Persistent psychosis and hallucinogen disorder (flashbacks) when not using. May cause chronic mental health issues.
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Name two risk factors for using Meth.
early onset of use, multiple substance dependence, ADHD ,Bipolar ,obesity ,anti-social behavior, childhood conduct disorder.
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Why do athletes sometimes use steroids?
To increase their body's performance.
300
What is the street name for the freebase form of cocaine that is smoked?
Crack or rock. It is processed with baking soda or ammonia and water and heated. Get high in 10 seconds
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What can happen when a person abuses Adderal?
hostility, paranoia, dangerously high body temp, seizures ,irreg.heart beats, eventually addiction.
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What hallucinogen is used in Veterinary medicine during anesthesia?
Ketamine or "special K". It can cause amnesia.
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Name two routes for ingesting Meth.
Injecting and smoking
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How do steroids work?
Enlarge the body's muscles but without constant use and exercise the muscle mass will decrease quickly.
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Cocaine use can interfere with the making of new------ in the brain.
neurons or brain cells.
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Years ago physicians wrote scripts for amphetamines so people could---- ---.
lose weight ,have more energy or become less depressed.
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What hallucinogen can cause a person to become explosive and dangerous?
PCP or angel dust, many violent crimes are committed while users under the influence.
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Compared to other stimulants like cocaine,the progression to Meth addiction is------.
Fast. It is a very addicting drug.
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What are the SHORT term effects of illicit steroid use?
Psych problems incl. ROID RAGE,,balding,impotence, and acne
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Name at least two medical problems a cocaine user can develop.
heart attack, brain emergency(stroke etc),bizzare,violent behavior, blood infections from needles, nasal passage damage from snorting and death
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Amphetamines play havoc with brain function and interferes with the nerve impulses, nerve pathways and the release of ------ --chemicals.
Brain chemicals such as dopamine and may permanently damage the area that produces the dopamine.
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What is an altered state of perception and a profound distortion of reality called?
a hallucination
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Meth labs easily produce Methamphetamine from some common over the counter drugs such as ---.
Sudafed which is an antihistamine.
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Can the illicit use of steroids cause stunted growth?
Yes, due to premature skeletal maturation and accelerated puberty changes and risk of not reaching expected height if steroid use precedes the typical adolescent growth spurt.