Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Quiz Review

Types of Drugs

100

This type of drug category slows down the activity of the body.

Depressant

200

This drug category makes a person see things or hear things. 

Hallucinogen 

300

Drugs that increase the body's nervous system activity, such as heart rate, and alertness.

stimulant

Drug Names

100

These drugs are sometimes legally prescribed to a person after surgery. They are illegal when a person takes them without a prescription.

Painkillers

Prescription medication

opiods

narcotics

200

Examples of stimulants include

cocaine, meth, medications like adderall, caffeine 

300

The name of the addictive chemical in cigerettes

nicotine.

Biochemistry

100

The name of a brain cell.

A neuron. 

200

Drug use affects chemical messengers in the brain known as this.

Neurotransmitters.

300

One example of a neurotransmitter include:

dopamine

serotonin 

epinephrine

nor-epinephrine

Physical Effects

100

A side effect of alcohol is this. (several answers) 

Can be several answers, includes blurred vision, balance problems, distorted thinking, slurred speech. 

200

Physical effects of marijuana include

slowed reaction time, drowsiness, extreme hunger, paranoia, red eyes, dry mouth, 

300

A physical effect of stimulant drugs include: 

dilated pupils, decreased appetite, increased heart rate, agitation, fast speech, excessive facial expression, paranoia

Long Term Consequences

100

When a person becomes chemically and psychologically dependent on a drug.

Addiction

200

When addict no longer has a drug in their system, their body goes through a painful process called this.

Withdrawal.

300

When a person becomes addicted do drugs they face many health challenges but also life challenges such as:

loss of family/friends, financial problems, problems with the law, mental health issues