Characteristics of PCP correct answers Phencyclidine recongized as a hallucinogen, can also act as a stimulant & pain killer. Comes in several forms: powder liquid or tablet. Its often combined with other substances such as LSD or marijuana. Has been used medically as an anesthetic on humans as wel...
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Characteristics of PCP correct answers Phencyclidine recongized as a hallucinogen, can also act
as a stimulant & pain killer. Comes in several forms: powder liquid or tablet. Its often combined
with other substances such as LSD or marijuana. Has been used medically as an anesthetic on
humans as well as hosres. Steet names are "angel dust" & "horse tranquilizer."
Characteristics of LSD correct answers A hallucinogen so strong one the size of an asprin equals
3000 doses. Street name is "acid" Its white powder can be bought in capsules, tablets, also put in
candy, cookies, or absorebed into paper, postage stamps & ink blottters.
Benzodiazepines / Tranquilizers correct answers Presciption drugs that given to help relieve
anxiety and treat some side effects of alcohol withdrawal. Brand names include Valium,
Librium, Ativan & Serax.
Valium (Diazepam) correct answers Best known street drug because its easy to attain & provides
a moderate high. Very dangerous when users combine it with alcohol which also depresses the
central nervous system.
Characteristics of amphetamines correct answers Drugs in the stimulant class known as speed,
uppers, or bennies. Used medically to treat narcolepsy & ADHD. In the past they were used to
treat obesity & depression, but is now against the law to use for these purposes.
Characteristics of Opiate Narcorics correct answers Usually thought of as pain killing drug or
analgesics. These drugs have high potential to cause addiction. The physical effect of use is an
intense feeling of well-being & euphoria. They are divided into 2 groups -- natually occurring &
synthetic.
Morphine & Codeine correct answers Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the
opium poppy.
Heroin correct answers Drug made chemically from morphine.
Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone correct answers Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate
Narcotics made in a laboratory.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates correct answers Stomach cramps, diarrhea, runny nose, tears,
yawning, goose bumps, & genneral sense of insecurity. They lessen in severity in a few days, but
may take weeks or months to completely subside.
Characteristics of Crack correct answers Stimulant drug made from cocaine powder street named
"rock." Smoking it provides a quicker rush than sniffing cocaine. Use creates euphoria often
prescribed as a whole body orgasm, followed vy a crash which includes anxiety, paranoia, &
extreme fatigue.
, Characteristics of Cocaine correct answers Stimulant in fine white powder form. Use causes the
brain to relase dopamine & norepinephrine causing a euphoric state. Street names include coke
snow flake & stardust. Users sniff inject or smoke it known as free basing.
Characteristics of Cannabis correct answers Mood altering drug made from the flowers of the
plant cannabis sativa. Forms include marijuana, hashish & hash Oil. It is usually smoked but can
be put into food & eaten.
THC / Tetrahydrocannabinol correct answers Psychoactive chemical in cannabis which causes
its mood altering effects. Hash oil contains up to 60% where as marijuana contains 7-15%.
Alcohol correct answers A sedative that depresses rhe central nervous system. Effecta include
lowering of inhibitions relaxation & inhibition of good judgement decreased reaction time & fine
muscle coordination.
Short-term effect of PCP correct answers Effects vary greatly from person to person because it
can act as both a stimulant & depressant. Some find it difficult to concentrate & communicate.
Some have a sense of separation from surroundings, confusion, unreal perceptions of time, space
& body images.
Long-term effects of PCP correct answers Known effects include speech problems memory loss
depression & anxiety. Flashbacks can occur days or even months after use which may include
hallucinations & sensations felt during use.
Short-term effects of LSD correct answers Effects begin w/in a few minutes & can last as long as
12 hours. Sight hearing & taste can be affected. Causes increase in blood pressure dialated pupils
nausea chills & fever numbness & rapid heart beat. Long-term memory is exceptionally clear &
strong while short-term memory is almost non-existent.
Long-term effects of LSD correct answers Effects are most often manifested in flashbacks where
all of the short-term effects are experienced all over again. Heavy users are characterized by
apathy no interest in the future very little patience or ability to cope with frustration. Also run the
risk of developing chronic psychosis.
Short-term effects of Tranquilizer use correct answers Effects include reduced anxiety tensoin
calmness drowsiness slight problems w/ memory & thinking. Fatigue reduced inhibition &
clumsiness have also been noted.
Long-term effects of Tranquilizers correct answers Headaches lack of energy irritability &
sexual problems. Abuse can cause problems w/ memory thinking judgement muscle weakness
slurring of speech anxiety & insomnia. An overdose can cause coma.
Short-term effects of Amphetamines correct answers Effect very individually. Increase in blood
sugar inability to sleep increased alertness & tremors are all possible. Other side effects might
include diarrhea rapid heartbeat increase urine output dry mouth or rapid breathing. Higher
dosage use can produce panic depression & irritability .
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