Crack/Cocaine
This country is the largest producer of cocaine
Colombia
Amphetamines were first developed and used for what?
Inhalers to treat Asthma
True or False: Ritalin and Adderall are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medication
True
True
Crack Laws are viewed as racially discriminating. What are the percentages of crack offenders based on their racial demographic?
85% of crack offenders are Black whereas only 5% of crack offenders are white
What are the methods of consumption for crack/cocaine?
Smoking, Snorted, Injection, and Smoking Freebase
What are the common ways to consume amphetamines?
Ingestion, Injection, Snorting, or Inhalation
True or False: Side effects of Ritalin and Adderall include drowsiness, weight gain, headaches, irritability, nausea, and dizziness
False
Side effects include insomnia, weight loss, headaches, irritability, nausea, and dizziness
True or False: Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms appear only in people who consume 4 or more cups of coffee daily.
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms can present themselves in individuals who drinkk 2 1/2 cups of coffee daily.
According to our powerpoint, scientists are working on what to prevent addiction to cocaine and other drugs?
A Vaccine
A *blank* is an injected mixture of cocaine and heroin. This causes a higher risk of dependency and overdose in users
Speedball
*blank* is the more potent form of amphetamine
Methamphetamines
Adderall is a Schedule *blank* Controlled Substance due to it's strong addictive potential
Schedule II
True or False: Decaffeinated Coffee contains no caffeine
False
Decaffeinated coffee still has some caffeine: 5 mg to 32 mg per 10 to 12 ounces
How many women are reported to use an illegal drug while pregnant?
1 out of 25
In 2010, how many Americans aged 12 and older were reported to be cocaine users?
An estimated 1.5 million Americans
(Population in the US was 309.3 Million. That is about .05% of the population)
Methamphetamines has become one of the number one drug problems in what kind of areas?
Rural Areas
True or False: College Students are among the highest number of individuals that abuse Adderall
True
20-30% of College Students enrolled in the US are reported to abuse Adderall. Males aged 18-22 are more likely to abuse the substance
Excessive caffeine consumption resulting in caffeine dependency is called *blank*
Caffeinism
Their chemical structure of amphetamines is similar to that of what neurotransmitters?
norepinephrine and dopamine
The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 did what for cocaine?
Classified Cocaine as a Narcotic
What is a slang term for a user who go on binges, shooting up every few hours over a five- or six-day period before crashing
Speed Freak
Ritalin and other stimulants enhance the functioning of what system?
Reticular Activating System
About how many of users experience withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue drinking caffeine?
1/4 of users
True or False: When you take stimulants your risk of alcohol poisoning lowers
False
The chance of getting alcohol poisoning is higher for people taking stimulants, both recreationally and prescribed. Stimulants produce of feeling fo being alert or awake and can mask the affects of severe alcohol intoxication. A person on stimulants might not realized how much they have drunk and end up with alcohol poisoning.