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Which of the following is NOT true about depressants?
A - slow down a person’s ability to respond to unexpected situations.
B - Speed up signals from the brain.
C - Can result in Anxiety
A - Slow down a person's ability to respond to unexpected situations
Alcohol is categorised as what type of drug?
Depressant
What are some short-term effects of depressant use?
Short-term effects of depressant use can include relaxation, drowsiness, impaired coordination, and slowed reflexes.
How do depressants affect the body?
Depressants suppress brain activity, slow down heart rate and breathing, and relax muscles.
YES OR NO
Are depressants addictive?
YES
What are the possible effects of taking large doses of stimulants?
A) Increased focus and concentration
B) Anxiety and panic
C) Improved memory and cognitive function
D) Relaxation and calmness
B) Anxiety and panic
Large doses of stimulants can cause over-stimulation, resulting in anxiety, panic, seizures, headaches, stomach cramps, aggression, and paranoia.
What is one reason Adolescents may do drugs?
(checking answers)
Hallucinogens are classified as which type of drug?
a ) Stimulants
b ) Depressants
c ) Opioids
d ) Psychedelics
Psychedelics - Hallucinogens are commonly referred to as psychedelics due to their ability to induce profound changes in perception, mood, and thought processes.
What are some other names for stimulants?
Choices
A) Downers, blues, chill pills
B) Mood boosters, happiness pills
C) Uppers, beans, pep pills
D) Relaxers, dreamers, sleep aids
C) Uppers, beans, pep pills
Stimulants are also known as uppers, beans, pep pills, speed, dexies, and smart pills.
What is a potential long-term effect of frequent hallucinogen use?
a) Increased intelligence
b) Memory loss
c ) Improved sleep patterns
d ) Enhanced coordination
b) Memory loss - Frequent use of hallucinogens can potentially lead to memory loss as a long-term effect.
1. Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?
A) Amphetamines
B) Caffeine
C) Nicotine
D) Marijuana
D) Marijuana
Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine. Marijuana is not classified as a stimulant.
What is a Legal Stimulants that most people consume daily?
Caffeine
What are depressants?
Depressants are drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system.
Why are some Drugs illegal in Sports?
Drugs are illegal in sport as they can give athletes a physiological advantage over their competitors.
What makes a Drug Legal?
can be used freely by members of the public, or can also be prescribed by doctors as medicine
Name 3 Legal drugs you might find in your house.
Alcohol, Caffeine, Nurofen, Panadol, Nicotine
Name two common types of depressants.
Alcohol and benzodiazepines are two common types of depressants.
What are some short-term effects of depressant use?
Short-term effects of depressant use can include relaxation, drowsiness, impaired coordination, and slowed reflexes.
What are the potential risks of depressant overdose?
Depressant overdose can lead to respiratory depression, unconsciousness, coma, and even death.
Hallucinogens are drugs that:
a) Increase heart rate
b) Reduce anxiety
c) Distort perception and alter thoughts
d) Improve memory
c) Distort perception and alter thoughts - Hallucinogens work by distorting an individual's perception of reality and altering their thoughts and emotions