NC BLET Controlled Substances questions with correct answers

Narcotics - Answer Drugs that act on the Central Nervous System, and produce a sleep like state. They are used in medicine, but heavily abused on the street. Both physically and pyschologically addictive. CNS - Answer Central Nervous System Examples of Narcotics - Answer Opium, Heroin, Dilaudid, and Demerol. Stimulants - Answer Affect the CNS, and create a feeling of excitement, greater energy, and alertness. May or may not be physically and psychologically addictive. Examples of Stimulants - Answer Most common is cocaine. Others include methamphetamine and amphetamines. Depressants - Answer They depress the CNS and pyschomotor activity. Examples of Depressants - Answer Alcohol is the most widely used. Other examples include barbiturates and sedative hypnotics. Hallucinogens - Answer Induce intense emotional feeling and cause hallucinations. Examples of Hallucinogens - Answer LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline or