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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