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Health Test #2
What I Need To Know For My Drug and Drug Abuse Test.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Drug Misuse | improper use of medication |
| Drug Abuse | illegal use of a drug |
| Addiction | a physical or psychological need for a drug |
| 5 drug classifications | narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants |
| narcotics | are specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain |
| codiene | prescription drug used to treat extreme pain |
| morphine | prescription drug used to treat extreme pain |
| heroin | illegal drug made from morphine |
| stimulants | substances that speed up the body’s functions |
| caffiene | drug found in cocoa, coffee, tea, soft drinks |
| amphetamine | a drug that stimulates the Central Nervous System |
| methamphetamine | similar to amphetamine |
| cocaine | powerful, illegal stimulant |
| crack | concentrated form of cocaine that can be smoked |
| depressants | substances that slow down the body’s functions |
| tranquilizers | prescribed to help reduce anxiety and relax muscles |
| barbiturates | powerful sedatives that produce a feeling of relaxation |
| hypnotics | powerful drugs that bring on sleep |
| hallucinogens | drugs that distort, and lead to misjudgement |
| PCP | produces strange, destructive behavior |
| LSD | produces rapid mood swings |
| Inhalants | substance whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to produce a mind-altering sensation |
| street drugs | drugs made or sold outside of the governments regulations |
| marijuana | smoked and affects the functioning of the brain & damages heart/lungs |
| club drugs | drugs associated with nightclubs, concerts and raves |
| ecstacy | a stimulant/hallucinogen pill |
| GHB | a depressant powder/liquid |
| rohypnol | powerful sedative pill |
| ketamine | anesthetic used by veterinarians for animals |
| anabolic steriods | synthetic form of the male growth hormone that causes muscles to bulk up quickly |
| what is amphetamine usually prescribed for | hyperactive children |
| what is methamphetamine usually prescribed for | narcolepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, obesity |
| what is a depressant also known as | Sedatives |
| what are other names for tranquilizers | Valium, Librium, Xanax |
| what are other names for barbiturates | Downers, Barbs, Yellow Jackets, Reds |
| what are other names for hypnotics | Quaaludes, Ludes, Sopor |
| what are other names for PCP | Angel Dust, Supergrass, Killer Weed, Rocket Fuel |
| what are other names for LSD | Acid, Blotter, Microdot, White Lightning |
| what are some examples of inhalents found around homes | spray paint, hair spray, lighter fluid |
| what are other names for marijuana | Pot, Grass, Weed, Joint, Herb |
| what drug classification is also considered street drugs | Hallucinogen |
| what are other names for ecstasy | E, X, XTC |
| what are other names for GHB | Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Georgia Home Boy |
| what are other names for rohypnol | Date Rape Drug, Roofies, R-2 |
| effects of anabolic steroids | achne, mood swings, nausea |
| what chemical is in marijuana | THC |
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