Opioids are prescribed to patients to help with what?
Pain
What do stimulants do to the body?
Speed up, fast heart rate, high BP
What do depressants do to the body?
Slow down, make sleepy, relaxation
What is the name of the chemical that affects the brain to get high.
THC
What is the amnesty law? Explain in relation to drugs
no legal action will occur if medical attention is seeked and compliant
What amount can be the difference of a fentanyl overdose and not?
a couple grains of salt
Bath Salts is like taking what 2 drugs at the same time
cocaine and meth
What is an exmaple of a date-rape drug? Why is it called this?
Ambien, GHB
Makes people sleepy, usually given and slipped into drinks to take advantage of another person sexually, financially, etc.
Cannabis that is sold on the streets is always safe to use. Defend your answer.
False, laced with synthetic drugs
What is the name of the substance that temporarily reverses the effects of opiates/drugs? How is it administered?
Narcan, nasal spray through the nose
List 3 examples of opioid drugs.
Fentanyl, Heroin, Morphine, codeine, opium
Name three types of stimulants
Coke, Crack, Caffeine, Adderall, meth
Depressants help someone that is experiencing depression.
False, it affects the CNS, slowing it down.
Give three examples of Cannabis forms.
Marijuana, hash, k-2, dabs
Name all 6 categories of drugs. Give an example of each.
Opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants, cannabis
Fentanyl, Coke/Crack, alcohol, LSD, Marijuana
What are the three classes/types of opioids?
natural, semi-synthetic, fully synthetic
What is the most commonly prescrbed drug that is traded and used in the us? What is it used for?
Adderall, ADHD narcolepsy
Name three types of depressants
Alcohol, tranquilizers, GHB(date-rape)
Marijuana is a __________drug. What is this?
Gateway, leads to other drugs
Name the 5 stages of drug addiction
Tolerance, physical dependance, psychological dependance, withdrawal, addiction
Name 5 overdose signs and symptoms of opioids. Then explain what you should do if someone is experiencing these?
Clammy face, lost color, vomiting, blue nails/lips, unconscious, slow breathing, slow heartbeat
use narcan if available
CALL 911 immediately!
Prescription stimulants increase the activity of the brains __________ levels. This makes the brain and body feel __________.
Dopamine, pleasure
What prescription drug name is used to treat anxiety/panic attacks and is an anti-depressant. It is a benzo that is often prescribed and often ABUSED.
Xanax
Explain the difference between CBD and THC. Explain the legalization of both in ND.
CBD is usually in liquid form, or gummy. Used to relax or help eliminate pain. Does not get someone High. Attaches to receptors differently than THC. CBD is legal.
CBD is legal in north dakota. Medical Marijuana is legal. Recreational Marijuana is not legal.
Name and explain 5 protective factors.
Activities, good friends, academic success, having dreams/goals, +relationships, knowledge of risk factors, etc