Name that Drug
Definitions
Examples in the Counselors Office
Used to treat what?
Sleep
100

Psychoactive Hallucinogen that is legal in some states. Causes perception of reality to be altered

Marijuana

100

Utilizes more than one type of drug

Polyabuser

100

Tony comes in complaining of feeling out of control and paranoid. He smells slightly like skunk.

What is Marijuana use

100

Amphetamines

ADHD and related disorders

100

Focusing on two things at once, somewhat equally

Divided Conciousness

200

Powerful hallucinogenic drug that can distort sense of time and reality, intensifies emotions and alters self awareness. Most often taken orally.

LSD or Acid

200

Physically depending on a substance to feel "normal"

Physiological dependence

200

Tony has been acting erratic lately. He comes in with bloodshot eyes and slumps in his chair.

What is sleep deprived

200

Meth

Nothing!

200

Tommy is tying his shoe undistracted

Focused Awareness

300
Stimulant drug that increases dopamine rapidly in somewhat of a "burst". Heightens arousal and impairs judgement.

Cocaine

300

Some of these types of drugs are used legally to treat ADHD and other adjacent disorders.

What are Amphetamines

300

Tony has open sores on his arms and has been scratching at his skin. His face looks gaunt and eyes sunken. He is incoherent and very jittery.

What is meth use

300

Marijuana

Chronic Pain

300

Tommy is having trouble falling and staying asleep. He lays awake staring at the ceiling

What is Insomnia

400

Highly addictive opiod that produces intense feelings of euphoria

Heroin

400

Depends on the individual person and can vary

What is the amount of sleep you need

400

Tony comes in and complains of feeling anxious and not doing well at work. He is mildly jittery, and seems like he is uneasy sitting here.

What is nicotine abuse.

400

Opiods

Moderate to severe acute pain, or chronic pain

400
Lessened empathy

What is what sleep deprivation can cause

500
The scientific acronym used for the drug that is commonly referred to as "ecstasy"

MDMA

500

Tells our body when to release hormones telling us to eat

Circadian Rhythm 

500

Tony comes in and complains that he just is not himself when he isn't able to smoke cigarettes. He doesn't see why it is an issue, and is helps calm his mind. He doesn't seem willing to hear arguments against it.

What is psychological dependence
500

Barbituates

Anxiety, insomnia, and seizures

500
The name of the clock Mrs. Cook uses to wake up to sunshine, and not just a blaring alarm

What is the Hatch alarm clock