Substance Abuse

The group of drugs that slow body functions is _____.

• hallucinogens

• depressants

• nicotine

• over-the-counter

Medicinal drugs that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription are called _____ drugs.

• cocaine

• depressants

• nicotine

• over-the-counter

The group of drugs that cause the user to see, hear, or smell things that do not exist are ______.

• depressants

• hallucinogens

• over-the-counter

• withdrawal

Which organ is most

affected by drinking alcohol?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

• Brain

Symptoms experienced when

one doesn’t get the drug

they are addicted to is called

• Tolerance

• Dependence

• Withdrawal

Prescription drugs

• A legal drug that helps the body fight injury, illness, or disease.
• A medicine That is sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor's prescription.
• A drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy.
• A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.

Mixing depressants is dangerous..

• Produces double sadness

• They can slow brain function and stop breathing

• Leads to a heart attack or stroke

• Choke to death on vomit

Narcotic

• A chemical that affects brain activity; also known as a "mood-altering" drug.
• A class of depressant drugs; also called sedative-hypnotics.
• An illegal opiate made from morphine in a laboratory.
• Any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants.

Stimulant

• Prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers."
• A type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system.
• A stimulant that is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful.
• A drug that is a powerful but short-acting stimulant.

Methamphetamine

• A type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system.
• Prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers."
• A drug that is a powerful but short-acting stimulant.
• A stimulant that is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful.