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Opioids
Depressants
Stimulants
Miscellaneous
Anti-depressants and Other
100
How are opioids abused?
Crush into powder, Inject, snorted
100
How do benzo's affect the brain?
They increase the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which slows down brain activity and produces a drowsy or calming effect.
100
What are the most commonly abused stimulants?
amphemetamines.
100
What is prescription drug abuse?
Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a prescription drug that was prescribed for someone else or in a manner or dosage other than what was prescribed.
100
Name some familiar antidepressants.
Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil
200
What are the withdrawal symptoms from opioids?
Insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, goosebumps, pain.
200
What negative effects can be associated with benzo's?
drowsiness, slowed heart and respiration, physical dependence,.
200
Name some conditions that stimulants are used to treat.
ADHA, depression, sleep disorders-Narcolepsy
200
Name the three most commonly abused prescription drugs
OxyContin, Xanax, Adderall.
200
What are some negative side effects associated with antidepressants?
Insomnia, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, aggression
300
What negative effects can be associated with opioids?
Constipation, drowsiness, breathing complications, death.
300
How are depressants abused?
Abusers might take medication not prescribed to them, or take a larger dose than prescribed. Some take them with other drugs.
300
How do stimulants affect the brain?
They temporarily increase alertness and energy.
300
Why is dependance different from addiction?
Long-term medical use of certain prescription drugs can lead to 'physical dependence' . Addiction is when someone continues to take the drug even when they know it is severely affecting his or her life.
300
Why do people abuse prescription drugs?
To escape problems, to fit in, to relieve boredom, to rebel.
400
What are treatments for opioid addiction?
Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Naloxone.
400
What are the withdrawal symptoms?
Depressants slow brain activity so when someone stops taking a depressant, the brain can rebound and race out of control to the point where seizures can occur
400
What negative effects can be associated with stimulant abuse?
Irregular heartbeat, high body temperatures, paranoia, heart failure or seizures
400
Why is it dangerous to use prescription drugs in combination with other drugs or alcohol?
There is an increased risk of health complications. For example, combining opioids with alcohol can intensify respiratory distress and lead to death.
400
Name the 4 categories of prescription drugs.
Depressants, Opiates, Stimulants, Antidepressants
500
How do opioids affect the brain?
They attach to specific proteins receptors and can diminish the perception of pain.
500
What is the treatment for addiction to benzo's?
Medical supervision during withdrawal, and counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy, help to change behaviors and increase coping skills.
500
What are the withdrawal symptoms from stimulants?
anxiety, irratability, fatigue, drug cravings, suicidal thoughts.
500
If prescription drugs are dangerous, why are they prescribed by doctors?
Virtually every medication presents some risk of undesirable side effects. Physicians can prescribe medications while minimizing the risks. But when abused, some prescription drugs can be dangerous and can lead to severe health consequences, including addiction and overdose just like illicit drugs can.
500
Street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine are more dangerous than prescription medication. T or F
False, prescription medications are responsible for more overdose deaths than cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine combined.