Stimulants
What is the most widely consumed legal stimulant in the world?
Caffeine
What depressant drug is commonly found in beer, wine and liquor?
Alcohol
How do inhalants enter the body?
Through breathing of the nose or mouth
What do hallucinogens do?
cause hallucinations and altered perception
what are steroids often used to improve?
athletic performance
What effect does stimulants have on heart rate and alertness?
Increases them
What effects do depressants have on reaction time and coordination?
Slow them
What organ is most damaged by inhalant abuse?
The brain
why are hallucinogens be psychologically risky?
they can cause panic or paranoia
what body system do they affect?
muscular system
What illegal stimulant is made from coca leaves?
Cocaine
Why is mixing depressants especially dangerous?
It can stop breathing
What household product is commonly abused as an inhalant?
glue
what term describes seeing or hearing things that aren't real?
hallcinations
what emotional side effects result from steroids?
mood swings or agression
Why would someone misuse a stimulant?
What depressant can slow breathing and heart rate?
Opiods
What makes inhalants hard to regulate or control?
they are common household products
what risk is there if someone cant tell what is real?
Injury
What can happen to teens' growth if steroids are abused?
stunted growth
What is a stimulant drug is prescribed to treat ADHD?
Adderall
What body system is most affected by depressant overdose?
respiratory system
What part of the brain is especially damaged by inhalant abuse?
The central nervous system
What disorder involves persistent visual disturbances after hallucinogen use?
HPPD (hallucinogen persisting perception disorder)
what long term affect can steroids have on hormone production?
stop or reduce it