Dangers of Drugs

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regulates prescription drugs

US food & drug administration

All of the following are examples of depressants except: a. Heroin b. Valium c. Ambien d. Xanax

a. Heroin

Effects of synthetic bath salts include a. all of these b. rapid heartbeat c. seizures d. paranoia e. hyperthermia

a. all of these

____________________________ can reduce sperm count, increase body hair, and increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and strokes. a. anabolic steroids b. hallucinogens c. opioids d. stimulants e. depressants

a. anabolic steroids

All of the following are reasons stimulants might be used except: a. used to treat anxiety, insomnia b. boost alertness, attention, and energy c. used to treat asthma, ADHD, and depression d. stimulate activities and processes in the brain

a. used to treat anxiety, insomnia

relieves pain

analgesics

severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated right away

anaphylactic

work against stomach acids that cause heartburn

antacids

drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria

antibiotics

block the action of the chemical, histamine, which causes allergy symptoms

antihistamines

Depressants are used to __________________________ a. treat asthma, ADHD, and depression b. treaty anxiety and insomnia c. treat pain, cough, and diarrhea d. treat delayed puberty and genetic disorders

b. treaty anxiety and insomnia

Match each term with its definition.

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All of the following are negative effects of opioids except: a. breathing complications b. constipation c. irregular heartbeat d. drowsiness

c. irregular heartbeat

All are examples of stimulants except: a. caffeine b. aderall c. mushrooms d. ritalin e. nicotine

c. mushrooms

Opioids are __________________________ a. used to treat delayed puberty and genetic disorders b. used to treat asthma, ADHD, and depression c. used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea d. used to treat anxiety, insomnia

c. used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea

Examples of opioids include all of the following except: a. codeine b. oxycodone c. valium d. morphine e. hydrocodone

c. valium

medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body

drug

occur when drugs react with another drug, food or dietary supplement

drug interaction

Quality control for synthetic drugs is highly regulated. (True or False)

false

Synthetic cannabinoids and natural marijuana have the same effect on the brain. (True or False)

false

There are no negative effects from using stimulants. (True or False)

false

made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine

generic medicine

a substance that is used to cure, prevent, or treat illnesses or discomfort

medicine

medicines that can be bought without a prescription

over-the-counter drugs

specific medicines that can only be obtained through a written order by a doctor

prescription drugs

any effect caused by a drug in addition to the intended effect

side effect

All drugs, legal and illegal, are classified into different categories based on their similar effects on the mind and body. (True or False)

true

Hallucinogens can increase heart rate and body temperature. (True or False)

true

In a four year period, authorities have identified 158 new synthetic drug compounds including 51 new brands of synthetic marijuana. (True or False)

true

MDPV is ten times more potent than cocaine which causes your neurons to fire more rapidly and overwhelm your brain. (True or False)

true

Negative effects of depressants include addiction and withdrawal symptoms such as seizures. (True or False)

true

Synthetic cathinones mimic the effects of cocaine and amphetamines. (True or False)

true

Synthetic drugs can be 100 times stronger than their natural counterparts. (True or False)

true

The newest wave of synthetic street drugs fall into two categories: synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones (True or False)

true


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