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Narcotics
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogens
100
CSA is short for what government program that regulates the classes of drugs?
What is Controlled Substance Act
100
a highly addictive drug and the most rapidly acting of the opiates
What is heroin
100
stimulants that speed up the body’s system. Many are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
What is amphetamines
100
These are an older type of depressants, not very common in today's society. You can rapidly develop dependence on and tolerance to these depressants
What is barbiturates
100
a mixture of herbs and spices that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC
What is K2/Spice
200
This class of drugs is also known as opiods, and they dull the senses and relieve pain
What is Narcotics
200
a synthetic (man-made) narcotic. German scientists synthesized this drug during World War II because of a shortage of morphine.
What is methadone
200
derived from coca leaves grown in Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia
What is cocaine
200
developed to replace barbiturates, though they still share many of the undesirable side effects. Some examples are Valium and Xanax
What is benzodiazepines
200
This is an illegal drug that can cause acute anxiety, paranoia and hostility, as well as psychosis
What is PCP
300
refers to the changes that have occurred in the body after repeated use of a drug that necessitates the continued administration of the drug to prevent a withdrawal syndrome
What is physical dependence
300
a non-synthetic narcotic with a high potential for abuse and is the principal constituent of opium. It is one of the most effective drugs known for the relief of severe pain
What is morphine
300
Colombia produces about 90% of the this drug reaching the United States.
What is cocaine
300
another name for the generic drug sodium oxybate. Abused for its euphoric and calming effects and because some people believe they build muscles and cause weight loss. It is also misused for its ability to increase libido, suggestibility, passivity, and to cause amnesia
What is GHB
300
______________ acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences.
What is MDMA
400
refers to the perceived “need” or “craving” for a drug. Individuals who are psychologically dependent on a particular substance often feel that they cannot function without continued use of that substance.
What is psychological dependence
400
a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant. It is the key source for many narcotics
What is opium
400
The FDA-approved brand-name medication of this stimulant is Desoxyn
What is methamphetamine
400
This drug has never been approved for medical use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration. It is the most common "date rape" drug
What is Rohypnol®
400
potent hallucinogen that has a high potential for abuse, was initially used in CIA mind control operations
What is LSD
500
is defined as compulsive drug-seeking behavior where acquiring and using a drug becomes the most important activity in the user’s life. This definition implies a loss of control regarding drug use, and the addict will continue to use a drug despite serious medical and/or social consequences.
What is addiction
500
a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population. It is marketed alone as OxyContin®
What is Oxycodone
500
Pseudoephedrine is one of the key ingredients of this stimulant
What is Meth
500
sedative-hypnotic medication approved for the short-term treatment of insomnia
What is Ambien
500
The hallucinogenic ingredient in Peyote
What is mescaline