Drug Test Flashcards
(36 cards)
the process of inhaling fumes through the nose or mouth
inhalants
drugs that slow down the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc.
can make a person moody or sad
slang names: downers
example: alcohol
depressants
Drugs that increase the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc.
Can make a person awake or anxious
Slang names: uppers
Example: tobacco, caffeine, cocaine
stimulants
drugs that have the ability to alter a person’s perception of time, space, sight
can increase a persons sensitivity to textures, shapes sounds
examples: LSD, PCP, acid
hallucinogen
a highly addictive stimulant
can be inhaled through the nose as a powder or mouth (if smoked), injected as liquid if cooked
slang names: snow, blow, crack
cocaine
a mind altering drug that is the product of the Cannabis plant
marijuana
made by underground chemists
example: meth
designer drugs
a drug that is usually used as a pain killer and comes from a poppy plant
example: morphine, codeine
narcotics
substance that changes the function of the body and mind
drugs
improper use of a substance for nonmedical use
drug abuse
failing to follow directions on a label
drug misuse
drugs used to prevent or treat diseases
medicines
a user has a chemical need for drugs
dependency
occurs when the body is used to the effects of drugs
a person will need more of the drug to get a high
tolerance
occurs when a person stops using drugs
withdrawal
to stop taking a drug with no medical help
cold turkey
alcohol is a _____ ____ in the US that can only be purchased and consumed by a person who is __ _____ or older.
legal drug, 21
Alcohol is a _______ that slows down a persons body functions _____ their heart rate and blood pressure
depressant, includes
___ of all teens drink alcohol for the __________
80%, for the fun of it
____ _____ refers to the process of drinking to get drunk
binge drinking
Marijuana is an ______ drug that is _____.
addictive, smoked
Slang names of marijuana:
pot weed grass reefer Mary Jane joint blunt
___ is the addictive drug in marijuana
THC
Marijuana is a ______ ____ to other stronger/harder drugs
gateway drug