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What is the primary difference between legal and illegal drugs?

  • Illegal drugs require a doctor's prescription.
  • Legal drugs can be prescribed by doctors or purchased over-the-counter. (correct)
  • Legal drugs can only be sold in pharmacies.
  • Illegal drugs are always less harmful than legal drugs.

    • What is considered a characteristic of addiction?

  • A type of mental illness that does not involve substance use.
  • A strong desire to engage in a behavior that is difficult to control. (correct)
  • An ability to control behavior completely.
  • A temporary urge that resolves quickly.

    • Which of the following is an example of a legal drug?

  • Alcohol (correct)
  • Heroin
  • Ecstasy (MDMA)
  • Cocaine

    • What are street drugs primarily classified as?

    <p>Illegal drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does long-term drug use affect mental health?

    <p>It may lead to the development of mental illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes drug misuse from drug abuse?

    <p>Drug abuse is intentional and improper use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug is primarily used to prevent or cure diseases?

    <p>Pharmaceutical drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT classified as a prescription medication?

    <p>Caffeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do CNS depressants have on the body?

    <p>Slow down mental and physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the former term for CNS depressants?

    <p>Tranquilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of drugs includes substances that create an intense feeling of separation from one’s body?

    <p>Dissociative anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common effect of both illicit substance use and mental health issues?

    <p>They can influence one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of narcotic analgesics?

    <p>To relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with CNS depressants?

    <p>Increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can opiates be medically used for?

    <p>To relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug is known to alter psychological processes such as thinking and perception?

    <p>Psychoactive drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs are barbiturates classified as?

    <p>CNS depressants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with heroin use?

    <p>High overdose rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is considered a CNS stimulant?

    <p>Caffeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of drugs is associated with inducing psychoactive effects through inhalation?

    <p>Inhalants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of CNS stimulants on the body?

    <p>Increased heart rate and alertness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of CNS stimulants?

    <p>Elevated blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a term associated with the illegal use of amphetamines?

    <p>Uppers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during a 'hard crash' after stimulant use?

    <p>Sudden fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the significant side effects associated with methamphetamine use?

    <p>Euphoria and decreased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stimulant use?

    <p>Drowsiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hallucinogens are characterized by their ability to:

    <p>Alter mood and perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT categorized as a hallucinogen?

    <p>Cocaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An important effect common to dissociative anesthetics is:

    <p>Detached feelings from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common symptoms of hallucinogen use include:

    <p>Hallucinations and distorted perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is particularly associated with stimulant overdose?

    <p>Severe anxiety and aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of hallucinogens that can cause extreme reactions in users?

    <p>Altered sense of time and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of narcotic analgesics?

    <p>Euphoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with narcotic analgesics?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential severe consequence of using inhalants?

    <p>Blackouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes how cannabis is commonly consumed?

    <p>Through smoking or in foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychoactive property is associated with inhalants?

    <p>Visual distortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition is cannabis commonly used to treat?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity might result from the effects of inhalants?

    <p>Risky behavior due to increased confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common form of cannabis use?

    <p>Smoking in joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of illegal drugs?

    <p>They are often harmful and not prescribed by a healthcare provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prescription medications can be bought without a doctor's prescription.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of legal drug.

    <p>Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or prescription medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to __________.

    <p>control or stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their classification:

    <p>Tylenol = Legal drug Heroin = Illegal drug Caffeine = Legal drug Ecstasy = Illegal drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are amphetamines commonly known as?

    <p>Uppers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cocaine has no addictive properties.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major effect experienced when using methamphetamine?

    <p>Intense addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of converting cocaine into smokeable form is known as ______.

    <p>free-basing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their effects:

    <p>Amphetamines = Increased energy and talkativeness Cocaine = Euphoria and potential heart attack Methamphetamine = Severe addiction and destructive side effects CNS Stimulants = Increased concentration and decreased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main effects of narcotic analgesics?

    <p>Euphoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inhalants are typically substances that can cause disorientation and hallucinations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one common symptom of using narcotic analgesics.

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inhalants can lead to _________, which is a serious consequence of their use.

    <p>coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with their associated substance:

    <p>Pain relief = Narcotic Analgesics Disorientation = Inhalants Euphoria = Narcotic Analgesics Hallucinations = Inhalants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential negative effect of cannabis use?

    <p>Improved memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cannabis is primarily made from the roots of the cannabis sativa plant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is commonly associated with cannabis use?

    <p>Bloodshot eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cannabis is often consumed in the form of _________, foods, or beverages.

    <p>joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects of cannabis with their corresponding symptoms:

    <p>Increased appetite = Dry mouth Impaired balance = Altered perception of time Fatigue and lethargy = Excessive sleepiness Hallucinations = Seeing things that aren’t real</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common use for CNS depressants?

    <p>Treating anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Opiates are derived from the seeds of poppy plants.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one symptom associated with CNS depressants.

    <p>Slurred speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ is an opiate that is highly addictive and has a high rate of overdose.

    <p>Heroin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following CNS stimulants with their primary effects:

    <p>Caffeine = Increases alertness Nicotine = Enhances energy Amphetamines = Speeds up heart rate Cocaine = Boosts mental processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of stimulants on the body?

    <p>Elevated heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CNS depressants can result in increased heart rate.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is often used to refer to CNS depressants?

    <p>Tranquilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stimulants with their characteristics:

    <p>Amphetamines = Often sold illegally, known as ‘speed’ Methamphetamine = Highly addictive, made in a meth lab Cocaine = Causes heart attack and respiratory failure Crystal Meth = Another common name for methamphetamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the substance with its potential side effects:

    <p>Cocaine = Increased talkativeness and energy Methamphetamine = Devastating side effects Amphetamines = Hard crash when wear off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptors:

    <p>Amphetamines = Stimulants known as 'uppers' Cocaine = Short-acting powerful stimulant Methamphetamine = Derived from over-the-counter ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects with the corresponding stimulants:

    <p>Amphetamines = Increased energy and decreased appetite Cocaine = Potentially causes respiratory failure Methamphetamine = Highly addictive and can cause aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with the relevant stimulant:

    <p>Amphetamines = Difficulty sleeping Cocaine = Short-lived euphoria Methamphetamine = Significant anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions related to drug usage:

    <p>Drug Misuse = Improper use of medicine Illegal Drugs = Chemical substance that may be made, possessed, bought, consumed, or distributed Prescription Drugs = Can only be obtained with a written order from a doctor Drug Abuse = Intentionally using drugs improperly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of drugs with their primary effects:

    <p>Pharmaceutical = Used to prevent or cure a disease Psychoactive = Affects mental processes such as thinking and perception CNS Stimulants = Increases alertness and energy CNS Depressants = Reduces anxiety and induces relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following drug-related terms with their characteristics:

    <p>Psychoactive Drugs = Substances that significantly affect psychological processes Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs = Can be purchased without a prescription Controlled Substances = Regulated by law due to their potential for abuse Narcotic Analgesics = Medications used to relieve severe pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the drug categories with their common examples:

    <p>Stimulants = Amphetamines Hallucinogens = LSD Depressants = Alcohol Opiates = Morphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following drug treatment approaches with their descriptions:

    <p>Detoxification = Process of safely withdrawing from drugs Counseling = Providing psychological support and education Medication-Assisted Treatment = Using drugs to help overcome addiction Relapse Prevention = Strategies to avoid returning to drug use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following narcotic analgesic effects with their symptoms:

    <p>Constipation = Loss of appetite Respiratory depression = Breathing difficulty Sedation = Itching or a skin rash Euphoria = Low blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following inhalant effects with their corresponding symptoms:

    <p>Feeling disorientated = Confusion and disorientation Visual distortions = Hallucinations and delusions Increased coordination = Excited, euphoric, giggling and laughing Blackout = Convulsions, coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their typical usage:

    <p>Narcotic Analgesics = Prescription pain relievers for moderate to severe pain Inhalants = Easily found household products with psychoactive properties Cannabis = Commonly used as a recreational drug CNS Stimulants = Commonly used for increased alertness and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms commonly associated with inhalant use:

    <p>Bloodshot eyes = Nausea and vomiting Agitated, uneasy = Increased confidence leading to risky behavior Headaches = Blackout Diarrhea = Feeling of wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects of narcotic analgesics to their descriptions:

    <p>Sedation = State of drowsiness or sleepiness Euphoria = Intense feelings of well-being Respiratory depression = Slowed or difficult breathing Constipation = Decreased bowel movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following forms of cannabis with their descriptions:

    <p>Joints = Cannabis rolled in paper and smoked Edibles = Cannabis infused in food or beverages Oils = Concentrated extracts of cannabis used for consumption Topicals = Creams or lotions infused with cannabis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following potential negative effects of cannabis use with their symptoms:

    <p>Increased hunger = Increased appetite Impaired balance = Poor coordination Memory loss = Lack of attention to grooming Hallucinations = Seeing things that aren’t real</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects of cannabis use with their associated feelings or experiences:

    <p>Euphoria = Pleasant feeling of happiness Relaxation = Sense of calmness and peace Fatigue = Feeling of tiredness or lethargy Altered perception of time = Time feels prolonged or shortened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms of cannabis use with their descriptions:

    <p>Dry mouth = Feeling of thirst Bloodshot eyes = Redness in the eyes Excessive sleepiness = Increased tendency to sleep Increased appetite = Desire to eat more food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following medical uses of cannabis with their related conditions:

    <p>Multiple sclerosis = Autoimmune disease affecting the nervous system Nerve pain = Pain originating from the nervous system Cancer symptoms = Mitigation of pain and side effects Seizure disorders = Reduction of seizure frequency and severity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hallucinogens with their characteristics:

    <p>LSD = Powerful visual and auditory hallucinations Psilocybin = Found in certain mushrooms PCP = Used as an anesthetic and can distort reality Dissociatives = Causes detachment from reality and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects with the correct drug class:

    <p>Hallucinogens = Increased body temperature Dissociative Anesthetics = Respiratory depression LSD = Loss of appetite PCP = Amnesia and pain relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with their corresponding drug category:

    <p>Panic = Hallucinogens Drowsiness = Dissociative Anesthetics Agitation = Hallucinogens Cognitive impairment = Dissociative Anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of drug use with their associated categories:

    <p>Increased pulse = Hallucinogens Elevated sense of perception = Hallucinogens Nausea = Hallucinogens Analgesia = Dissociative Anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to hallucinogens with their definitions:

    <p>Psychedelic drugs = Alter mood and perception Perception distortion = Changes in sensory experiences Hallucinations = Sensing things that aren't there Mood alteration = Emotional changes due to substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics with their relevant effects:

    <p>Psilocybin = Causes changes in perception PCP = Detected amnesia LSD = Induces visual hallucinations Dissociatives = Lead to feeling detached from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with the drug effects they relate to:

    <p>Dry mouth = Hallucinogens Increased heart rate = Dissociative Anesthetics Problems sleeping = Hallucinogens Muscle control loss = Dissociative Anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effects of hallucinogens with their specific symptoms:

    <p>Visual distortions = Hallucinations Heat regulation = Increased body temperature Mood swings = Panic and agitation Sensory overload = Distorted perception of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drugs

    • Drugs are chemical substances that have an effect on the body
    • They can be pharmacological (for health purposes) or recreational (psychoactive)
    • Examples of legal drugs include over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine.
    • Illegal drugs are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional.
    • Examples of illegal drugs include: ecstasy (MDMA), heroin, cocaine, opioids, and methamphetamine.

    Mental Health and Substance Use

    • Substance use and mental health are connected.
    • Mental illness can lead to substance use and addiction.
    • Long-term drug use can lead to the development of mental illness.

    Addiction

    • Addiction is a strong urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
    • You can develop an addiction to many things, not just drugs.

    Drug misuse and abuse

    • Drug misuse is the improper use of medicine
    • Drug abuse is the intentional improper use of a drug.

    Categories of Drugs

    • CNS Depressant drugs slow down the central nervous system
    • CNS Stimulants speed up the central nervous system
    • Hallucinogens alter perception, mood and cognitive processes
    • Dissociative Anesthetics cause feelings of being separated from the body or the environment
    • Narcotic Analgesics provide pain relief
    • Inhalants contain substances that are inhaled for a psychoactive effect
    • Cannabis includes products from the cannabis plant

    CNS Depressants

    • Examples include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, opiates, and alcohol
    • Benzodiazepines are used for their calming and relaxing effects.
    • Barbiturates can act as a sedative in small doses and induce sleep in larger doses.
    • Opiates can be prescribed to reduce pain, they include heroin, morphine, and codeine.
    • Alcohol commonly used as a recreational drug.

    Effects of CNS Depressants

    • Slurred speech
    • Poor concentration
    • Confusion
    • Headache
    • Light-headedness
    • Dizziness
    • Restlessness
    • Agitation
    • Dry mouth
    • Slowed breathing
    • Blurred vision
    • Reduced heart rate
    • Problems with movement
    • Problems with memory
    • Low blood pressure
    • Muscle weakness

    CNS Stimulants

    • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
    • Examples include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine.
    • Amphetamines can be prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, they can also be used recreationally.
    • Methamphetamine is highly addictive and has devastating side effects.
    • Cocaine is a powerful and short-acting stimulant.

    Effects of CNS Stimulants

    • Euphoria
    • Decreased appetite
    • Talkativeness
    • Energy
    • Increased concentration
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Nervousness

    Hallucinogens

    • Also known as psychedelic drugs
    • These drugs cause altered perceptions, mood, and cognitive processes.
    • Examples include LSD, psilocybin (mushrooms), and PCP.

    Effects of Hallucinogens

    • Hallucinations
    • Distorted perception
    • Sweating
    • Anxiety
    • Agitation
    • Paranoia
    • Increased body temperature
    • Nausea
    • Increased heart rate
    • Loss of appetite
    • Problems sleeping
    • Dry mouth

    Dissociative Anesthetics

    • Detach people from reality.
    • Examples include ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP)

    Effects of Dissociative Anesthetics

    • Drowsiness
    • Slow, ineffective breathing
    • Respiratory depression
    • Increased heart rate
    • Anesthesia
    • Amnesia
    • Loss of muscle control

    Narcotic Analgesics

    • These drugs provide pain relief.
    • Examples include morphine, codeine and heroin.

    Effects of Narcotic Analgesics

    • Constipation
    • Breathing difficulty
    • Itching
    • Skin rash
    • Loss of appetite
    • Low blood pressure
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Problems with urination
    • Sedation
    • Euphoria
    • Respiratory depression
    • Physical dependence

    Inhalants

    • Inhalants include easily available products, such as spray paints, markers, glues, and cleaning fluids.
    • Inhalants contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive effects.

    Effects Of Inhalants

    • Disorientation
    • Feeling of well-being
    • Lowered inhibitions
    • Excitement
    • Euphoria
    • Giggling
    • Laughing
    • Agitation
    • Unease
    • Aggression
    • Hallucinations
    • Delusions
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Blackout
    • Convulsions
    • Coma

    Cannabis

    • Commonly used as a recreational drug.
    • Products derived from the cannabis plant.
    • Also known as weed, marijuana, pot.
    • It is used for medical purposes, such as the management of MS and nerve pain.

    Effects of Cannabis

    • Feeling relaxed
    • Euphoria
    • Increased appetite
    • Dry mouth
    • Red eyes
    • Impaired memory
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Hallucinations (rarely)
    • Anxiety
    • Paranoia
    • Panic
    • Increased heart rate
    • Slowed reaction times
    • Increased risk of psychosis
    • Impaired driving
    • Dependence
    • Respiratory problems

    Drugs

    • Drugs are chemical substances that are administered or taken to incite a biological effect in the body of an organism
    • Drugs can be pharmacological in nature (used for health-related purposes) or recreational (which are mostly psychoactive)
    • Drugs are substances that change a person's mental or physical state

    Legal & Illegal Drugs

    • Legal drugs can be prescribed by doctors or health care providers and are sold in stores
    • Legal drugs are known as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs
    • Legal drugs include alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine
    • Illegal drugs are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional
    • Illegal drugs are also called “street drugs”
    • Some examples of illegal drugs are ecstasy (MDMA), heroin, cocaine, opioids, and methamphetamine

    Mental Health & Substance Use

    • Substance use and mental health are connected
    • Mental illnesses may lead to substance use and addiction
    • Long-term drug use can lead to the development of mental illness

    Addiction

    • Addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop
    • People can have many different types of addictions

    Over-the-Counter Drugs

    • Medicines that are sold WITHOUT a doctor’s prescription
    • Over-the-counter drugs are CNS Depressants
    • Central Nervous System Depressants slow the central nervous system
    • Over-the-counter drugs may be prescribed to treat:
      • Anxiety
      • Muscle spasms
      • Sleep disorders

    Depressants

    • Depressants are Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
    • Depressants slow down brain activity.
    • Depressants include:
      • Opiates
      • Heroin
      • Barbiturates
      • Benzodiazepines
      • Alcohol
      • Tranquilizers

    Opiates

    • Drugs made from the seeds of poppy plants
    • Medically used to relieve pain and dull senses
    • Heroin is an opiate that is made from morphine
    • Heroin is highly addictive, and a high rate of overdose

    Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant

    • Effects of CNS Depressants:
      • Slurred speech
      • Poor concentration
      • Muscle weakness
      • Confusion
      • Headache
      • Light-headedness
      • Dizziness
      • Stuttering
      • Restlessness and agitation
      • Dry mouth
      • Slowed breathing
      • Blurred, altered, or double vision
      • Problems with movement and memory
      • Lowered blood pressure
      • Problems with thought, memory, and judgment

    Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants

    • CNS Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, and amphetamines
    • CNS Stimulants are associated with increased heart rate, alertness, and heightened energy
    • Stimulants stimulate the brain by speeding up both mental and physical processes
    • CNS Stimulants increase energy, improve attention and alertness, and elevate blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate

    Stimulants

    • Stimulants speed up activities of the central nervous system
    • Stimulants may be prescribed to treat various disorders
    • Stimulants include:
      • Amphetamines
      • Methamphetamine
      • Cocaine

    Amphetamines

    • Amphetamines are prescription drugs that can be sold illegally
    • Amphetamines are also known as “Speed” and “uppers”
    • There is a hard crash when the drug wears off, which causes the user to want to take another to get “up” again

    Methamphetamine

    • Methamphetamine is made from various over-the-counter ingredients in a meth lab
    • Methamphetamine is highly addictive, with devastating side effects

    Cocaine

    • Cocaine is a powerful, short-acting stimulant
    • Cocaine is highly addictive
    • Cocaine can cause seizures, heart attack, and respiratory failure
    • Free-basing turns cocaine into Crack

    Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants

    • Effects of CNS Stimulants:
      • Euphoria
      • Decreased appetite
      • Talkativeness
      • Energy
      • Increased concentration
      • Difficulty sleeping

    Symptoms of CNS Stimulant Use

    • Talkativeness and nervousness, which can progress to significant anxiety and aggression

    Narcotic Analgesics

    • Prescription pain relievers are ordered for the treatment of moderate to severe pain
    • Narcotic Analgesics reduce inflammation and relieve pain

    Narcotic Analgesics

    • Effects of Narcotic Analgesics:
      • Sedation
      • Euphoria
      • Respiratory depression
      • Constipation
      • Physical dependence
      • Low blood pressure
      • Nausea and vomiting
      • Problems with urination

    Symptoms Narcotic Analgesic Use

    • Constipation
    • Breathing difficulty
    • Itching or a skin rash
    • Loss of appetite

    Inhalants

    • Inhalants are various products easily bought and found in the home or workplace such as spray paints, markers, glues, and cleaning fluids
    • Inhalants contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties

    Inhalants

    • Effects of Inhalants:
      • Initial “rush” or “high”
      • Feeling of wellbeing
      • Lowered inhibitions
      • Excited, euphoric, giggling and laughing
      • Agitated, uneasy and aggressive
      • Hallucinations and delusions
      • Confusion and disorientation
      • Headaches

    Symptoms of Inhalant Use

    • Feeling disorientated
    • Increased coordination
    • Visual distortions
    • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
    • Bloodshot eyes
    • Increased confidence which can lead to risky behaviour
    • Blackout, convulsions, coma

    Cannabis

    • Cannabis (marijuana) is commonly used as a recreational drug
    • People commonly use cannabis to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) and nerve pain
    • Cannabis products are made from the dried flowers, leaves, stems and seeds of the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa)

    Cannabis

    • Cannabis is also known as weed (pot, marijuana)
    • Cannabis is smoked in joints and pipes, consumed in foods or beverages, and used in creams or oils
    • Cannabis comes from a plant called a sativa plant
    • Potential Negative Effects of Cannabis Use:
      • Increased hunger
      • Loss of coordination
      • Hallucinations
      • Memory loss
      • Decreased concentration
      • Lung disease
      • Cannabis smoke contains carcinogens (cancer causing agents)

    Cannabis

    • Effects of Cannabis:
      • Pleasant euphoria
      • Sense of relaxation
      • Laughter
      • Altered perception of time
      • Increased appetite
      • Fatigue and lethargy

    Symptoms of Cannabis Use

    • Bloodshot eyes
    • Dry mouth
    • Impaired balance
    • Poor coordination
    • Excessive sleepiness
    • Lack of attention to grooming and hygiene

    ### Types of Drugs

    • Prescription drugs can be harmful if directions are not followed
    • Prescription drugs can only be obtained with a written order from a doctor
    • Prescription drugs have a higher potential for harm than over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
    • Illegal drugs are chemical substances that people may make, possess, buy, consume, or distribute
    • Drug misuse is the improper use of medicine
    • Drug abuse is the intentional improper use of medicine

    ### Pharmaceutical and Psychoactive Drugs

    • Pharmaceutical drugs are substances that are used to prevent or cure a disease or ailment or to alleviate symptoms
    • Psychoactive drugs are substances that affect mental processes when taken or administered into someone’s system
    • Psychoactive drugs can affect thinking, perception, and emotion
    • Psychoactive drugs may be prescribed to treat various disorders
    • Examples of psychoactive drugs include amphetamines, methamphetamine, and cocaine

    ### Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants

    • CNS stimulants are drugs that increase alertness and energy
    • CNS stimulants cause accelerated heartbeat and a rise in blood pressure
    • Some CNS stimulants include amphetamines, methamphetamine, and cocaine

    ### Hallucinogens

    • Hallucinogens are drugs that distort perception, thought, and mood
    • Hallucinogens have no medical use
    • Three main types of hallucinogens are LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”), and PCP (phencyclidine)

    ### Dissociative Anesthetics

    • Dissociative anesthetics are drugs that can cause hallucinations and changes in thoughts, emotions, and consciousness
    • Dissociative anesthetics can cause amnesia

    ### Narcotic Analgesics

    • Narcotic analgesics are prescription pain relievers used to treat moderate to severe pain
    • Some adverse effects of narcotic analgesics include constipation, breathing difficulty, and physical dependence

    Inhalants

    • Inhalants can be found in various products easily bought and found in the home or workplace such as spray paints, markers, glues, and cleaning fluids
    • Inhalants contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive properties

    ### Cannabis

    • Cannabis is a psychoactive drug also called Marijuana
    • Cannabis comes from the plant called Cannabis Sativa
    • Cannabis products are made from the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant
    • Potential negative effects of cannabis use include:
      • Increased hunger
      • Loss of coordination
      • Hallucinations
      • Memory loss
      • Decreased concentration
      • Lung disease
      • Cannabis smoke contains carcinogens (cancer-causing agents)

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