10 Questions
Which drug is known for being highly addictive and often one of the first drugs tried by teens?
Nicotine
Which drug is a central nervous system stimulant that affects hyperactivity and impulse control?
Ritalin
Which drug, when misused, can lead to respiratory distress and death?
Fentanyl
Which category of drugs can have effects resembling stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens?
Cannabis
Which drug is described as a stimulant that comes in powder, crystal, and rock forms?
Meth
Which drug is a stimulant that can cause decay of the mouth and teeth upon misuse?
Cocaine/Crack
Which substance is commonly abused and can be made from fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables?
Alcohol
What drug is a central nervous system stimulant that affects hyperactivity and impulse control?
Ritalin
Which substance is known for causing acne, depression, mood swings, and infertility?
Nicotine
Which drug is a highly potent tranquilizer that can leave users feeling paralyzed and unable to recall events?
Rohypnol
Study Notes
Key Drugs and Their Effects
- Nicotine: Highly addictive; often one of the first drugs experimented with by teens.
- Amphetamines: Central nervous system stimulants; particularly affect hyperactivity and impulse control.
- Opioids: When misused, these can lead to respiratory distress and potentially fatal overdose.
Categories of Drugs
- Psychoactive Substances: This category includes drugs that can mimic the effects of stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens, causing varied reactions in users.
Specific Drug Forms and Characteristics
- Cocaine: A stimulant available in powder, crystal, and rock forms; known for inducing a euphoric state.
- Methamphetamine: A stimulant that, when misused, can cause severe decay of the mouth and teeth, often referred to as "meth mouth."
Commonly Abused Substances
- Alcohol: Frequently abused; produced by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables, with significant effects on cognitive and physical functioning.
Additional Drug Effects
- Anabolic Steroids: Known for side effects such as acne, depression, mood swings, and infertility in users.
- Benzodiazepines: Highly potent tranquilizers; can render users feeling paralyzed, with amnesia regarding events that occurred while under their influence.
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