Hallucinogens and Depressants Overview

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What is the initial effect of oral intake of PCP?

  • Feelings of extreme happiness
  • Feelings of strength and invulnerability (correct)
  • Feelings of deep sadness
  • Induction of sleep

Which substance is sometimes sold as 'angel dust'?

  • Phencyclidine (correct)
  • Barbiturates
  • LSD
  • Amphetamine

What is the main function of depressants on the central nervous system?

  • Induce feelings of happiness
  • Increase muscle coordination
  • Suppress central nervous system functions (correct)
  • Stimulate thought processes

Which of the following substances can be a depressant?

<p>Model cement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial effect of amphetamine and methamphetamine when injected intravenously?

<p>Intense feeling of pleasure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes tranquilizers from barbiturates in their effects?

<p>Tranquilizers relax the body without impairing high-thinking faculties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical substance is largely responsible for the hallucinogenic properties of marijuana?

<p>THC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main hallucinogen derived from a fungus and is highly potent?

<p>LSD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Cannabis plant generally has the lowest THC content?

<p>Seeds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect can LSD have on an individual with just 25 micrograms?

<p>Vivid hallucinations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs causes marked changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods?

<p>Hallucinogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most controversial aspect of marijuana among drugs in its class?

<p>Long-term health effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crack made of?

<p>Cocaine mixed with baking soda and water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is crack usually consumed?

<p>Smoked in glass pipes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cocaine extracted from coca leaves cause?

<p>Increased alertness and suppression of hunger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dangerous mixture called when cocaine is combined with heroin?

<p>Speedball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is cocaine derived from coca leaves made water soluble?

<p>By soaking in chemical solvents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of cocaine is insoluble in water?

<p>Crack cocaine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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