Illegal Drugs

The substance abuser becomes used to the drug. The substance abuser needs more and more of the drug to achieve the same effect.

• addiction

• tolerance

• psychological dependence

• physiological dependance

This is a physical or mental dependence on a drug. People who are addicted to a substance may have trouble stopping its use on their own. Professional help is often needed to stop using illegal drugs.

• addiction

• tolerance

• psychological dependance

• physiological dependence

_______________ are substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give effect.

• stimulants

• depressants

• inhalants

• hallucinogens

Psychoactive drugs are chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain.

• true

• false

______________ are drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions. The sense of vision, hearing, smell, and touch are all affected by these drugs. LSD is one of these drugs. 

• depressants

• stimulants

• hallucinogens

• inhalants

_____________ are drugs that speed up the central nervous system (CNS). The nicotine in tobacco are examples. 

• opiates

• inhanlants

• depressants

• stimulants

An overdose is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug.

• true

• false

Fentanyl is in the drug category known as: 

• stimulants

• depressants

• opioids

• hallucinogens

Fentanyl is _________________ than heroin.

• stronger

• weaker

Naloxone (commonly known as 'Narcan') works to reverse the effects of an Opioid overdose (ie. Fentanyl) if used within the first 30 to 90 minutes after overdosing.This can save someone's life, even if on the brink of death. 

• true

• false