Drug Definitions
Drugs made to mimic the appearance of a drug.
Look-Alike Drug
Could cause death.
.4-.5%
What are the four ways drugs can be administered into the body?
Ingestion, injection, absorption, and inhalation
Number of FAS cases yearly in the US.
5,000
Tobacco and cocaine fall under what drug category?
Stimulant
Combining two or more drugs to enhance the effects of the drugs.
Multiplier Effect
Reflexes and judgement are clearly impaired.
.08-.10%
Eating and drinking fall under what category for drug administration?
Ingestion
Consecutive drinks that labels a female as binger drinking.
4 drinks
Heroin and codeine fall under what drug category?
Narcotic
Any drug that alters perception, mood, or the mind.
Psychoactive Drug
Could result in unconsciousness.
.2%
Snorting, eye drops, and LSD tattoos fall under what category for drug administration?
Absorption
Consecutive drinks that labels a male as binge drinking.
5 drinks
Marijuana falls under what drug category?
Can be more than one.
Drugs to mimic the effects of another drug.
Designer Drug
Could result in coma.
.3%
Sniffing and smoking fall under what category for drug administration?
Inhalation
Legal intoxication level in PA
.08%
LSD and PCP fall under what drug category?
Hallucinogen
Combining of two drugs to enhance the recovery of an illness.
Synergistic Effect
Judgment, speech and motor coordination are definitely affected.
.04-.05%
Intramuscularly. subcutaneously, and intravenously fall under what category for drug administration?
Injection
How many teens have at least tried an alcoholic beverage. (looking for a %)
80%
Tranquilizer falls under what drug category?
Depressant