Characteristics Of Substances

Question 0

Alcohol

Answer 0

•cns depressant
Effects are directly proportional to amount consumed
•Psychological and physical dependence can occur
•Withdrawal syndrome can be severe to life-threatening
•Cross tolerance can occur
•Alcoholics need complete abstinence
•Antabuse (disulfiram) can help

Question 1

Stimulants ( uppers)

Answer 1

•Examples of this include:
◦Cocaine
◦Amphetamines/Methamphetamines
•Overall Effects:
◦faster Heart rate
◦increase Respirations
◦Blood flow changes
◦Mental status
◦Skin changes

Question 2

Marijuana

Answer 2

•Slows motor activity and decreases coordination
•Causes disconnected thoughts, paranoia, euphoria
•Causes thirst and craving for chocolate or other candy
•Causes red or bloodshot eyes
•Produces little physical dependence or tolerance
Most illicit used drug

Question 3

Opioid

Answer 3

•Range of CNS effects
•Addiction occurs rapidly
•Intense withdrawal symptoms
•High psychological dependence
Can be prescribed for severe pain

•Heroin

Question 4

Nicotine

Answer 4

Highly carcinogenic
•Affects nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems
•Psychological and physical dependence occurs quickly

Question 5

Hallucinogens

Answer 5

Schedule 1
•Effects highly variable
•Flashbacks and tolerance may occur
•Moderate-to-high psychological dependence
•Little or no physical dependence

Question 6

Sedatives

Answer 6

•prescribed for sleeping
Downer
Physical dependence, psychological dependence, and tolerance to high doses over extended period of time
•Often combined with other drugs of abuse
•Moderate-to-high psychological dependence
•Moderate-to-extreme physical signs of withdrawal