Show:
Four Categories
Basics
Effects
Political
100
What are the four categories?
Opioids CNS Depressants Stimulants Dextromethorphan (DXM)
100
How do prescription drugs become safe/approved?
Show clinically significant benefits as the therapeutic dose Some drugs can be approved but also removed due to unknown side effects
100
What are side effects?
A secondary, typically undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment.
100
Is it illegal or legal to not have content labeling on all prescriptions?
Illegal
200
What is the type of depressant that is one of the main four? Hint: Starts with a C
CNS
200
What is an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment?
Prescription
200
Name 2 common short term effects.
Relief from pain Drowsiness Constipation Slowed breathing Depression leading to death Using with other substances increase this risk
200
What state was rewarded 1.1 million for false labeling on a drug?
Arkansas
300
Painkillers were invented in the __ century? Hint: Between 10-20
16th century
300
Where do most people obtain their drugs from?
55% from a friend or relative
300
What are some side effects for opioids?
Dependence, addiction, drowsiness, mental confusion, and many more
300
How long was the false labeled drug used for?
This Drug was used for 10 years before being brought to court.
400
What is the short name for dextromethorphan? Hint: 3 Letters
DXM
400
Name two out of the four main kind of prescription drugs.
Opioids CNS Depressants Stimulants Dextromethorphan (DXM)
400
Name two common long term effects.
Dependence and Addiction Withdrawal Relentlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia diarrhea, vomiting, and cold flashes Have to take more and more to feel affect as years go on
400
Around how much percent of healthcare was used on drugs in 2011? Hint: Percentage between 1-20
10%
500
What happens when DMX and alcohol are mixed?
With alcohol all risks are multiplied exponentially.
500
When did the US Congress ban Opium? Hint: In the early 1900's.
1905
500
What are the side effects of CNS depressants?
Slurred speech, erratic emotions, poor balance, damages liver and heart.
500
How much percentage is used on drug spendings by the country to control abuse? Hint: Percentage between 1-10
5%