Depressants
Stimulants
Alcohol
Marijuana/Tobacco
Miscellaneous
100
Depressants are psychoactive drugs that ___________ all of our bodies functions.
Slow down
100
What stimulant is Mr. Crone addicted to?
Caffeine
100
What are 3 of the main reasons teenagers are influenced to drink alcohol?
Influence of Peers
Influence of Family
Influence of Media
100
This drug directly affect the brain and it's parts that are responsible for memory, learning, attention, and decision making.
Marijuana
100
___________ is when someone intentionally uses drugs incorrectly or unsafely.
Drug Abuse
200
Opiates are used in the medical field for what purpose?
Pain Relief
200
When someone takes a stimulant, their central nervous system _________________, making them more alert, increases heart rate and blood pressure.
Speeds up or Increases
200
This liver disease occurs when the liver is unable to function regularly due to long term alcohol use.
Cirrhosis
200
This chemical, that is found in marijuana attaches to endocannabinoid receptors and causes the "high" sensation when using marijuana.
THC
200
This neurotransmitter floods our brain when we take numerous types of drugs. Heroin, morphine, and oxycodone are all examples.
Dopamine
300
Drugs such as rohypnol and GHB are commonly found in a club scene and are called "date rape" drugs. What do these drugs do that make them so dangerous?
Impacts Judgement/Decision Making
Memory Loss
Etc.
300
This stimulant is the strongest form of cocaine and individuals can feel the high within 8 seconds of taking the drug.
Crack
300
The Zero Tolerance Law states what?
No BAC levels are acceptable for teenagers
300
27.5% percent of high school students have said they partake in this behavior regularly
Vaping
300
__________ is a disease that changes the structure and chemistry of our brain
Addiction
400
When someone wants to feel the "high" of the drug the fastest. What method are they most likely to use pills, snorting/inhaling, or injecting?
Injecting
400
Drugs such as adderall and speed are what type of stimulants?
Amphetamines
400
_______________ is a state in which a person’s mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or other substance.
Intoxication
400
This behavior is the highest risk factor to developing lung cancer and heart disease.
Smoking
400
This type of drug distorts perception, thought and mood. They overload the brain with sensory information causing a distorted sense of reality.
Hallucinogens
500
Which opiate have we discussed that does not have any accepted medical use?
Heroin
500
Someone addicted to this stimulant may experience sores and scars on their face similar to the woman below.
Meth
500
This behavior is very common among teenagers and young adults. It can lead to alcohol poisoning and when severe can cause heart and lung to stop functioning.
Binge Drinking
500
This drug is highly addictive and is found in cigarettes and electronic delivery systems (vape pens, e cigarettes, etc.)
Nicotine
500
Therapeutic Classification tells us what a drug does. What is the primary job of antihyperlipidemics?
Lower cholesterol