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What are stimulants also commonly referred to as?
What are stimulants also commonly referred to as?
What is the primary medical purpose of stimulants?
What is the primary medical purpose of stimulants?
Which of the following is NOT a type of depressant?
Which of the following is NOT a type of depressant?
What is another name for narcotics?
What is another name for narcotics?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an inhalant?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an inhalant?
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What is the street name for methamphetamine?
What is the street name for methamphetamine?
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Which method of using shabu is NOT listed in the text?
Which method of using shabu is NOT listed in the text?
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Shabu increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, leading to an intense rush of pleasure.
Shabu increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, leading to an intense rush of pleasure.
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Chronic abuse of shabu can potentially lead to death.
Chronic abuse of shabu can potentially lead to death.
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What is the common name for a marijuana-stuffed cigarette?
What is the common name for a marijuana-stuffed cigarette?
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Marijuana is considered to be solely a stimulant.
Marijuana is considered to be solely a stimulant.
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What is a common street name for cocaine?
What is a common street name for cocaine?
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Cocaine can be administered through the veins.
Cocaine can be administered through the veins.
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What is NOT a potential negative effect of cocaine use on the body?
What is NOT a potential negative effect of cocaine use on the body?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential reason for substance abuse in youth?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential reason for substance abuse in youth?
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Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of drug abuse on the family?
Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of drug abuse on the family?
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What is NOT listed as a potential effect of drug abuse on the community?
What is NOT listed as a potential effect of drug abuse on the community?
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Which of the following is NOT a resistance skill that can be used to help individuals develop resilience to drug use?
Which of the following is NOT a resistance skill that can be used to help individuals develop resilience to drug use?
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What is NOT an alternative to drug use?
What is NOT an alternative to drug use?
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Study Notes
Types of Drugs or Substances Abused
- Stimulants, also called "uppers," increase energy, alertness, and attention. Doctors prescribe them for medical conditions like neurological disorders, asthma, and respiratory ailments.
- Examples include cocaine, made from coca leaves, and methamphetamine, which strongly stimulates the central nervous system.
Depressants
- Depressants, or "downers," slow down brain activity. They treat anxiety and sleep disorders, creating relaxation and drowsiness.
- Types include tranquilizers (mild effects), barbiturates (more potent), and hypnotics (strongest), often used for sleep disorders.
Narcotics
- Narcotics, or "pain killers," slow the central nervous system. Doctors prescribe them for pain relief, coughs, and diarrhea.
- Examples include opium, derived from poppy seeds, morphine (a pain reliever), heroin (a treatment for tuberculosis), and hallucinogens, which alter senses and cause hallucinations.
Inhalants
- Inhalants are substances that produce vapor, affecting mood and behavior when inhaled.
- Examples include rugby, nail polish remover, gasoline, nitrous oxide, and furniture polish.
Methamphetamine (Shabu)
- Methamphetamine, also known as shabu, is a highly addictive stimulant. It's sometimes called "poor man's cocaine" due to its lower cost.
- It's abused by smoking, injecting, snorting, or ingesting. This increases dopamine, causing intense pleasure but eventually damaging dopamine receptors, leading to an inability to feel pleasure.
Marijuana
- Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant and is smoked or vaporized.
- It can be rolled into a cigarette (joint) or placed in a hollowed-out cigarette (blunt).
Cocaine
- Cocaine is a powerful stimulant extracted from coca leaves.
- It's often used by snorting the powder form or injecting the liquid form.
- It significantly increases heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, creating a dangerous risk of heart attack, serious breathing problems, or potentially fatal increases in body temperature.
Prevention and Control of Substance Abuse
- Resistance skills or refusal skills are crucial to rejecting drugs and situations that promote drug use. Confidence, providing reasons for refusal, and using methods like the 'broken record' technique are all ways to develop these skills.
Verbal and Nonverbal Behaviors
- Match verbal behaviors with nonverbal behaviors to avoid situations of pressure to use harmful drugs.
Alternative to Drug Use
- Engage in activities like sports, volunteering, joining clubs, or pursuing hobbies to avoid drug use.
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Description
This quiz covers various categories of drugs and substances that are commonly abused. It includes information about stimulants, depressants, narcotics, and inhalants, detailing their effects and medical uses. Test your knowledge on these types and their impact on health.
