Part A: Introduction to drugs/controlled substances

Question 1

What is the Dangerous Drugs Act?

Answer 1

piece of legislation that prohibits and regulates the manufacture, trade, usage, and maintenance of illegal drugs in Jamaica.

Question 2

What is a Chemical Substance?

Answer 2

This is a material with a definite chemical composition.

Question 3

What is a drug?

Answer 3

a substance that, when ingested, can induce a physiological change.

Question 4

What is a therapeutic effect ?

Answer 4

A consequence of a medical treatment of any kind, the results of which are judged to be desirable and beneficial.

Question 5

What are drugs are used for?

Answer 5

1. Treat or prevent disease
2. As Analgesic
3. As Antipyretics
4. To promote sleep (insomnia) or
5. To induce other physiological response

Question 6

What is a controlled substance ?

Answer 6

A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use are regulated by a government.

Question 7

Two federal agencies:

Answer 7

The Drug Enforcement Administration and
The Food and Drug Administration

Question 8

What is a controlled substance ?

Answer 8

A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government.