Sedatives
Depressants cause the central nervous system to do what
What is they slow down the central nervous system?
Stimulants __________ activity in the nervous system.
What is “speed up”?
This party drug is often associated with the street names "E", "X" or Molly?
What is MDMA?
MDMA/ecstasy was first known as this when it was put on the market:
What is Methylsafrylaminic?
Name an example of a date rape drug
What is Xanax, GHB, Rohypnol or Roofies?
Examples of common party depressants would include what
What is (GHB, cannabis, poppers, laughing gas, heroin, and benzos)?
The most widely used stimulant to this day is ______. Some of its main physiological effects include ___________.
What is caffeine? (Increased HR, breathing rate, mental awareness/focus, blood pressure, etc.)
This stimulant is known for its energizing effect, and sometimes called "blow" or "snow." What is its common name?
What is cocaine?
The ban of MDMA occurred in this year, and the reason for the DEA banning this substance was ____ .
1958; banned due to the DEA finding a high potential of abuse with this drug, putting it as a Schedule I substance
The decade raves became popular in the UK
What is the 1980's?
This category of sedative drugs is commonly associated with anaesthesia and tend to be used primarily for sleeping disorders in patients (insomnia).
What are barbiturates?
This type of stimulant can cause a buzz to last between 3 and 6 hours, ultimately causing the user to feel very energetic and alert but also can heighten users’ senses, potentially leading to panic or psychosis
What are Methamphetamines (speed)?
This synthetic drug is known by the street names "Vitamin K" or "Special K." What is its common name?
What is ketamine?
What is a common name for mushrooms that can cause hallucinations, often found growing wild in certain regions?
What is magic mushrooms?
Name the most popular party drug to be used worldwide and where is it mainly used across the world.
Ecstasy; mainly used in Europe, the U.S. and Oceania (Australia/New Zealand)
This depressant, often used as a party drug, acts on GABA receptors in the brain, resulting in sedative and hypnotic effects. What is it?
What is Benzodiazepines?
This widely-used party drug, known for its rapid onset and short duration of effects, can cause increased alertness, euphoria, and heightened sensory perception, but is also associated with potential cardiac complications and addictive behaviors.
What is cocaine?
This sedative-hypnotic drug is known by the name "R2" on the streets. What is its common name?
What is Rohypnol?
What is the common term for the practice of inhaling substances like nitrous oxide or solvents to induce brief euphoria and altered consciousness?"
What are inhalants?
Chronic use of depressants like benzodiazepines can lead to down regulation of these receptors in the brain, resulting in tolerance and dependence. Which receptors are affected?
What is GABA receptors?
This category of sedative drugs encompasses anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, hydrocodone) and differs from anaesthetics in that these drugs ______.
What are analgesic drugs?; they do not fully cause unconsciousness in the user but allow them to not sense pain, unlike anaesthetics that do make the user lose consciousness
What is the main difference between cocaine and amphetamine in how the cause a buzz in a user?
What is “half-life”? Cocaine effects typically occur up to 30-45 minutes after use, whereas amphetamines cause noticeable effects up to 12 hours after consumption
This synthetic drug known for its potency is often reffered to as "China White" or "Apache." What is its common name?
What is fentanyl?
This synthetic drug, often associated with rave culture, gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s for its stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. What is the name of this drug, often referred to as "Ecstasy" or "Molly"?
What is MDMA’s?
Raves were parties were set in inconspicuous locations like __________ or ____________________.
What is warehouses or abandoned properties?