Effects
True or false: Prescription drugs are safer than street drugs.
False
True or false: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid (made in a lab), whereas other opioids are made from the opium poppy plant.
True
True or false: Lean is addictive.
True! It is an opioid!
The long- and short-term effects of prescription pill and heroin use is ____________.
Death.
The effects of prescription and street drugs increase when used along with ________________.
Alcohol
What is another name for Rohypnol?
"Roofies" or "date-rape drug"
Besides heroin, _________________ is the drug next likely to be laced with fentanyl.
Weed
Why do dealers lace drugs?
They are able to make more money by using less of the intended drug.
Why is Lean so popular?
Many music artists talk about this in music. This can make us curious and interested in trying it.
What is tolerance?
Reduced reaction to a drug following its repeated use. Larger doses are needed to produce the desired effects.
_______________ is the life-saving medicine used for opioid overdose.
NARCAN / Naloxone
How long does it take for Roofies to take effect?
Effects can begin after 30 minutes & peak within 2 hours.
Heroin use is driven by what two factors?
Heroin use is driven by its low cost and high availability.
What are 3 signs of an overdose?
What are the drug components of Lean?
The core ingredients are: prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine (an opioid pain reliever and cough suppressant) and promethazine (an antihistamine and sedative). These are mixed with a soft drink (typically Sprite or Mountain Dew) and sometimes hard candy to mask the medicinal taste.