Classification
This classification of drug include drugs that speed up your nervous system. Often referred to as uppers.
What is a stimulant?
This drug is commonly used by athletes to increase their athletic performance.
What is the main ingredient in marijuana?
What is THC?
What is a depressant?
If a student is going through a tough time why might they start using drugs?
What is self-medication or escape?
Drugs most commonly used by high school students.
What is alcohol and tobacco?
An opioid drug made from morphine.
What is heroin?
These drug are psychoactive agents that often or ordinarily causes hallucinations. These drugs also affect the body's self control.
What is a hallucinogen?
If a student wishes to do better in school what might be a reason for them using drugs?
What is improved academic performance?
What is it called when women have 4 or more drinks on a single occasion and men have 5 or more drinks on a single occasion.
What is binge drinking?
What is it called when over time more of the substance or drug is needed to get the same "high" or effect?
What is tolerance?
These drugs are prescribed by a doctor. Typically used in the recovery of surgery or a serious injury.
What is prescription drugs?
Why might a student start using steroids?
What is to do better in athletics?
What category of prescription pills is the most addictive?
What is opiates? (Oxycodone, Codeine, Percocet, Morphine)
What is the chemical that causes pleasure in our brains that plays a major role in substance use and substance abuse?
What is dopamine?
Drugs of this classification can cause drowsiness, confusion, nausea, feelings of euphoria, respiratory complications and relieve pain.
What are opioids?
If something traumatic happens why might a student start using drugs?
What is trying to cope?
How long is a typical treatment stay for dug abuse patients?
What is 90 days?
The chemical inhaled into a person's lungs while smoking a cigarette.
What is nicotine?