Drugs of Addiction Flashcards
(209 cards)
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What is Ayahuasca?
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A halucinogenic tea popular in the Amazon
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What are street names for Ayajuasca?
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Aya; Yage, Hoasca
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How is Ayajuasca used?
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Swallowed as a tea
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What are short term effects of Ayajuasca?
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Hallucinations; increased blood pressure; vomiting
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What DEA schedule is Ayahuasca?
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DMT is schedule I, but plants containing DMT are not controlled.
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What type of synthetic drug is bath salts?
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Synthetic Cathinones
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What is a cathinone?
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a stimulant that is naturally found in the Khat plant
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What are street names for bath salts?
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Bloom, cloud nine, cosmic blast, Ivory wave, lunar wave, scarface, vanilla sky, white lightning
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What forms are there of bath salts?
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white or brown powder; jewelry cleaner; tablets, capsules or liquid.
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How are bath salts usually used?
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Snorted, swallowed, or injected
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What DEA schedule are bathsalts?
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Schedule I; but some are banned.
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What are short term health effects of bath salts?
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increased heart rate and blood pressure; nosebleeds; sweating; nauses/vomiting; dizziness; reduced motor control
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What are short term psych effects of bath salts?
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Euphoria; social lubricant; psychosis and violent behaviors; suicidal thoughts; depression; panic attacks; cognitive constriction
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What are long term effects of bath salts?
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breakdown of muscle tissue; kidney failure; death
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What are health related issues associated with bath salts?
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Risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other infections from shared needles
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Treatment options for bath salt addiction
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CBT; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET); behavioral treatments
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What is cocaine?
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Stimulant made from the leaves of the Coca plant
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What are street names for cocaine?
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Blow; bump; C; Candy; Charlie; coke; crack; flake; rock; snow; toot
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What forms does cocaine come in?
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White powder; white crystallized rock
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How is Cocaine used?
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Snorted; smoked; injected
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What DEA schedule is cocaine?
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Schedule II
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What are short term physical effects of cocaine use?
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Increase in heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure; enlarged pupils; headache; abdominal pain and nausea; heart rhythm problems or heart attack; stroke, seizure, coma
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What are short term psych effects of using cocaine?
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Increased energy/alertness; insomnia and restlessness; erratic and violent behavior; paranoia, panic attacks, and psychosis
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What are the long term effects of snorting cocaine?
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Loss of smell, nasal damage, nosebleeds, and trouble swallowing
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What are the long term effects of cocaine use in addition to those from snorting?
Infection and death of bowel from decreased blood flow; Poor nutrition and weight loss
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What are health related effects of cocaine use?
Pregnancy; Risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other infections diseases from shared needles
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What effect does cocaine have on pregnancy?
Premature delivery, low birth wate, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
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What is the effect of using cocaine with alcohol?
Greater risk of overdose and sudden death than either drug alone
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What are withdrawal symptoms of cocaine?
Depression, tiredness, increased appetite, insomnica, vivid unpleasant dreams, slowed thinking and movement, restlessness
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What are the prefered behavioral therapies for cocaine use disorders?
CBT, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, contingency management, the matrix model, 12 step facilitation therapy
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What is DMT?
A synthetic drug producing intense but short-lived hallucinogenic experience. (Can occur naturally in some South American plants)
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What are street names for DMT?
DMT and Dimitri
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What forms does DMT come in?
white or yellow crystalline powder
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How is DMT used?
Snorted or injected
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What DEA schedule is DMT?
Schedule I
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What are short term physical effects of DMT?
hypertension, increased heart rate, agitation, seizures, dilated pupils, involuntary rapid eye movements, dizziness, and incoordination
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What are short term psych effects of DMT?
Visual hallucinations, depersonalization, auditory hallucinations, altered perception of time and body image
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What are related health risks associated with DMT?
high doses can result in coma or respiratory arrest
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What therapies are effective in DMT?
None have been proven effective, as it is unclear if DMT is addictive
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What is GHB?
A depressant used for narcolepsy
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What are street names for GHB?
G, Georgia Home Boy, Goop, Grevious Bodily Harm, Liquid ecstacy, Liquid X, Soap, Scoop
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What is the comercian name for GHB?
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (Xyrem)
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What forms does GHB come in?
White powder or colorless liquid
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How is GHB taken?
Swallowed (often in combination with ETOH)
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What DEA Schedule is GHB?
Schedule I
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What are short term psych effects of GHB?
Euphoria, decreased anxiety, confusion, memory loss, hallucinations, and excited/aggressive behavior
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What are short term physical effects of GHB?
Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, seizures, decreased heart rate and breathing, lower body temperature, coma, death
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What are health related issues associated with GHB?
Often used as a date rape drug
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What are the effects of GHB in combination with ETOH?
Nausea, problems breathing, increased depressant effects
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What are withdrawal symptoms of GHB?
Insomnia, anxiety, tremors, shakes, increased heart rate and blood pressure, psychosis
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What medications are useful in the treatment of GHB?
Benzodiazepines
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What behavioral therapies are useful in the treatment of GHB?
None have been proven effective yet.
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What is heroin?
An opiate made from morphine
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What are street names for heroin?
Brown sugar, china, white, dope, H, horse, junk, skag, skunk, smack, white horse
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What is cheese?
A combination of heroin with an OTC cold medication and antihistamine
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What are common forms of heroin?
white/brownish powder, black sticky substance (black tar heroin)
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How is heroin used?
Injected, smoked, or snorted
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What DEA schedule is heroin?
Schedule I
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What are short term psych effects of heroin?
Euphoria, clouded thinking, alternate wakeful/drowsy states
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What are short term physical effects of heroin?
Flushed skin, dry mouth, itching, nauses, vomiting, slowed breathing and heart rate
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What are long term effects of heroin?
Collapesed veins, absescesses, endocarditis, constipation/stomach cramps, liver or kidney disease, pneumonia
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What are health related issues with heroin?
Pregnancy, risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other infections diseases from shared needles
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What are effects on a pregnancy from heroin?
miscarriage, low birth weight, neonatal abstinance syndrome
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What is the effect of mixing ETOH and heroin?
Dangerous slowing of heart rate and breathing, coma, death
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What are withdrawal symptoms of heroin?
Restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps, leg movements
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What are effective medication treatments for heroin?
Methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone
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What are behavioral treatments for Heroin use?
Contingency management/motivational incentives, 12 step facilitation therapy
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What are inhalents?
Solvents, aerosols, and gases found in household products
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What are street names for inhalants?
Poppers, snappers, whippets, laughing gas
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How are inhalants used?
Inhaled through the nose or mouth?
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What DEA schedule are inhalents?
Not scheduled
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What are short term effects of inhalants?
nausea, slurred speech, lack of coordination, dizziness, drowziness, headaches, death from heart failure, death from asphyxiation, convulsions, seizures, coma
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What are short term psych effects of inhalants?
Confusion, euphoria, hallucinations/delusions
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What are short term effects of inhaling nitrites?
Enlarged blood vessels, enhanced sexual pleasure, increased heart rate, sensation of heat and excitement, dizziness, headaches
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What are long term effects of inhalents?
Liver/Kidney damage, bown marrow damage, nerve damage, brain damage
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What are long term effects of inhaling nitrites?
Increased risk of pneumonia
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What effect do inhalants have on pregnancy?
Low birth weight, bone problems, delayed behavioral development from brain problems, altered metabolism and body composition
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What is the effect of mixing inhaled nitrites with ETOH?
dangerously low blood pressure
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What are withdrawal symptoms from inhalants?
Nausea, loss of appetite, sweating, tics, sleeping problems, and mood changes
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What is ketamine?
A dissociative drug used as an anesthetic in veterenary practice
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What are street names for ketamine?
Cat valium, K, Special K, Vitamin K
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What is the commercial name for ketamine?
Ketalar
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What form is ketamine usually found in?
liquid or white powder
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How is ketamine usually used?
injected, snorted, smoked in cigarrettes, or swallowed
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What DEA schedule is Ketamine?
Schedule III
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What are short term physical effects of ketamine?
Sedation, problems speaking, loss of memory, problems moving, increased blood pressure, unconsciousness, slowed breathing
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What are short term psych effects of ketamine?
Attention, learning, and memory deficits, dreamlike states, hallucinations, confusion
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What are long term effects of ketamine?
ulcers and pain in the bladder, kidney problems, stomach pain, depression, poor memory
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What are health related problems associated with ketamine?
It is sometimes used as a date rape drug and increased risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other diseases from shared needles
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What are the effects of mixing ETOH and ketamine?
Increased risk of adverse effects
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What is khat?
a shrub found in east Africa and southern Arabia which contains psychoactive chemicals (cathinone and cathine)
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What are street names for Khat?
Abyssinian tea, African salad, catha, chat, kat, oat
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What form is khat found in?
fresh or dried leaves
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How is khat used?
Chewed or brewed as a tea
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What DEA schedule is khat?
Cathinone is schedule I, but the khat plant is not controlled
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What are short term physical effects of khat?
increased blood pressure and heart rate, loss of appetite, insomnia
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What are short term psych effects of khat?
Euphoria, increased alertness and arousal, inability to concentrate, depression, and irritability
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What are long term effects of khat?
tooth decay and gum disease;l GI disorders; cardiovascular disorders
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What are health issues related to khat?
Psychosis may develop with heavy use
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What are withdrawal symptoms of khat?
depression, nightmares, trembling, and lack of energy
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What is LSD?
A hallucinogen made from lysergic acid
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What are street names for LSD?
Acid, blotter, blue heaven,cubes, yellow sunshine, and microdot
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What forms is LSD found in?
Tablet; capsule; clear liquid; small decorated squares of paper with LSD liquid added to it.
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How is LSD used?
Swallowed or absorbed through the mouth
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What DEA schedule is LSD?
Schedule I
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What are short term physical effects of LSD?
elevated blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature; dizziness and insomnia; loss of appetite; dry mouth; sweating; numbness; weakness; tremors; enlarged pupils.
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What are short term psych effects of LSD?
Rapid emotional swings; distorted perceptions
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What are long term effects of LSD?
Flashbacks of hallucinations; ongoing visual disturbances; disorganized thinking; paranoia; and mood swings
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What are flashbacks after use of a hallucinogen called?
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD)
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What is the result of combining ETOH and LSD?
May decrease percieved effects of ETOH
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What is marijuana?
A substance made from the hemp plant with psychoactive properties
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What are street names for marijuana?
Blunt, bud, dope, ganja, grass, green, herb, joint, mary jane, pot, reefer, sinsemilla, skunk, smoke, treets, weed
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What are street names for hashish?
Boom, gangster, hash, hemp
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What form is marijuana made in?
greenish grey mixture of dried leavs, stems, seeds or flowers; resin (hashish) or a sticky black liquid (hash oil)
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How is marijuana used?
Smoked or eaten
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What DEA schedule is marijuana?
Schedule I
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What are short term physical effects of marijuana?
problems with balence and coordination, increased heart rate and appetite
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What are short term psych effects of marijuana?
Enhanced sensory perception and euphoria; slowed reaction time; hallucinations; anxiety; panic attacks; psychosis
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What are long term effects of marijuana?
Mental health problems; chronic cough; frequent respiratory infections
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What is a health related issues associated with marijuana use as a teen?
Decreased IQ when repeated use begins in adolescence
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What effect does marijuana have on pregnancy?
baby is born with problems with attention, memory, and problem solving
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What are the effects of mixing ETOH with alcohol?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure; furthing slowing of mental processing and reaction time
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What are withdrawal symptoms of marijuana?
Irritability, trouble sleeping, decreased appetite, and anxiety
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What are effective behavioral therapies for marijuana use?
CBT, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational enhancesment therapy, behavioral treatments geared towards teens
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What is MDMA?
A synthetic, psychoactive drug with properties similar to amphetamines and mescaline
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What are other mainstream names of MDMA?
Ecstasy and Molly
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What are street names for MDMA?
Adam, clarity, eve, lovers speed, peace, uppers
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How is MDMA delivered?
colorful tablets, capsules, powder, or liquid
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How is MDMA taken?
Swallowed or snorted
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What DEA schedule is MDMA?
Schedule I
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What are short term psych effects of MDMA?
lowered inhibitions, enhanced sensory perception, confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxiety
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What are short term physical effects of MDMA?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure, muscle tension, teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, chills/sweating, sharp rise in body temperature leading to liver, kidney or heart failure and death
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What are long term effects of MDMA?
long-lasting confusion, depression, problems with attention, memory, and sleep, anxiety, loss of appetite, impulsiveness/aggression, loss of interest in sex
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What are the effects of using MDMA with ETOH?
Increased risk of cell and organ damage
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What are withdrawal symptoms from MDMA?
Fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, trouble concentrating
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What is mescaline?
a hallucinogen found in the disk shaped buttons in the grown of cacti
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What is another mainstream name for mescaline?
Peyote
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What are street names for mescaline?
buttons, cactus, mesc
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How is mescaline delivered?
Fresh or dried buttons, capsules
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How is mescaline taken?
Swallowed either chewed or soaked in water then drunk
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What DEA schedule is mescaline?
Schedule I
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What are the short term psych effects of mescaline?
Enhanced perception and feeling; hallucinations; euphoria; anxiety
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What are short term physical effects of mescaline?
Increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure; sweating; problems with movement
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What is methamphetamine?
An extremely addictive stimulant amphetamine
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What are street names for methamphetamine?
Crank, chalk, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, ice, meth, speed
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What are common forms of meth?
White powder or pill; crystal meth looks like little pieces of glass or shiny blue-white rocks
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How is meth used?
Swallowed, snorted, smoked, and injected
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What are short term effects of meth?
Increased wakefullness and physical activity; decreased appetite; increased breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature; cardiac arrythmia
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What are long term effects of meth?
anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood problems, vilent behavior, psychosis, weight loss, dental problems, itching leading to sores due to scratching
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What effect does meth have on pregnancy?
premature delivery, placental abruption, low birth weight, lethargy, heart and brain problems
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What are other health related issues associated with meth?
Increased risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other infections from shared needles
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What is the result of mixing meth with alcohol?
meth masks the depressent effects of alcohol, making it easier to OD on ETOH; increased blood pressure and jitters
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What are withdrawal symptoms of meth?
Depression, anxiety, and tiredness
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What behavioral treatments are effective with meth?
CBT; contingency management/motivational incentives; matrix model; 12 step facilitation
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Where is dextromethorphan used in commercial use?
cold and cough medicines
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What are street names for dextromethorphan?
DMX, robotripping, triple C, Robo
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What forms does DMX come in?
syrup and capsules
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How is DMX used?
swallowed
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What DEA schedule is DMX?
Not scheduled
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What are short term psych effects of DMX?
Euphoria, confusion, paranoia, altered visual perceptions
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What are short term physical effects of DMX?
slurred speech; increased heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure; numbness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, buildup of acid in body fluids
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What are health related issues of DMX?
Breathing problems, sizures, and increased heart rate can occur from other ingredients in cold meds
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What is the effect of mixing DMX with ETOH?
Increased risk of adverse effects
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What is PCP?
A dissociative drug that was developed as an IV anesthetic
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What are street names for PCP?
Angel Dust, Boat, hog, love boat, peace pill
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How is PCP delivered?
White or colored powder, tablet or capsule, clear liquid
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How is PCP used?
Injected, snorted, swallowed or smoked (mixed with mint, parsley, oregano, or MJ)
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What DEA schedule is PCP?
I and II
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What are short term psych effects of PCP?
psychosis, cognitive constriction, a sense of distance from environment, anxiety
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What are short term effects of low doses of PCP?
increase in breathing, increased blood pressure and heart rate, shallow breathing, red face and sweating, numbness, problems with movement
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What are short term effects of high dose PCP?
lowered blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate; nausea/vomiting; blurred vision; drooling; loss of balence; dizziness; violence; suicidal thoughts; seizures; and coma or death
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What are long term effects of PCP?
Memory loss, problems with speech and thinking, depression, weight loss, anxiety
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What are health related issues of PCP?
Self-injury and increased risk of infections from shared needles
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What are the effects of mixing PCP with ETOH?
Increased risk of coma
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of PCP?
Headaches and sweating
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What is the scientific name of PCP?
phencyclidine
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What is Psilocybin?
A hallucinogen found in certain mushrooms
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What are street names for psilocybin?
Little Smoke, Magic mushrooms, Purple passion, shrooms
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How is psilocybin delivered?
fresh or dried mushrooms with long, slender stems with caps with dark gills
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How is psilocybin taken?
swallowed (either eaten or brewed as a tea)
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What DEA schedule is psilocybin?
Schedule I
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What are short term psych effects of psilocybin?
hallucinations, altered perceptions of time, inability to tell fantasy from reality, and panic
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What are short term physical effects of psilocybin?
Muscle relaxation or weakness; problems with movement; enlarged pupils; nausea; vomiting; drowsiness
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What are long term effects of psilocybin?
Flashbacks or memory problems
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What are health problems associated with psilocybin?
Risk of poisoning from poisonous mushrooms
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What is the effect of mixing ETOH and psilocybin?
Decrease percieved effects of ETOH
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What is rohypnol?
A benzodiazepine
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What is the chemical name for rohypnol?
Flunitrazepam
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What are street names for rohypnol and sleeping pills?
Circles; date rape drug; forget pill; forget-me pill; la rocha; lunch money; mexican valium; mind eraser; pingus; R2; Reynolds; Rib; Roach 2; Roaches; Rochies; Roapies; Rochas dos; Roofies; Rope; Rophies; Row-shay; ruffles; trip and fall; wolfies
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What are street names for codeine?
Captain Cody; Cody; Lean; Schoolboy; Sizzurp; Purple Drank
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What is codiene with glutethimide called?
Doors and Fours; loads; pancakes and syrup
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What are street names for Fentanyl?
Apache; china girl; china white; dance fever; friend; goodfella; jackpot; murder 8; tango and cash; TNT
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What are street names for hydrocodone?
Vike, Watson 387
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What are street names for dilaudid?
D; dillies; footballs; juice; smack
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What are street names for demerol?
Demmies; pain killer
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What are street names for methadone?
Amidone; Fizzies
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What is the street name for methadone with MDMA?
Chocolate chip cookies
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What are street names for morphine?
M; Miss Emma; Monkey; White Stuff
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What are street names for Oxycodone?
O.C.; Oxycet; Oxycotton; Oxy; Hillbilly Heroin; Percs
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What are street names for oxymorphone/Opana?
Biscuits, blue heaven; Blues; Mrs O; O bomb; Octagons; stop signs
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What are short term effects of prescription opiates?
Pain relief; drowsiness; nausea; constipation; euphoria; confusion; slowed breathing; death.
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What effect does prescription opiate use have on pregnancy?
Miscarriage; low birth weight; neonatal abstinence syndrome
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What effect does prescription opiate use have on older adults?
Higher risk of accidental misuse or abuse due to using multiple prescriptions; increased risk of drug-drug interations; breakdown of drugs slows with age
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What is the effect of mixing alcohol with prescription opiates?
Dangerous slowing of heart rate and breathing leading to coma or death
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What are withdrawal symptoms of prescription opiates?
Restlessness; muscle and bone pain; insomnia; diarrhea; vomiting; cold flashes with goose bumps; and leg movements
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What medications are used to treat prescription opiate abuse?
Methadone; buprenorphine; naltrexone
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What are street names for barbiturates?
Barbs; phennies; Red birds; reds; Tooies; Yellow jackets; Yellows
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What are street names for benzodiazepines?
Candy; downers; sleeping pills; tranks
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What are the short term effects of prescription sedatives?
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