Drug Facts
THC is the psychoactive ingredient of this drug usually taken by smoking.
Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a
A. hallucinogen
B. Cannabinoid
C. Both
B. Cannabinoid
It also has properties of a depressant and stimulant
This drug is prescribed as medication but can also become addictive.
A. Aderall
B. Fluoxetine
C. Panadol
Aderall
True or False. Prescription drugs are by definition never abused.
False
This limits your ability to breathe properly by causing damage to your lungs
Smoking
What type of drug increases heart rate and alertness?
A. Depressants
B. Stimulants
C. Hallucinogens
B. Stimulants
Opiods help you sleep.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE. It's a painkiller
It is culturally accepted but in large quantities can have damaging effects to your liver
Alcohol
What is the timeframe for completing a urine drug screen for marijuana?
3-5 days
When someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug they experience symptoms such as vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, muscle spasms, etc., which is called...
Withdrawal
What's the difference between substance use and abuse?
Substance use is taking the drug, abuse is when you continue to use it even when it causes problems.
Name 3 drug classifications.
Depressants
Stimulants
Opiods
Hallucinogens
Cannabinoid
This drug can increase depression, anxiety and paranoia and might cause psychosis
Cannabis
Speed is a street name for this type of drug.
Amphetamine or stimulant
An overdose of caffeine may include restlessness, dizziness, nausea, tense muscles, sleep disturbances, irregular heartbeats
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What is it called when someone your age or your friends influence you to use drugs or alcohol?
Peer pressure
Caffeine is considered a _______________
Stimulant
This drug, also known as MDMA, is a popular party drug that gives you a feeling of well-being, happiness, and euphoria
Ecstasy (or Molly)
Downer is a street name for this type of drug
depressant
While high on marijuana, it stops the brain from forming new memories and learning new things, which is a form of _____ term _____ loss.
Short-term memory loss
Males and females have similar drug and alcohol tolerance levels.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE. They have different levels based on height, weight and metabolism.
This dissociative drug that has effects such as distortion of reality and feelings of detachment from body and environment, is usually know by this 3 letter name.
PCP
This drug considered an opioid, is used to relieve pain, and is extremely addictive; given by injection it sometimes goes by "H".
Heroin
The recurrence of the effects or experiences of some drugs such as hallucinogens is called this.
Flashback
True or false - steady drug abuse usually is connected with mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
TRUE