Drugs

Category 1

100

In what drug is THC the physchoactive ingredient?

Marijuana 

200

A general term for a drug that impacts a user's thinking, feeling and perceptions of reality...

Psychoactive Drug

300

Another word for illegal is...

Illicit

400

Give 2 examples of illegal stimulants.

Cocaine and Methamphetamine

500

According to our notes, drugs are made up of what 3 general things?

Chemicals, poisons and toxins

Category 2

100

Needing more and more of the same drug to get the same effect that you once had...    what it being described?

Tolerance 

200

When the body develops a chemical need for a drug... 

What type of dependency is this known as?

Physiological Dependence 

300

List the 4 gateway drugs

Nicotine Products, Alcohol, Marijuana, Prescription Medications 

400

What is the term being described?

 A person believes a drug is needed in order to feel good or function normally.

Psychological Dependency 

500

What is the part of the brain responsible for emotions, motivation and pleasure?

The Limbic System

Category 3

100

Flu like symptoms a drug user may experience when they stop using the drugs...

Withdrawal 

200

What part of the body must a drug get to in order for the drug to have the effect on the body?

Brain

300

If someone is having a delusion, what does this mean?

They are thinking something is happening when it is not.

400

Why can't we tell the amount, strength and exactly what may be in an illegal drug?

Because it is not regulated by the FDA.

500

What classification of drugs is described as a central nervous system prescription medication used to sedate, prevent seizures and relieve anxiety?

Benzodiazepines

Category 4

100

What are refusal skills?

A set of skills designed to help a person get out of a risky/uncomfortable situation.

200

What classification of drug is heroin and prescription pain killers such as oxycodone?

Opioids/Narcotics

300

How do we know that a person has a physiological dependence to a drug?

When they don't have the drug they start to experience withdrawal symptoms. 

400

What is the name of the syndrome that can cause death to someone who is using inhalants?

Sudden Sniffing Death

500

Using drugs for a medicinal use, as a means to an end. 

What is the term?

Instrumental Drug Use

Category 5

100

What is the most commonly abused drug in the Unites States?

Alcohol

200

Which classification of drugs is known to have an extremely high and rapid addictive factor?

Opioids/Narcotics 

300

Extreme mood swings with angry feelings that are brought on by anabolic steroids. 

What is being described?

Roid Rage

400

Tell us 3 different refusal skills

Say no and give a reason. 

Make an excuse. 

Offer another suggestion.

Ignore the situation and create a distraction.

Say no repeat yourself. 

Walk away or leave the situation.

500

What are the 5 different ways a drug may enter the body?

orally,

inhalation,

injection, 

topical (skin),

snorting