stimulants
what are stimulants?
stimulants are a type of drug that increases the activity of many parts of the body and leads to increased energy
what effect do depressants have on you?
they slow down the nervous system and they slow down the brain activity by affecting neurons
what are narcotics
a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior
what products are inhalants found in?
cleaning agents and propellants
is marijuana addictive?
yes it is both psychologically and physically addictive
can stimulants kill you?
yes because you are at risk of overdosing
what are some over the counter depressants?
amytal, pentobarbital, and tuinal
what are some opioid narcotics?
heroin, morphine, and meth
true or false/ inhalants is the 2nd most commonly abused class of drug
false it is the 4th most commonly abused class of drug
false it is not a controlled substance
name a common stimulant
nicotine, cocaine, meth, and crack
what are some legal depressants?
alcohol and barbiturates
what are some medical uses of narcotics?
pain relief and anti-cough medication
what are some ways you can inhale inhalants
by sniffing, huffing, or bagging
has marijuana always been illegal in the united states?
no, marijuana was legal in the united states until 1937
what are the side effects of using stimulants?
increased energy and focus or increased heart rate and increase blood pressure
what are some long term effects of using depressants?
trouble breathing, fatigue, and nausea
name some side effects of narcotics
itching, nausea, drowsiness, and constipation
what are some short term effects of inhalants?
slurred speech and unconscious are the most common
true or false/ marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug
true
yes they increase the activity of brain chemicals
what forms do depressants come in?
pills, liquid, or powder
true or false/ when using heroin are the effects unpleasant at first then become pleasant or is it vice versa?
true
accidents, suffocation, or suicide
what part of the brain does marijuana hijack?
the reward pathway or reward system