Mariquana
Drug Terminology
OTC Drugs
Types of Drugs
Potpourri
100
Cannabis
What is the plant that Mariquana is derived from?
100
The use of a drug for a purpose (or person) other than that for which it was medically intended.
What is drug misuse?
100
Aspirin Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Ibuprofen Nasal Sprays Laxatives Eye Drops Sleep Aids Cough Syrup
What are the most commonly misused over the counter drugs?
100
Solvents, Gases, Aerosol sprays, etc.
What are inhalants?
100
Intraveneous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, orally, and inhalation
What are Routes of Administration of Drugs?
200
2 days
Marijuana can remain in the body's fat cells after its use for up to ______ hours?
200
The excessive use of a drug in a manner inconsistent with accepted medical practice.
What is drug abuse?
200
May contain ephedra or ephedrine
What are weight loss supplements?
200
LCD and PCP
What are Hallucinogens?
200
The interaction of two or more drugs such that the total effect is greater than the result of the drug effects independently
What is synergistic effect of a drug?
300
THC
What is the major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
300
Maladaptive behavioral, psychological, and physiologic changes that occur as a result of substance abuse.
What is intoxication?
300
May contain trace amounts of alcohol
What is cough syrup and cough suppressants?
300
Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine
What are Stimulants?
300
The most widely used psychotropic (mind-affecting) drug in the world.
What is caffeine?
400
Dulls the central nervous system, increases blood pressure and heart rate, damages lungs, and impairs fertility
What are negative side iffects of mariquana?
400
Development of symptoms that cause significant psychological and physical distress when an individual reduces or stops drug use.
What is withdrawal?
400
Stimulates the central nervous system
What are OTC drugs containing caffeine, such as Excedrin Migraine, No-Doze, pain relievers, etc.
400
Benzodiazepines, Rohypnol, Barbituates, and Opioids
What are Depressants?
400
An anesthetic used by veterinarians that causes hallucinations in humans.
What is Ketamine?
500
Combats nausea, restores appetite, minimizes pain, and reduces Glaucoma progression
What are positive side effects of mariquana?
500
A behavioral pattern characterized by compulsion, loss of control, and continued repetition of a behavior or activity in spite of adverse consequences.
What is addiction?
500
Depresses the central nervous system
What are OTD drugs that contain sedative ingredients, such as sleep aids, cold medicines, depression/anxiety herbs, etc.
500
MDMA, MDA, MDEA, GHB, Ketamine, and Nitrites
What are Club Drugs?
500
One drug neutralizes another drug (for example, niacin disguises the presence of certain drugs in urine tests)
What is Antagonistic?