Inhalents
Which of the following are abused as inhalants? a) rubber cement b) glue c) spray paint d) computer dust cleaner e) nail polish remover f) nitrous oxide (Whippets) g) all of the above
All of the above
The category of drugs that slow down your system.
Depressants
Sharing needles can spread this serious disease
What is HIV? (or hepatitis)
This common legal stimulant is found in coffee and energy drinks
What is caffeine?
This is when someone takes too much of a drug.
What is an overdose?
Kids who use inhalants don’t face any consequences. T or F
False
This medication can reverse opioid overdoses.
What is Narcan?
This opiate has been used for pain since the civil war.
Morphine
This highly addictive stimulant was featured in the show Breaking Bad
What is methamphetamine?
This is the uncomfortable feeling when stopping drug use.
What is withdrawal?
What are some signs of inhalant abuse? a) paint or stains on the body or clothing b) spots or sores around the mouth c) red or runny eyes or nose d) chemical breath e) all of the above
All of the Above
LSD is an example of this type of drug.
What are hallucinogens?
This illegal opioid is often injected and highly addictive.
heroine
These are prescribed to treat ADHD but can be misused
What are prescription stimulants (like Adderall)?
This term refers to psychological and physical reliance on a drug.
What is addiction?
Name 3 street names for inhalents
Gluey, Huff, Rush, or Whippets
This term describes the body’s physical need for a drug.
What is dependence?
natural opiates come from this plant
Poppy
This nicotine-containing product is often inhaled through the mouth.
What are cigarettes or vapes?
This legal depressant is taken as a beverage.
What is alcohol?
Inhalants affect a part of the brain called Myelin. What does myelin do?
helps messages travel along the nerve cells.
This dangerous stimulant can cause extreme tooth decay.
What is methamphetamine?
the strongest and most deadly drug
fentanyl
Stimulants cause your heart rate to do this.
What is increase?
Taking depressants can slow this vital body function.
What is breathing (respiration)?