DSST Substance Abuse Questions With 100% Correct Answers

Opioids Antagonists - Answer-Drugs that blocks action of morphine, heroin or other opiods. Reverse respiratory depression Harrison Narcotic Act 1914 - Answer-Regulated sales of opiates and cocaine by making people who sold it register and pay tax. This act became seed for future regulations Naloxone (Narcan) - Answer-Used when someone overdoes on opiates Clonidine - Answer-opioid agonist drug used for heroin detox via patch. Withdrawals are flu-like symptoms Methodone - Answer-Leagal opioid used to treat withdrawal symptoms of heroin users Analgesic - Answer-another word for pain killer Depressants - Answer-Alcohol, barbituits, sedatives, inhalants, sleeping pills. depressants decrease the rate of vital physiological activities of the central nervous system. Hallucinogens (psychedelics) - Answer-LSD PCP MECALINE. effect sensory Stimulants - Answer-Cocaine, amphetamines, methamohetamines, caffeine, nicotine Xanthines - Answer-Most common stimulant found in chocolate, tea and coffee Free basing - Answer-turning cocaine into ether and smoking it. very explosive. replaced by crack Paranoid psychosis - Answer-caused by excessive use of cocaine or amphetamines. Auditory hallucinations Speed (Methamphetamine) - Answer-Cheaper and longer lasting than cocaine. Illict consumption comes from small labsCrystal Meth - Answer-Form of methamphetamine that is smoked Psychotherapeutics - Answer-prescribed to control mental problems/behaviors MDMA (Ecstas) Synthetic or designer drugs - Answer-produces stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. Causes euphoria, sensitivitiy to touch, lowered inhibitions Entactogens - Answer-enhance sense of touch. Sensory