Narcotics
This is a broad class of drugs used primarily for pain relief, but they have a high potential for abuse.
What is narcotics
The rate of deaths from stimulant are doing what
What is increasing
A type of depressant that is comes in liquid form
What is alcohol
Steroids are synthetic versions of this primary male hormone.
What is testosterone
This is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the "high" sensation.
What is THC
this powerful painkiller is derived directly from opium and is used in hospital settings.
What is morphine
A medical condition where a stimulant is taken?
What is ADHD
The most common and widely used legal depressant in the world, often consumed socially.
What is ethyl alcohol
The general structure of a steroid molecule includes a specific arrangement of what type of rings?
This non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis is known for its potential therapeutic and pain-relief benefits
What is CBD
This narcotic is made from the milky liquid and is most commonly known by street names like "smack" or "junk"
What is heroin
What is a primary effect of stimulants on the central nervous system?
Increased alertness, attention, energy
Depressants responsible for reducing neural activity
What is GABA
This term is used for performance-enhancing steroids that stimulate muscle growth.
What are anabolic steroids?
The specific number recognized for cannabis
What is 420
This synthetic opioid is vastly more potent than morphine and is a major concern in the current public health crisis due to its high overdose potential
What is fentanyl
Which common substance is the most widely used psychoactive stimulant in the world?
Combining depressants, such as alcohol and sleeping pills, can lead to a dangerous interaction, resulting in heavy sedation, coma, or even death
What is synergistic
Using steroids at a young age can have this effect on a teenager's physical development.
What is stunted growth
Cannabis consumed must pass through the where in the bloodstream it is converted into this more potent form of THC.
What is 11-OH-THC
What drug was once legal and used as cough syrup
What is Heroin
This type of job includes includes Adderall and Ritalin?
What is a prescription stimulant
Specific class of older depressants, used to be prescribed for anxiety and insomnia
What are barbiturates
Psychological effects of steroid use like moodiness, and in severe cases, these thoughts.
Suicidal
The brain continues to develop until approximately this age, a key point in discussions about the risks of adolescent cannabis use.
What is 25