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The majority of drugs have a direct or indirect effect on the neurons in the brain, specifically on
neurotransmitters and receptors at the synapse.
Provide two examples of Depressants.
GHB, Alcohol, Tranquilizers, Barbiturates, Methaqualone.
Provide Two examples of a Stimulant.
Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Ritalin and Ecstasy.
Drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system. User feels energized, but when the drug wears off he/she will often feel extreme fatigue.
Stimulant
Has a potential for abuse less than the drugs or other substances in schedules I and II, has a currently accepted medical use, and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
Schedule III
Drug abuse and addiction cost the U.S. more than
$600 billion annually in healthcare and crime-related costs.
Low potential for abuse, has a currently accepted medical use, and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
Schedule IV
More than $190 billion can be contributed to
illicit drugs or tobacco use
Often used in pain relief. User experiences euphoria, nausea, confusion, drowsiness, and respiratory distress.
Opioids & Morphine Derivatives
What neural pathway is most commonly affected?
Reward
Provide Two examples of Hallucinogens.
Mushrooms, LSD and Mescaline.
Cause a person to "see things" that may affect emotions, movement, and speech. Users may become hostile or suffer from heart failure.
Hallucinogens.
Provide Two examples of Inhalants.
Gasoline, Markers, Aerosols, Paint thinner and Glue.
Provide Two examples of Cannabinoids.
Marijuana and Hashish.
Produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation. User experiences memory loss, confusion, anxiety, and a reduction in reaction time.
Cannabinoids.
What schedule is considered: high potential for abuse, has a currently accepted medical use, and abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence?
Schedule II
Drug addiction is defined as
a mental and/or physical dependency.
Chemicals that are breathed in and give the user an immediate "high." The high is caused by oxygen deprivation that can cause permanent mental damage.
Inhalants
More than $250 billion
to alcohol use.
What schedule is responsible for: High potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision?
Schedule I
How could we receive drugs?
Prescribed, over-the-counter, or a substance that does not have any medical use.
Depressants
Low potential for abuse, currently accepted medical use, and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
Schedule V
Provide Two examples of Opioids & Morphine Derivatives.
Codeine, Opium, Heroin, Morphine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, and Acetominophen.
Substances that are often taken to increase strength or improve muscle structure. User can experience acne, premature baldness, oily skin, hostility, anxiety, and may even have a stroke or heart attack and possibly death.
Anabolic steroids