Substances and Their Effects Quiz

Questions and Answers

What type of addictive drug is beer, wine, liquor, whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin classified as?

Alcohol (correct)

Stimulant

Narcotic

Hallucinogen

What is ethyl alcohol?

A drug that temporarily produces a calming or drowsy effect and is found in many beverages.

How does alcohol affect the body?

Causes a loss of motor coordination and impairs reasoning, balance, speech, reaction time, and judgement.

What happens when alcohol is taken in large amounts?

Causes nausea and vomiting, lack of physical control, loss of consciousness, and possible death. Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is taken by mouth or injecting and goes by names such as steroids, roids, Arnold's, gym candy, juice, pumpers, and stackers?

Anabolic Steroids Signup and view all the answers

What are anabolic steroids?

Man-made substances that are similar to male sex hormones, and are sometimes prescribed to treat medical conditions related to hormone levels. Signup and view all the answers

Why are anabolic steroids often abused by athletes and bodybuilders?

They promote muscle growth. Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical effects of anabolic steroids?

May increase risk of heart attacks, strokes, and liver problems; also may cause undesirable physical changes such as hair loss and acne. Signup and view all the answers

Anabolic steroids are physically addictive.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is taken by snorting, injecting, or smoking, and is known by names such as coke, C, snow, flake, blow, and crack?

Cocaine Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical effects of cocaine?

Causes increased energy, decreased appetite, and mental alertness; disturbances in heart rhythm, nausea, respiratory failure, strokes, and seizures; highly addictive and severe symptoms of withdrawal occur when the user stops taking the drug. Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs are taken by mouth, snorting, and smoking, and include drugs such as PCP, ketamine, and dextromethorphan?

Dissociative drugs Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical effects of PCP?

Users feel disconnected from reality and out of control, often displaying unpredictable or violent behavior; high doses can result in convulsions, coma, high fever, or death. Signup and view all the answers

What is ketamine used for?

Type of dissociative drug that is similar to PCP but less potent; normally used as an anesthetic in veterinarian offices. Signup and view all the answers

What are some mental effects of ketamine?

Users report a terrifying feeling, much like a near-death experience, when on the drug. Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is taken by mouth and goes by names such as G, liquid ecstasy, Georgia home boy, soap, and vita-G?

GHB Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is taken by mouth and goes by names such as roofies, rophie, Roche, and forget-me?

Rohypnol Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical effects of high doses of GHB?

Seizures, loss of consciousness, coma, or death. Signup and view all the answers

What are GHB and rohypnol classified as?

Date rape drugs Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs can be taken by mouth, snorting, or smoking; including Psilocybin mushrooms?

Hallucinogens Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcohol

Classified as a depressant; includes beer, wine, liquor, whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin.
Ethyl alcohol produces calming or drowsy effects in beverages.
Results in loss of motor coordination, impaired reasoning, balance, speech, reaction time, and judgment.

Effects of Alcohol

High consumption can cause nausea, vomiting, loss of physical control, unconsciousness, or death.

Anabolic Steroids

Taken orally or through injection, known by names such as steroids, roids, Arnold's, juice, and gym candy.
Man-made substances resembling male sex hormones, often prescribed for hormonal medical conditions.
Abused by athletes/bodybuilders to promote muscle growth.
Associated with increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, liver issues, hair loss, and acne.
Not physically addictive; addiction often stems from self-image perceptions, competition, or peer pressure.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant, absorbing through snorting, injecting, or smoking; known as coke, snow, crack.
Derived from the coca plant; speeds up brain and nervous system activity.
Causes increased energy, decreased appetite, heightened mental alertness, but also can lead to heart rhythm disturbances, nausea, respiratory failure, strokes, and seizures.

Dissociative Drugs

Include PCP, ketamine, and dextromethorphan, taken by mouth, snorting, or smoking.
PCP often smoked with tobacco or marijuana; leads to disconnection from reality and violent behavior.
High doses of PCP can cause convulsions, comas, high fever, or death.
Ketamine, similar to PCP but less potent, is used medically as an anesthetic; can induce terrifying near-death experiences.
Dextromethorphan is safe at normal doses, but high doses can mimic PCP and ketamine effects.

GHB and Rohypnol

GHB, known as liquid ecstasy, is a depressant abused for its relaxing effects and muscle growth benefits; can cause seizures, coma, and death at high doses.
Rohypnol, also a prescription drug, is illegally sold in the US for anxiety; can be deadly when mixed with alcohol or depressants.
Both drugs are classified as date rape drugs due to their colorless, odorless, and tasteless properties, making them easy to slip into drinks unknowingly.

Hallucinogens

Include substances like Psilocybin mushrooms, taken by mouth, snorting, or smoking; alter perception and mood.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the effects of various substances including alcohol, anabolic steroids, and cocaine. Learn about their classifications, effects on the body, and implications of misuse. This quiz covers important health information related to substance use.