BYU health class - 6.1 facts about drugs and drug abuse

Stacey drinks a caffeinated Mountain Dew. After a few minutes, she finds she has more energy and a better ability to concentrate. She can feel her heart beat faster, and she doesn't feel tired anymore. What "type" of drug would this be classified under?

stimulant (Ex. caffeine, tobacco, cocaine, or meth.)

Which of the following is a requirement for a drug to be called a "controlled substance"?

The drug has a high potential for abuse.

More than half of teenagers in high school smoke on a regular basis.

false

Doctors have stopped prescribing a certain drug usually used to help with migraines and vision problems. The patients have complained that after using the drug, time seems to slow down, they feel off, and most worryingly, they see and hear things that aren't there. What "type" of drug would this be classified under?

hallucinogen (ex. "magic mushrooms" (psilocybin), ecstasy, marijuana/cannabis, and LSD.)

What is the legal status of heroin in the USA?

illegal

What is the legal status of cocaine in the USA?

illegal?

What is the legal status of alcohol in the USA?

legal with restrictions

What is the legal status of caffeine in the USA?

legal without restrictions

The use of drugs in teenagers is going down except for which drug?

marijuana

What is an example of abusing drugs?

overindulging in cocaine and becoming dependent on it

The vast majority of teens don't drink regularly

true