Mr. Code's - Health 2 - Unit 3 study guide

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Another name of drugs that reduce or deaden pain

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Opioids

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These types of drugs will speed up the central nervous system

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Stimulants

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These drugs slow down the central nervous system

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Depressants

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When an addict has not had the drug for a period of time.

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Withdrawal

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Which of the following is the best definition of a drug? A substance that is sold on the streets, Any substance that reduces pain, A substance that changes the heart, Any substance that alters the brain

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Any substance that alters the brain

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If a person was taking an opioid and overdoses, they will be suffering from a condition of "Hypoxia". What is actually happening at this time?

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Decrease of oxygen to the brain

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What could be the cause of Johnny's overdose after he got out of prison? Options: He lost his tolerance while in prison, Pharmaceutical company made the drug stronger, He refused to take the drug again, so his body shut down., All the above are true

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He lost his tolerance while in prison

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A kind of synthetic drug produced in labs with mood-altering and stimulant properties, similar to amphetamines such as methamphetamine and to MDMA

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Bath salts - Flakka

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A mind-altering drug that may lead to hallucination. A person using this drug may show amazing strength, a distortion of sights, colors, sounds, self, and one's environment. It was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic.

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PCP

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Psilocybin is a compound that is naturally occurring fungal alkaloid—a chemical compound that is found in more than 100 species, is commonly referred to as what?

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Mushrooms