Drug Facts
what is the definition of a drug?
Drug is a substance that alters the way we act or feel
Marijuana has properties of a
A. stimulant
B. hallucinogen
C. depressant
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
This drug is prescribed as medication but can also become addictive.
A. Adderall
B. Fluoxetine
C. Panadol
A. Adderalll
What part of the body does alcohol slow the development of?
The brain!
The brain is not completely developed til your late 20s so alcohol use before 27 can be harmful for brain function and development
What type of drug increases heart rate and alertness?
A. Depressants
B. Stimulants
C. Hallucinogens
B. Stimulants
Methamphetamine, nicotine and cocaine are all examples of what category of drug?
STIMULANT!
It is culturally accepted but in large quantities can have damaging effects to your liver
Alcohol
What is an unwanted change to the body by a medication call?
What is a side effect
What's the difference between substance use and abuse?
Substance use is taking the drug, abuse is when you continue to use it even when it causes problems.
Name 3 drug classifications.
Depressants
Stimulants
Opiods
Hallucinogens
Cannabinoid
This drug can increase depression, anxiety and paranoia and might cause psychosis
Cannabis
What is;
The dose/amount
The route
The size of the person
The tolerance
What is it called when someone your age or your friends influence you to use drugs or alcohol?
Peer pressure
Caffeine is considered a _______________
Stimulant
This drug, also known as MDMA, is a popular party drug that gives you a feeling of well-being, happiness, and euphoria
Ecstasy (or Molly)
What is takes more substance to cause a similar response as previously, this is called?
Taking someone else's prescription or taking more than your prescribed dosage is an example of
What is substance abuse?
True or false:
Opioids help you sleep?
False, opioids are a type of pain medication
Persons often transition from using narcotic pain medications to this drug also classified as an opioid.
What is Heroin?
What are four ways a drug may enter your body?
What is by mouth, inhalation, by injection and by absorption