Basic Facts
Definitions
Drug Use
Effects of Drugs
Types of Drgus
100
Name 3 street names for marijuana
What is hemp, kush, mary jane, pot, grass, dope, hydro, hash, bud, weed (all accepted)
100
_______ is the taking of a drug for medical purpose, but not in the right amount of manner
What is drug misuse
100
What is the main chemical in marijuana?
What is THC
100
Drugs often give off a feeling of euphoria or...A: pleasure B: unpleasantness C: hallucination D: pain
What is A pleasure
100
________is also known as the gateway drug
What is marijuana
200
How many chemicals are in marijuana... A: 143 B. 420 C. 689 and D: 1200
What is B 420
200
Chemicals in the brain called ________ produce a natural feeling of well-being
What is endorphins
200
Can marijuana lead to irreversible brain damage?
What is YES
200
The most abused drug in the US is... A: amphetamines B: tranquilizers C: alcohol D: cocaine
What is alcohol
200
__________ or MDMA, is a stimulant and psychedelic drug that is seen in the forms of tablets that look like candies, capsules, powder and liquid
What is ecstasy
300
True of false, smoking marijuana through a bong is more dangerous than smoking through a joint
What is True
300
False perceptions, imagined sights, sounds, smells or other feelings sometimes brought on by drug abuse are known as
What is hallucinogens
300
Which of the following is not a strong motivator in drug abuse? A: peer pressure B: cost C: curiosity D: low self esteem
What is B: cost
300
What is the organ in the body that increases its speed from 20-100% after using marijuana? A: liver B: heart C: small intestine D: stomach
What is B: heart
300
_________, also called "angel dust," "killer weed," and "supergrass" causes hallucinogens, anxiety, paranoia, and severe mood swings
What is PCP
400
THC stands for ___________ (BONUS) +100
What is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
400
_________ are depressants that slow the body systems. They slow the heart, some act on the brain and nervous system
What is sedatvies
400
Marijuana affects __________, reaction time, and coordination when driving
What is judgement
400
_______ __________ is a free self help program of addiction recovery (hint: Alcoholics Anonymous if for alcohol addiction)
What is Narcotics Anonymous
400
What drug is often referred to as the "date-rape drug." also known as "ruffies." A: sedative B steroids C Ritalin D. Rohypnol
What is D: Rohypnol
500
_______ is eliminated from the body in a few hours, but _______ stays in the body for weeks, possibly months, depending on the length and intensity of usage.
What is alcohol and THC
500
Name 3 narcotics (which are habit forming drugs that relieve pain and produce sleep when taken in moderate doses)
What is codeine, morphine, heroin, oxycodone
500
Which of the following is NOT an effect of drug use...A: short term memory loss, B: reduced hormone levels C: painful urination D: lung damage
What is C: painful urination
500
Marijuana overactivates parts of the brain that contains a high number of receptors. This causes the "high" that users feel. Name 3 effects of this "high" users feel
What is altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors) altered sense of time changes in mood impaired body movement difficulty with thinking and problem-solving impaired memory
500
An amphetamine prescribed to treat ADHD. Can look like pills or powder and can cause high blood pressure, hallucinogens and other symptoms to those of cocaine.
What is Adderall
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