Narcotics
Are all Narcotics illegal?
No, many are legal prescription medications
What's the most common stimulant?
Caffeine
What do depressants do?
Depressants decrease brain activity making the person "calmer", sedated, and/or tired.
What do hallucinogens do?
They cause distortions in their reality including images and sounds that aren't real
What drug do they famously produce in Breaking Bad?
Meth
What is the primary use of Narcotics?
To reduce pain
What do stimulants do?
Stimulants increase activity in the central nervous system, this can make you more hyper/energetic
What's the most common depressants?
Alcohol
Which of these is a Hallucinogen?
A. GHB
B. Lisuride
C. Cocaine
D. LSD
D. LSD
Which illegal drug is most frequently referenced in popular music genres?
Weed/Pot/Marijuana
Which of the following is not a narcotic?
A.Heroin
B. Fentanyl
C. Acetaminophen
D. Hydrocodone
C. Acetaminophen
Which of these is not a stimulant?
A. Codeine
B. Nicotine
C. Cocaine
D. Methylphenidate
A. Codeine
Why can depressants lead to death?
If you take too many it will slow down breathing an lead to death
What is the most common hallucinogen?
Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
What percent of popular movies in the early twentieth century portrayed illicit drugs?
A. 64%
B. 98%
C. 21%
D. 86%
B. 98%
Name 2 of 4 ways to take a Narcotic
Narcotics can be swallowed, smoked, sniffed, or injected
Name 2 effects of a Stimulant
A heightened sense of well-being, excitement, alertness, and increases in motor activity
Which is a depressant?
A. Barbiturates
B. Thebaine
C. Buprenorphine
D. Daytrana
A. Barbiturates
What is a "bad trip" and what can they cause?
When a hallucinogen is nightmarish, it can cause anxiety, depression, paranoia, and pschosis
At which age did many musicians famously die, a majority by overdose?
27
What are most narcotics classified as?
Opioids
What is another term for a Stimulant?
Uppers, speed, or psychostimulants
Name 2 side effects of depressants
Slurred speech, confusion, low blood pressure, slowed heart rate and breathing
Are Hallucinogens physically addictive?
No, but it can create psychological dependance
Which rapper has the highest number of lyrical references mentioning prescription drugs in their music?
Eminem