Stimulants and Depressants

They slow the user down and are often called “downers.”

• Depressants

• Opioids

• Stimulants

• Hallucinogens

What are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, OCD, and other medical issues that prevent the person from fully relaxing?

• Hallucinogens

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Opioids

Also called “ice” or “glass.”

• Cocaine

• Rohypnol

• Methamphetamine

• Xanax

Treats anxiety and panic disorders

• Rohypnol

• Xanax

• Cocaine

• Methamphetamine

What are some effects of Stimulants?

• Paranoia

• Anxiety

• Stroke

• Relaxation

Which of the following are SHORT TERM effects of Cocaine?

• Extreme sensitivity to touch, sound, and sight

• Anger/irritability

• Lung damage

• Loss of smell, nosebleeds, runny nose, and trouble swallowing, if you snort it

Which of the following are LONG TERM effects of Cocaine?

• Extreme sensitivity to touch, sound, and sight

• Anger/irritability

• Lung damage

• Loss of smell, nosebleeds, runny nose, and trouble swallowing, if you snort it

What are usually prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy, and asthma?

• Hallucinogens

• Stimulants

• Depressants

• Opioids

Adderall can be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

• True

• False

Which of the following are effects of methamphetamine?

• An intense, initial "rush" that may persist for 30 minutes.

• Significant weight loss.

• Unpredictable behavior.

• Tremors or convulsions