Types of Illicit Drugs
A drug that gives the user a short burst of energy or "high" but leads to paranoia, irritability, and or erratic behavior once it wears off. Often snorted and the fourth most abused substance by young people after alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs
cocaine
True or false: Never assume a friend will "sleep it off" if they become unconscious after using.
true
What are stimulants and depressants?
Stimulant: a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Depressant: A substance that reduces functional or nervous activity.
Is it ever safe to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
No
A class of drugs intended to be used to treat moderate to severe pain
narcotics
A class of psychoactive drugs that alter a person's perception, mood, and cognitive processes. Often cause sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind
hallucinogens
True or false: A person experiencing an overdose may have extremely dilated pupils.
false
What are some common stimulants? (at least three)
Cocaine, Meth, Ecstacy, Adderall, caffeine, nicotine
Is it safe to accept medication from an untrustworthy or unknown source?
No
True or False: Females in the US are more likely to die of an opioid overdose than males
false
Most potent synthetic drug that is 100x stronger than morphine and approved by the FDA for use for pain relief. Poses highest risk of overdose in US since it is often laced with other drugs
fentanyl
A person struggling with anxiety may be driven more toward a ______, and a person struggling with depression or low energy may be more driven to a ______.
depressant, stimulant
What are some common depressants? (at least three)
Benzos, Xanax, Alchohol, Ketamine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone, Rohypnol ("roofies")
What is the most effective treatment to reverse an overdose?
narcan (naloxone)
What food do people high on MDMA often eat?
lollipops
A party drug often containing psychoactive substances that distort users’ perception of reality. Also referred to as date-rape drug due to ability to incapacitate, sedate, and cause short-term memory loss
ketamine
What are the signs that someone is overdosing? (at least 4)
What is the term to refer to using a stimulant and an opioid together?
speedballing
How does one use Narcan?
Place the nozzle up one nostril and deliver one spray, then wait for help to arrive.
What drug has the nickname "Miss Emma"?
morphine
A drug that acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences. No approved medical use in US and also referred to as party drug
MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
What are the five main factors that contribute to addiction?
genetics, mental illness, home and social environment, stress, trauma/abuse
An interaction between 2 or more drugs that causes the total effect of the drugs to be greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug. Can be mixing of any drugs
synergism
Where can one find Narcan in public?
Narcan is quickly available at many large pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens
Health Center and SOC for emergencies
What percentage of collage students have admitted to abusing illicit drugs?
Over 60%