DRUGSSS Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is a stimulant
speeds up CNS and makes you feel more alert
ex: crack
hallucinogens
distorts the senses and ones awareness ex: alcohol
depressants
slows down CNS and makes you feel less alert
substances that contain caffeine
stimulants ex: coffee , energy drinks
what is the substance that causes addiction in cigarettes
nicotine
substance that causes hallucinations in marijuana
THC
definition of dependance
the continued impulsive use of a substance even in the face of growing problems in a number of growing areas
2 types of dependance:
- physical dependance
-psychological dependance
legal drinking age
19 used to b 21
alcohol long and short term side effects
short term: drowsy, loss of balance, speech, reaction time
long term: possible death, addiction
cocaine long and short term side effects
short term: increased energy, decreased appetite, mental alertness
long term: highly addictive, disturbances in heart rhythm, respiratory failure, stroke, seizure
how do u make a high quicker
rather than smoking,consuming inhaling etc, you simply inject it directly to your vain
harms of binging
alcohol poisoning, death and major health problems , impaired judgement , physical and mental health
4 or more drinks for women over several days
5 or more drinking for men over several days
what is a drug
substance other than food that affects a persons physical emotion or mental state.
why do teens chose to use drugs
curiosity escapism fun peer pressure rebel attention seeking
alcohol levels between shots beer wine and beer bottle
1 bottle of beer = 1 can= 1 shot of alcohol=1 glass of wine
effects of psychoactive drugs
hallucinations
advantages of drug use
having fun
prescription drugs
numbness
disadvantages of drug use
physcial and mental health fam problems work violence grades illegal costly
