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Health Test #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drug misuse | improper use of medication (as specified by a doctor) |
| drug abuse | illegal use of a drug; use of substances that should not enter the body |
| addiction | a physical or psychological need for a drug |
| 5 Drug Classifications | narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants |
| narcotics | specific drugs that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain - very addictive |
| Examples of Narcotics | morphine, coedine, heroin |
| morphine/coedine | prescription drug used to treat extreme pain |
| heroin | illegal drug made from morphine - most commonly abused narcotic - potentially fatal |
| stimulants | substances that speed up the body's functions like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure - very addictive |
| Examples of Stimulants | caffeine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack |
| caffeine | drug found in cocoa, coffee, tea, soft drinks |
| amphetamine | a drug that stimulates the Central Nervous System - often prescribed for treating hyperactive children |
| methamphetamine | similar to amphetamine - prescribed for treating narcolepsy, Parkinson's disease, obesity |
| cocaine (AKA: coke, dust, toot, blow) | powerful, illegal stimulant - potentially fatal |
| crack | concentrated form of cocaine that can be smoked - effects are stronger than cocaine - potentially fatal |
| depressants | substances that slow down the body's functions like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure |
| Examples of Depressants | tranquilizers, barbiturates, hypnotics |
| tranquilizers (AKA: valium, librium, xanax) | prescribed to help reduce anxiety and relax muscles |
| barbiturates (AKA: downers, barbs, yellow jackets, reds) | powerful sedatives that produce a feeling of relaxation |
| hypnotics (AKA: quaaludes, ludes, sopor) | powerful drugs that bring on sleep |
| street drugs | drugs made or sold outside of the government's regulations |
| Examples of Street Drugs | marijuana |
| marijuana (AKA: pot, grass, weed, joint, herb) | drug made from a plant containing THC that is smoked and affects the functioning of the brain and damages the heart/lungs - the most commonly used street drug - addictive |
| hallucinogens | drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses - often lead to misjudgements that can result in death |
| Examples of Hallucinogens | PCP, LSD |
| PCP (AKA: angel dust, super grass, killer weed, rocket fuel) | powerful and dangerous hallucinogen that often produces strange, destructive behavior |
| LSD (AKA: acid, blotter, microdot, white lightning) | powerfull hallucinogen that produces rapid mood swings, hallucinations, feelings of fear/terror |
| inhalants | any substance whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to produce a mind-altering sensation - fumes go directly to the brain and will damage not only the brain, but also the liver, kidneys and other vital organs - a single use can result in death |
| Examples of Inhalants | spray paint, cleaning fluid, lighter fluid, hairspray, nail polish remover |
| club drugs | drugs associated with night clubs, concerts, and raves |
| Examples of Club Drugs | ectasy, GHB, rohypnol, ketamine |
| ectasy (AKA: E, X, XTC) | a stimulant/hallucinogen pill - can cause permanent brain damage |
| GHB (AKA: liquid ectasy, liquid X, Georgia Home Boy) | a depressant powder/liquid - extremely dangerous when combined with alcohol or other drugs - results in sleep, coma, or death |
| rohypnol (AKA: date rape drug, roofies, R2) | powerful, sedative pill - causes sleepiness and possible blackouts |
| ketamine (AKA: special K) | anesthetic used by vetrinarians for animals - causes hallucinations - possible respiratory failure |
| anabolic steroids | synthetic form of the male growth hormone that causes muscles to bulk up quickly |
| Harmful Effects of Anabolic Steroids | acne, mood swings, liver damage, brain cances, nausea, shorter adult height when used by children/teens |
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