Hallucinogens
This hallucinogen causes its users to become aggressive and physically violent.
PCP
Stimulants increase alertness but reduce this.
Reaction Time
Those who abuse prescription depressants typically do so for this effect.
Euphoria
Two opiate drugs that can be derived naturally.
Morphine and Codeine
Compulsive repetition of drug use or the inability to abstain from drug use despite negative consequences.
Addiction
This hallucinogen may produce intrusive, involuntary hallucinations after its use is discontinued.
LSD
A characteristic pattern of tooth decay is associated with this drug.
Methamphetamine
As little as one-half ounce of alcohol per day can increase the risk of this disease.
Cancer
The prescription painkiller that is reportedly abused by 8% of 12th graders.
OxyContin or Vicodin
These two hallmark symptoms of physical dependence on a drug.
Tolerance and Withdrawal
Aldous Huxley popularized the hallucinogen mescaline in this book.
The Doors of Perception
This person initially recommended the use of cocaine in his book Über Coca.
Freud
Alcohol-related deaths are generally due to these two effects.
Aspiration of vomit or suppression of breathing
Three effects of opiates at low doses.
Euphoria, pain relief, reduced anxiety, muscle relaxation, sleep
Destroying this part of the brain would result in a loss of pleasure.
Nucleus Accumbens
This compound may produce its effects by interacting with receptors for endogenous cannabinoids in the brain.
THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol
This hormone is believed to play a role in romantic and parental bonding.
Oxytocin
Daily Double: The highest rate of alcohol dependence in the United States is located in these geographical regions.
West and Midwest
The National Hockey League player who was found dead from a combination of opiates and alcohol.
Derek Boogaard
The fact that fewer than 30% of Vietnam vets who tested positive for heroin continued their use at home points to the role of these factors in drug use.
Social Factor
This hallucinogen was included in the pharmacy written by Chinese Emperor Shen Neng nearly 5,000 years ago.
Cannabis
Use of caffeine is correlated with a lower risk of these diseases.
Parkinson’s/Alzheimer’s /Dementia
The overall rate of alcohol dependence in the United States for people ages 12 and over, rounded to the nearest tenth
5.3% or 10%
A legal tonic that contains opiates.
Laudanum
The two ways in which one’s body compensates for the effects of a drug.
Biological and Learned