Define
Define? - the addict requires more and more of the drug to reach a "high"
Tolerance
What do stimulants do to activity in central nervous system?
Speed up activity in CNS
What is the most commonly abused LEGAL drug in the world today?
Alcohol
Define? - a substance that alters the function of the body in some way
Drug
What do hallucinogens produce?
Hallucinations
Define? - the most commonly abused ILLEGAL drug?
Marijuana/THC/Weed
What stimulant made Senor Escobar famous? and derived from coca leaves.
COCAINEEEEEE
What do depressants do to the brain?
Slow down brain activity
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
What is the most powerful hallucinogen?
LSD
Define? - The user eventually becomes unable to function normally without the drug
Dependence
What substance makes a cracking sound when heated?
Crack
Name a depressant?
Alcohol,barbiturates,benzodiazepines,valium,rohypnol.
what do antibiotics do?
Stop the growth of bacteria
What is another word for hallucinogen?
Psychedelic drugs
Define? - relieves pain and may produce euphoria and drowsiness
Narcotics
What stimulant speeds up metabolism?
Amphetamines
What depressants are a well known sedative?
Valium,Rophnol
Anesthetics.
What is a fairly recently abused hallucinogen?
MDMA /Molly/ Ecstasy
define? - OTC medicines that blocks action of histamine
What amphetamines gives a temporary "rush or euphoria?
Methamphetamine
What is the most commonly abused PRESCRIBED depressant today? (not alcohol)
Benzodiazepines
What are medicines that reduce the sensation of pain but DO NOT cause loss of other skin senses?
Analgesics
What are the hallucinating experience caused by LSD called?
A "Trip"