Drugs and the brain

Dopamine is .....

• a chemical in the brain linked to sensation of pleasure

• a chemical found in the drugs that affects the brain

• region in the brain involved in emotions

A drug that speeds up the activity of the body and the brain.

• Stimulant

• Depressant

• none of the choices

Cocaine or crack use can result in which of the following?

• You become a better dancer

• You get better looking

• heart attack

• calmness

What is the chemical in marijuana that has psychoactive effects?

• Dopamine

• MDMA

• Cannabis

• THC

This classification of drug distorts your perception and will cause a person to see & hear things that may not be there.

• Opiates

• Stimulates

• Hallucinogens

• Psychoactive

Alcohol ______ the central nervous system

• slows down

• speeds up

• does nothing to

• controls

The amount of alcohol in the body is referred to

• Alcohol Level
• Intoxication
• Blood Alcohol Concentration
• Alcoholism

Another name for cocaine is

• liquor

• roids

• blow

• mushrooms

Another name for Hallucinogens is

• liquor

• roids

• blow

• mushrooms

meth can be described as

• very addictive, can be chewed or smoked

• very powerful and addictive. Might cause a corroded or dry mouth

• a drug that is very addictive, and can cause paranoia, found in plants in South America

• a sedative drug