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Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
100
List the two classes of drugs I discussed that are characterized as depressants
What are Alcohol and Barbiturates
100
Why are stimulants often referred to as "uppers"?
Because they increase mental and/or physical function.
100
List two examples of Hallucinogens.
What is LSD and Marijuana
200
List two side effects of Alcohol
Any of the following: depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions, reduces self awareness
200
Cocaine targets which three neurotransmitters?
What are serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine
200
List two long term side effects of using marijuana.
Any of the following: shrinkage of brain areas that process memories and emotions, cancer, lung damage
300
If you go to the doctor because you think you feel you have high anxiety then the doctor might prescribe you drugs under which class of depressants?
What is Barbiturates
300
If Susie is experiencing dehydration, overheating, and increased blood pressure, which stimulant drug might she have taken?
What is Ecstasy
300
If Jane says she is experiencing an out of body experience and that it feels as if she is in a dream, which Hallucinogen might she have taken?
What is LSD