Drugs of Abuse
The intentional, improper, or unsafe use of a drug is?
drug abuse
The plant cannabis sativa produces this drug?
marijuana
These drugs temporarily increase a person's alertness and energy?
stimulants
A return to using drugs after someone has quit is known as
relapse
Taking to much of a drug that causes sickness, loss of consciousness, or death?
overdose
The synthetic version of the male hormone testosterone produces these?
anabolic steroids
Drugs that cause relaxation and sleepiness are?
depressants
The process of learning to live without drugs is called?
recovery
Give three reasons why people may start using drugs?
experimentation, depression, peer pressure, media, risk taking personality
What three dangers to using inhalants are there?
organ failure
sudden death
kills brain cells
What are three types of hallucinogens?
PCP
mushrooms
LSD
acid
peyote
What are three risks to using drugs?
death, injury, car accidents, crime, violence, pregnancy, stds
What are 2 male and 2 female side effects of steroid use?
male - lower sperm count, shrinking of the testes, stunted growth, acne, heart disease, aggression
female - facial hair, baldness, deep voice, bloating, menstrual cycle problems
Ecstasy, GHB, and ketamine are all examples of what types of drugs?
club drugs
Give three intoxicating effects of opiates?
pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness, weight loss, relaxation
Drug withdrawal of new born babies is called?
neonatal abstinence syndrome
What are the 8 drug classifications?
Hallucinogens, marijuana, inhalants, stimulants, club drugs, opiates, depressants, and steroids.
The dark brown resin collected from the tops of marijuana plants is known as?
hashish
What happens to people that take hallucinogens?
They see and hear things that aren't really their.
What are three warning signs someone may be abusing drugs?
withdrawal, new friends, change of appearance, break rules or laws, emotional changes