CSAMS Ethical Guidelines & Substance
Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Narcotic medication used to help quit opiates and reduce
withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone Narcotic drug used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in heroin addiction and as
a pain reliever.
Benzodiazepines Depressants that produce sedation, relieve anxiety, and reduce seizures,
including Valium and Xanax.
Stimulants Substances that produce exhilaration and increase activity, like
methamphetamine and cocaine.
Depressants Substances that produce euphoria, impaired mental functioning, and relaxed
muscles, including alcohol and benzodiazepines.
, CSAMS Ethical Guidelines & Substance
Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Hallucinogens Substances that cause hallucinations and altered perceptions, such as LSD
and mushrooms.
Marijuana Psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant, containing THC as the
main active ingredient.
Reverse Tolerance State where a user achieves desired effects with less drug than
previously used.
Amotivation Syndrome Chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by lack of activity and
changes in personality, often associated with long-term cannabis use.
Synthetic Marijuana (Spice/K2) Substance that mimics marijuana's effects, marketed
under names like K2 and Spice.
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Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Bath Salts Mind-altering drugs that act as strong CNS stimulants, potentially leading to
serious adverse reactions.
Krokodil Highly addictive drug causing rapid damage to the central nervous system and
skin.
MDMA Synthetic drug acting as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, commonly known as
Ecstasy or Molly.
Rohypnol (AKA Date Rape, Roofies) Central Nervous System depressant with sedative
and hypnotic effects, not approved for medical use in the US.
Cocaine Powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant, causing increased alertness and
euphoria.
Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Narcotic medication used to help quit opiates and reduce
withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone Narcotic drug used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in heroin addiction and as
a pain reliever.
Benzodiazepines Depressants that produce sedation, relieve anxiety, and reduce seizures,
including Valium and Xanax.
Stimulants Substances that produce exhilaration and increase activity, like
methamphetamine and cocaine.
Depressants Substances that produce euphoria, impaired mental functioning, and relaxed
muscles, including alcohol and benzodiazepines.
, CSAMS Ethical Guidelines & Substance
Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Hallucinogens Substances that cause hallucinations and altered perceptions, such as LSD
and mushrooms.
Marijuana Psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant, containing THC as the
main active ingredient.
Reverse Tolerance State where a user achieves desired effects with less drug than
previously used.
Amotivation Syndrome Chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by lack of activity and
changes in personality, often associated with long-term cannabis use.
Synthetic Marijuana (Spice/K2) Substance that mimics marijuana's effects, marketed
under names like K2 and Spice.
, CSAMS Ethical Guidelines & Substance
Abuse Classifications Questions With
Solutions
Bath Salts Mind-altering drugs that act as strong CNS stimulants, potentially leading to
serious adverse reactions.
Krokodil Highly addictive drug causing rapid damage to the central nervous system and
skin.
MDMA Synthetic drug acting as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, commonly known as
Ecstasy or Molly.
Rohypnol (AKA Date Rape, Roofies) Central Nervous System depressant with sedative
and hypnotic effects, not approved for medical use in the US.
Cocaine Powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant, causing increased alertness and
euphoria.
