Examples of Narcotics
Street Names
Short-Term Effects
Long-Term Effects
Miscellaneous
100
This narcotic is most often used as an ingredient in cough medicine.
What is CODEINE
100
This is a street name for Codeine.
What is CODY OR CAPTAIN CODY
100
Name three short-term effects of narcotic abuse.
What is EUPHORIA, RESTLESSNESS, SUPPRESSION OF PAIN, NAUSEA AND VOMITING, DIFFICULTY URINATING, CONSTIPATION, DEPRESSED RESPIRATION, SCARS CAUSED BY INJECTIONS, CONSTRICTED PUPILS, LOSS OF APPETITE
100
Long-term narcotics usage results in infection in the lining of this organ.
What is THE HEART
100
The synthetic drug used to treat opiate addiction
What is METHADONE
200
This is known as being one of the most-used, most-rapidly acting, and most addictive opiate.
What is HEROIN
200
This is a street name for Opium.
What is BIG O OR BLACK PILL
200
Heroin abuse has this effect on a person's breathing.
What is DEPRESSED RESPIRATION
200
Long-term narcotics use can lead to susceptibility to infections such as these. (3)
What is AIDS, HIV, OR HEPATITIS
200
The symptoms of narcotic withdrawal are similar to this illness.
What is THE FLU
300
This opiate is routinely offered as treatment for heroin addicts at rehabilitation centers.
What is METHADONE
300
This is a street name for Morphine.
What is DREAMER OR MISS EMMA
300
Injection of narcotics results in scars known as this.
What is TRACKS
300
Because the high is so powerful, this can occur even after one use.
What is ADDICTION
300
Opiates are derived from the seedpods of the opium _____.
What is POPPY
400
This opiate is still widely used in hospitals for cancer patients and patients suffering from chronic pain.
What is MORPHINE
400
This is a street name for Heroin.
What is SMACK, H, DOPE, OR CHINA WHITE
400
Narcotic abuse has this effect on the pupils.
What is CONSTRICTION
400
Because injection is a primary route of administration of heroin, a common long term effect of heroin use is this.
What is INFLAMMATION and COLLAPSE OF VEINS
400
The neurotransmitter released in excess in the brain when high on narcotics.
What is DOPAMINE
500
This opiate is formed from the latex or sap of a poppy plant and serves as the source of many other addictive drugs.
What is OPIUM
500
This is a street name for Oxycodone.
What is HILLBILLY HEROIN, BLUE, OR OXY
500
Narcotic abuse has this influence on a person's appetite.
What is DECREASED APPETITE
500
Bronchial _____ is a long-term effect on the respiratory system.
What is CONGESTION
500
Opiates, mainly _____, are responsible for 18% of admissions for drug and alcohol programs.
What is HEROIN
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