 5 different drugs
Alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, meth, heroin, opium, Crestor, LSD, inhalants.
Helps treat bipolar disorder
Ketamine
Name at least 3 organs that can be harmed when you use drugs.
Throat, stomach, lungs, liver, pancreas, heart, brain, nervous system.
Methamphetamines are 3x stronger than what?
Cocaine
How many prescriptions of Levothyroxine are prescribed each month?
21.5 million