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"Smoking the reefer" means you're smoking what illegal substance
marijuana
100
what is a stimulant?
it speeds up certain body systems. stimulant drugs include caffeine, cocaine, meth & nicotine
100
what are some short term effects of marijuana?
reddening in the eyes, increased appetite (the munchies), and an increase in sleepiness
100
An estimated of ___ million consume illegal drugs
208
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the most common USED and ABUSED drug-
Alcohol
200
"lets get wasted" refers to what type of drug?
Alcohol
200
what is a depressant?
it slows down the central nervous system and reduces inhibitions. drugs include alcohol, cannabis, morphine, heroine
200
short term effects of alcohol
hangover, headache, and naseau
200
60% of drug users in u.s. are aged __ to __
15 to 24
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what is the most commonly used illegal drug?
marijuana
300
"throwing in a dip" refers to what substance?
chewing tobacco
300
what are hallucinogens?
it alters users perceptions of the world around them. they case people to hallucinate. ex. mushrooms, LSD, ecstacy
300
effects of heroin-
scars or collapsed veins, bacterial infections in blood, & other diseases can be caught because of the way this drug is injected
300
____ are substances that affect a persons mental, emotional, or physical state
drugs
300
2 reasons why people start using drugs-
to fit in, relax, relieve boredom, to rebel, to experiment, peer pressure
400
the term "blow" refers to what illicit drug?
cocaine
400
what are anabolic steroids?
it can help increase training endurance and build muscles
400
effects of cocaine-
increased energy levels, increased heart rate, and a bloody nose
400
what is binge using?
the use of a large amount of a substance at one time
400
many users get hooked or addicted after using this drug for the first time?
crystal meth
500
what are some street names for marijuana?
weed, grass, herb, pot, reefer, mary jane, dope
500
what are prescription drugs?
painkillers, tranquilizers, anti-depressants, sleeping pills. often bought from pharmacies or given by doctors.
500
Long term effects of LSD-
flashbacks or reoccurences also known as a "trip"
500
what is oxycontin?
this painkiller is as powerful as heroin and effects the body the same way
500
what is the most common way that heroine is used or taken?
injected