CADC EXAM PREP 1 VERIFIED SOLUTION

Characteristics of PCP - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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) - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the opium poppy. Heroin - Ans Drug made chemically from morphine. Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone - Ans Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate Narcotics made in a laboratory. Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans Psychoactive chemical in cannabis which causes its mood altering effects. Hash oil contains up to 60% where as marijuana contains 7-15%. Alcohol - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 - Ans 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 . Long-term effects of Amphetamine - Ans Insomnia elevated blood pressure skin rashes irregular heartbeat. Eating disorders & nutritional problems result from appetite-