Drug Categories
Illegal drugs in this category (that starts with the letter H) cause side effects like seeing sounds and hearing colors.
Hallucinogens
True or False: There are illegal drugs and legal drugs.
True
True or False: You need to visit a doctor to legally obtain prescription medication or drugs.
True
When your health triangle has equal sides, we say that you have a _________ health triangle.
Balanced
Illegal drugs in this category (that starts with the letter S) cause side effects such as increased heart rate, raised blood pressure and increased alertness.
Stimulants
When someone is no longer in control of their use an of an illegal drug and continues to abuse the drug even after rehabilitation efforts, the person is said to have a drug __________.
Addiction
A doctor’s written order that authorizes a pharmacist to supply a specific medication for a patient, with instructions on its use is called a...
Prescription
This side of your health triangle represents your relationship with peers, family and other people around you.
Social
Illegal drugs in this category (that starts with the letter O) are usually prescription drugs.
Opioids
Give an example of an illegal drug that goes into the Stimulants category.
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy
Legal drugs are known as Prescription Drugs and OTC drugs or medication. What does OTC stand for?
Over the Counter
This side of your health triangle represents things like your diet, your fitness levels and your sleep habits.
Physical
Illegal drugs in this category (that starts with the letter D) cause side effects such as confusion, lack of coordination, slowed heart rate and tiredness.
Depressants
Give an example of an illegal drug that goes into the Hallucinogens category.
LSD, PCP
Give an example of an Over-the-Counter medication or drug that you can buy without a prescription.
Advil, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Robitussin
This side of your health triangle represents things like your emotions, feelings and thoughts.
Mental
There are ____ main drug categories.
4
Illegal drugs are ranked into different categories that come with different levels of consequences for use and distribution of the drug. These rankings are known as an Illegal Drug ______________.
Schedule
Give an example of a Prescription Drug that requires a doctor visit and prescription.
Xanax, Valium, Oxycontin, Adderall
This word (that starts with the letter W) refers to your overall health and health triangle.
Wellness