Narcotic Analgesics
It is a narcotic pain reliever and a very addictive drug.
What is the biological name for Cannabis?
Cannabis Sativa L
What are the effects of Depressants?
Slows brain function and parts of the CNS; reduces functional activity
What do inhalants do?
They impair performance by blocking the passage of oxygen to the brain.
What is the definition of Dissociative Anesthetics?
have the ability to alter sensory perception and cause hallucinations (similar to those described for hallucinogens)
What is one of the most abused opiates and what is it referred as?
Heroin; it is referred to as Negra, Chiva, La Blanca, Tar
What are the 3 street drugs that come from this plant?
Marijuana, Hashish, and Hash oil
What are the names of the illegally used Depressants?
Xanax, Alcohol, and Rohypnol
What are the 4 commonly used inhalants?
Volatile Solvents, Aerosol, Anesthetic Gases, and Nitrites
What are common names for PCP?
Angel dust
Dust
Shermans or Sherms
KJ ( kool joint)
How can heroin be identified?
By it's color and consistency of face powder. Often in white, brown, or tar.
What are some street names for Marijuana?
Grass, Weed, Pot, Mary Jane, Doobie, "420"
What are some symptoms after alcohol consumption?
-bloodshot & watery eyes
-odor of alcoholic beverage
-Loss of coordination
-slurred speech
What do people use to inhale glue, home cement, and spray paint? How do they use it?
Plastic bags, handkerchiefs, and a sock.
They spray or pour the product in and inhale it directly
What are Methods to take PCP?
Inhalation
Injection
Intranasal
Transdermal
After taking narcotic analgesics what does one experience?
A person may experience droopy eyelids, slow breathing, dry skin, and mouth, euphoria, and cold extremities.
What are some symptoms of using marijuana
Bloodshot eyes
Dry mouth
Loss of sense or time
Difficulty to concentrate
Increase appetite
Green or yellow coating on tongue
How can Depressants be consumed?
orally, injection, absorption, and intranasal
What are some effects of taking an inhalant?
Elevated pulse rate
Vertical and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
Lack of Convergence
Pupil Reaction is normal to slow
Name 3 symptoms you may exhibit when taking PCP
Distortion and paranoia
Loss of memory or loss of sense of personal identity
Non Communicative/ slow
Hallucinations
Chemical odor
Feeling extremely hot
High tolerance pain
etc
What are some methods used for using heroin?
Injection (most common)
Intranasal (snorting)
Orally (swallowed or mixed with water)
What might frequent users have?
a chronic cough
How do Depressants affect the body?
They affect the body's activity internally and externally
-pupil reaction -pulse rate -Romberg test
True or False
Inhalants can cause temporary euphoria and no other permanent effects.
False
It also leads to severe damage of vital organs
Name 2 similar drugs
Ketamine Hydrochloride & Dextromethorphan (DXM)