Depressants
The most abused drug in the United States is in this category and is what?
Alcohol
Psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs often have stimulant effects, depressant effects, or both.
Both
Name 3 of the 7 types of stimulants.
Cocaine, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Prescription Amphetamine (Ritalin, Adderall), Caffeine, Nicotine
Feelings of trust and love are connected to what hallucinogen.
What are some opiates?
heroin, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, codeine
What is the naturally occurring chemical found in the peyote cactus that is an hallucinogen?
Mescaline
Stimulants energize the nervous system by making what act more quickly than normal.
Nerves
Opiates stop what sensation in the nervous system?
Pain
What happens in an overdose?
Breathing stops; the breathing center of the brain shuts down.
What are the street names for MDMA?
Molly, Ecstasy, E
Name 3 of the effects of stimulants on the body at low doses.
Faster heart rate, more awake, nervousness, excitement, increased happiness, increased actions.
What are some side effects of Spice & K2?
severe agitation, high blood pressure, paranoia, heart attacks, seizures
This begins within hours and lasts about 7 days.
withdrawal symptoms
What synthetic cannabinoids are dried and sprayed with chemicals, cause hallucinations.
Spice and K2
Name 3 things that happen to people on high doses.
increased tension, agitation, violence, paranoia, racing thoughts, fast and confusing speech, illusions, delirium, hallucinations, psychosis.
Prescription sedatives (Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Valium) are called as a group what?
Benzodiazepines
What is the potentiation effect? Hint: it happens when a benzodiazepine is combined with alcohol.
a type of drug interaction where one drug enhances the effect of another drug, resulting in a greater effect than most other drugs used in combination
What part of the body is most affected in hallucinogen use?
thinking and senses, especially vision
What begins within hours and lasts up to 2 weeks.
Withdrawal symptoms.
What serious affect happens with rapid withdrawal from benzodiazepines?
seizures