HEALTH FINAL REVIEW

What are inhalants?

• Dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis Sativa plant

• Laboratory-made drugs that produce a "high" similar to stimulants

• Opioids/Opiates

• Chemicals found in ordinary household products that people breathe in to get "high"

What does a stimulant do?

• Speeds up the Central Nervous System

• Relieves pain

• Slows the Central Nervous System

• Creates hallucinations

What is any substance that when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically?

• Food

• Water

• Drug

• Herbal Supplements

What type of drug is doctor's permission needed in order to use?

• Illegal Drugs

• Over-the- Counter Drugs

• Prescription Drugs

• None of the Above

True/False: Taking large amounts of pain relievers can lead to bleeding of the stomach or intestines.

• True

• False

True/False: It is safe to drink alcohol or use other drugs while taking medication.

• True

• False

What influences a teen to use drugs?

• To fit in

• To escape from a stressful life

• They lack family support

• All of the Above

What type of drug makes the user feel relaxed, causes drowsiness and decreases inhibition?

• Depressant

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogen

• None of the Above

A condition in which a person can no longer control his or her drug use is called:

When you take more of the same drug to receive the same high is known as:

• Problem Drinking

• Tolerance

• withdrawal

• addiction