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Health
Mr. Yunker Chp. 26 - Test |
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What is the category that barbiturates, tranquilizers, and methaqualone fall into?
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Depressants
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Define illegal drugs
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street drugs, or those substances which are illegal for people to make, use, buy, or sell
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What is hashish?
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it is a form of cannabis that is usually sold in small brown chunks that are smoked in a pipe
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What is true of a regular marijuana user?
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1) loss of motivation
2) paranoia 3) lack of energy |
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What are inhalants?
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they are substances with fumes that people breathe in order to give a hallucinogenic high, which can result in severe health problems
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What are look-alike drugs?
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1) the user doesn't know what they are getting 2) they make diagnosis and treatment difficult 3) they are dangerous when mixed with other drugs
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What is ecstasy?
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it is a stimulant and hallucinogen, and is a DESIGNER DRUG
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What type of zone is the following: areas where tough penalties awarded to persons caught selling drugs
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These areas are within 1,000 feet of schools and are called DRUG FREE ZONES-stiff penalties are given to those caught selling drugs in them
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What are drug watches?
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a community effort in which residents patrol and report drug deals and drug use in their neighborhood
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T/F Anabolic steroid use can cause mood swings and rage.
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TRUE
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T/F Hashish is derived from opium.
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FALSE
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T/F Over 50 % of teens in this country have tried marijuana.
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FALSE
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T/F The use of amphetamines does not lead to addiction.
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FALSE
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T/F More teens are trying heroin than ever before, and more heroin users are showing up in hospital emergency rooms.
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TRUE
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T/F Using legally prescribed medicine for nonmedical reasons is an example of substance abuse.
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TRUE
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T/F Drugs that are natural, or extracted from plants, are legal.
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FALSE
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T/F Teens in the U.S. are now using drugs at younger ages than ever before.
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TRUE
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T/F Cannabis smoke contains more carcinogens than cigarette smoke.
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TRUE
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What is substance abuse?
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any unnecessary use of chemical substances which is used for nonmedical purposes
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What are hallucinogens?
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they are drugs that alter the moods, thoughts, sense perceptions, of the users, and also affects vision, hearing, smell, and touch
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Define illicit drug use?
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it is the use or sale of any substances that are illegal or otherwise not permitted
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What are stimulants?
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they are drugs that speed up the central nervous system
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Define gateway drugs
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they are drugs that can lead to other serious and dangerous drug use
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What is paranoia?
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it is an irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others
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What is euphoria?
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it is a feeling of intense well-being or elation that may be followed by a complete letdown
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What is an overdose?
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it is a strong or fatal reaction that occurs when a person takes a large amount of a drug
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