Opioids
True or False: Opioids interact with the nerve cells in the brain to reduce pain
True
What is a stimulant?
Speeds up the messages traveling between the brain and body, temporarily enhancing physical or mental function
What is a depressant?
reduces arousal and stimulation, it slows down the central nervous system affecting coordination and concentration
What are hallucinogens used for?
Alter human perception and mood
What country has the strictest drug laws?
Singapore
True or false: There are no support groups for addicts
False, there is Narcotics Anonymous to help recovering addicts
What are some side effects of using?
dizziness, tremors, increased heart rate, decreased appetite, increased focus, anxiety, agitation
What is a legal widely consumed depressant?
Alcohol
True or false: hallucinogens can cause hallucinations
True
What is FDA?
U.S Food and Drug administration - responsible for protecting the public health
Name 2 side effects of using opioids
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, brain damage, lack of oxygen
Name 3 stimulants
cocaine, nicotine, ecstasy, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate
What are some effects on the mind?
induce sleep. relieve anxiety, cause amnesia
What are some long term effects?
depression, anxiety, paranoia
What is the difference between prescription drugs and OTC drugs?
an over-the-counter drug can be bought without a physician’s prescription while a prescription drug is medication that only be obtained with a physician note
What medication can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose?
Naloxone
What is a common therapy used to treat stimulant addiction
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - evidence based form of talk therapy that helps people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
What are some withdrawal symptoms?
cold or flu like symptoms, sweating, aches, mood swings
Name some effects on the body
elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, dilated pupils
Where does opioids originate from?
The opium poppy plant
Name the 5 common opioids
morphine, heroin, codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl
True or false: caffeine is a stimulant
True - caffeine affects your central nervous system making you more awake and alert
What are effects on the body and why is it dangerous
slurred speech, weakness, headache, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision and coordination - people become vulnerable to become a victim
Can you name the 2 types of hallucinogens?
Classic - produce visual and auditory hallucinations
Dissociative - produce feelings of detachment (derealization and depersonalization)
Name the oldest drug
Aspirin - dates back to ancient Egypt