Drugs & Medication

Drug Classifications

1

This classification of drugs slows the central nervous system down in the brain.

Depressants

2

What classification of drugs raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body? *speeds things up.

Stimulants

3

MDMA (ecstasy), LSD (acid), Psilocybin (mushrooms), alter thought, mood, and perception. Sometimes people see images and hear sounds that don't exist. What classification do these drugs fall under?

hallucinogens

4

drugs in this category/classification are commonly used as medication to manage pain, but are also commonly abused due to their ability to increase the sense of pleasure.

opioids 

5

list two drugs/medications that are classified as a stimulant & list two drugs/medications that are classified as a depressant

Answers vary.

Drug Abuse and Addiction

1

What is it called when someone has to consume a higher amount of a drug to achieve the same effect that once experienced.

Tolerance

2

What's the difference between drug abuse and addiction?

Drug abuse is using a drug illegally, misusing a legal drug, and/or practicing dangerous health habits with a drug. Addiction is a pattern of drug use that happens over time where the person eventually no longer has control over their drug use.

3

It's common for the health of friends and family to be impacted by a person struggling with drug addiction. Things like added stress, anxiety, an increased burden/workload, etc.. are all common. What do we call this condition?

codependency

4

The four main risk factors for addiction/substance abuse are your environment, mental illness, stage of development when starting the drug, and ___________.

genetics

5

Wendy has realized she feels like she has to drink anytime she is in a public social setting. This could be a sign of _________ dependence.

codependency

Alcohol, Marijuana, Nicotine

1

Though we have limited long term studies about this habit, the research that has come in suggests it is a risk factor for COPD, evali, popcorn lung, heart disease and stroke, and potentially cancer.

Vaping

2

Though, nicotine is the active drug in tobacco and vaping/e-cigarettes, the greater concern with this habit is ________.

chemicals that can seriously damage the the lungs, heart and blood vessels.

3

A common risky practice with alcohol is people drinking 5 or more (4 or more for women) alcoholic drinks in a span of a couple of hours. What is this called?

Binge Drinking

4

List two effects Marijuana can have on someone.

impaired memory, delayed motor skills, difficulty concentrating, altered mood (euphoria, happiness, relaxation, but also anxiety, fear, panic, or paranoia), altered sense of space and time, hallucinations with higher doses, red eyes, dried mouth, increased appetite, increased heart rate.

5

A unique risk factor for alcohol is that it is the only psychoactive drug that contains a significant amount of ________ (*hint* it's related to our last unit)

calories (empty calories)

Medicine

1

True of False: All medicine are drugs but not all drugs are medicine.

True

2

A lot of people don't view medicine as "drugs". Others see them as drugs, but view them as entirely safe to use in any circumstance. What is 1 thing that you think has lead to this misunderstanding?

answers vary

3

Why do some medications require a prescription while others can be sold over the counter (OTC) to the general public?

some medication requires individual dosages determined by a licensed professional. Any drug that impacts neurotransmitters needs to be prescribed. Prescription medication tends to be more potent. Vaccines and antibiotics need to be overseen by a licensed professional.  

4

Scenario: Morton is extremely nervous for his upcoming test. His mom, who has a legal prescription for Xanax, gives her son a pill to help calm his anxiety around the test. Why is this medicine abuse/misuse?

A prescription can only be used by the person it is prescribed for.

5

In the United States who determines what drugs can be approved as medicine? And what do they need to verify before it can be approved?

1. The FDA

2. That the drug can treat, manage, cure, or prevent illness/disease.

Drug effects on the Body

1

True or False: Long term drug abuse can negatively impact many organs in the body (Heart, liver, kidneys, etc..)

True

2

Taking medication and then actively adding another drug into the mix (Example: taking Xanax and then having several alcoholic drinks at a party -- depressant + depressant) increases the risk for _______?

Overdosing; greater impact on mental and physical capabilities (memory loss, loss of motor functions, increased risks of accidents etc..)

3

Drugs can affect ____________ in the brain. Which can impact mood, impulse control, perceptions, and motor skills (among other things)

neurotransmitters

4

How do drugs impact a teenage brain differently than an adult brain?

The teenage brain is still making essential connections that can be hindered (potentially permanently) by drug use/abuse.

5

Give and example of how drug abuse can impact a person's physical health, mental health, and social health.

answers vary