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Fetal alcohol syndrome - ANSWER-A child born with this condition may suffer
permanent impairment. Characteristics of the condition include low birth weight,
smaller head circumference, abnormal formation of the nose, small fingernails,
smaller stature, poor joint movement, ear abnormalities, and mental retardation
Alcoholism - ANSWER-when a person is unable to choose whether he or she will
drink and is unable to stop drinking
Barbiturates - ANSWER-depressants. Generally known as downers. Often taken as
a way of escaping from the problems of daily living.
Narcotics - ANSWER-produced for the most part from opium and its derivatives.
act on the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. They are excellent
painkillers, but they can be highly addictive. Opium, morphine, codeine, heroin
Stimulants - ANSWER-drugs that speed up the nervous system. Increase heart
rate, blood pressure, and amount of circulating blood sugar. Constrict the blood
vessels and dilate bronchial tubes and the pupils of the eyes
,Caffeine - ANSWER-most common stimulant. Contained in coffee, tea, cola drinks,
and chocolate. Absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and reaches a peak blood
level in about 30-60 minutes. Increases mental alertness and provides a feeling of
energy. High doses can overstimulate and cause nervousness and increased heart
rate. Can also cause sleeplessness, excitement, and irritability. In some cases,
high doses can induce convulsions.
Amphetamines - ANSWER-uppers. Have limited legitimate and useful medical
applications, but because of their wide availability, they are often abused. Ritalin,
Sudafed, Adderall.
Methamphetamine (Meth) - ANSWER-potent and commonly abused form of
amphetamine. White, odorless, and bitter-tasting powder. Also called speed. An
illegal, highly addictive drug that is cheaper and has longer-lasting effects than
cocaine does.
Cocaine - ANSWER-Known as snow or coke. Most often found in the form of a white
powder, which is usually sniffed or snorted up the nostrils or smoked. Taken to
produce a feeling of intense euphoria and boundless energy. As this fades,
depression follows, along with the strong desire for another dose
Freebasing - ANSWER-A process used for purifying or refining cocaine. Produces
a more potent form of cocaine that has an accelerated and intense high. The drug
is heated to a high temperature and mixed with other substances, some highly
volatile, resulting in explosion on occasion
,Crack or rock - ANSWER-A form of cocaine. Gets its name from the sound made by
the crystals when heated or from their rocklike appearance
Tobacco - ANSWER-can be sniffed in the form of snuff, chewed (placed between
the gum and lips), or smoked
Nicotine - ANSWER-The primary drug in tobacco. Stimulant. Causes elevation of
blood pressure, faster heart rate, constriction of blood vessels, and lower skin
temperature.
Tars - ANSWER-term chemicals in cigarette smoke known collectively as.
Identified as carcinogens, or cancer-causing agents
Sidestream smoke - ANSWER-smoke that comes from a burning cigarette
Secondhand smoke - ANSWER-exhaled from the smoker. This smoke has much
higher concentrations of some irritating and hazardous substances(ex. carbon
monoxide) than mainstream smoke does.
Mainstream smoke - ANSWER-Smoke that is drawn through tobacco while inhaling
, Marijuana - ANSWER-third most popular recreational drug in the United States. A
prepared mixture of the crushed leaves, flowers, small branches, stems, and seed
of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. Acts a sedative in low doses and a hallucinogen
at higher doses. It increases heart rate and appetite, decreases short term
memory, and distorts time
Inhalants - ANSWER-substances that are inhaled to produce altered states.
Classified as volatile solvents and aerosols.
Huffing - ANSWER-Ingesting inhalants through the mouth
Designer drugs - ANSWER-substances produced synthetically by underground
chemists and sold under the false assumption that they are some other drug.
Compounds are altered to give the appearance of the original drug, and, to some
extent, the effects, but the drugs contain only legal substances. Often called look-
alikes
Club drugs - ANSWER-refers to a wide variety of drugs often used at all-night
dance parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and concerts. Can impair senses, memory,
judgment, and coordination. Some common effects include loss of muscle and
motor control, blurred vision, and seizures. Most are odorless and tasteless.
Some are made in a powder or liquid form that makes the drug easier to slip into
a drink without a person's knowledge.
recent |COMPLETE MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Fetal alcohol syndrome - ANSWER-A child born with this condition may suffer
permanent impairment. Characteristics of the condition include low birth weight,
smaller head circumference, abnormal formation of the nose, small fingernails,
smaller stature, poor joint movement, ear abnormalities, and mental retardation
Alcoholism - ANSWER-when a person is unable to choose whether he or she will
drink and is unable to stop drinking
Barbiturates - ANSWER-depressants. Generally known as downers. Often taken as
a way of escaping from the problems of daily living.
Narcotics - ANSWER-produced for the most part from opium and its derivatives.
act on the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. They are excellent
painkillers, but they can be highly addictive. Opium, morphine, codeine, heroin
Stimulants - ANSWER-drugs that speed up the nervous system. Increase heart
rate, blood pressure, and amount of circulating blood sugar. Constrict the blood
vessels and dilate bronchial tubes and the pupils of the eyes
,Caffeine - ANSWER-most common stimulant. Contained in coffee, tea, cola drinks,
and chocolate. Absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and reaches a peak blood
level in about 30-60 minutes. Increases mental alertness and provides a feeling of
energy. High doses can overstimulate and cause nervousness and increased heart
rate. Can also cause sleeplessness, excitement, and irritability. In some cases,
high doses can induce convulsions.
Amphetamines - ANSWER-uppers. Have limited legitimate and useful medical
applications, but because of their wide availability, they are often abused. Ritalin,
Sudafed, Adderall.
Methamphetamine (Meth) - ANSWER-potent and commonly abused form of
amphetamine. White, odorless, and bitter-tasting powder. Also called speed. An
illegal, highly addictive drug that is cheaper and has longer-lasting effects than
cocaine does.
Cocaine - ANSWER-Known as snow or coke. Most often found in the form of a white
powder, which is usually sniffed or snorted up the nostrils or smoked. Taken to
produce a feeling of intense euphoria and boundless energy. As this fades,
depression follows, along with the strong desire for another dose
Freebasing - ANSWER-A process used for purifying or refining cocaine. Produces
a more potent form of cocaine that has an accelerated and intense high. The drug
is heated to a high temperature and mixed with other substances, some highly
volatile, resulting in explosion on occasion
,Crack or rock - ANSWER-A form of cocaine. Gets its name from the sound made by
the crystals when heated or from their rocklike appearance
Tobacco - ANSWER-can be sniffed in the form of snuff, chewed (placed between
the gum and lips), or smoked
Nicotine - ANSWER-The primary drug in tobacco. Stimulant. Causes elevation of
blood pressure, faster heart rate, constriction of blood vessels, and lower skin
temperature.
Tars - ANSWER-term chemicals in cigarette smoke known collectively as.
Identified as carcinogens, or cancer-causing agents
Sidestream smoke - ANSWER-smoke that comes from a burning cigarette
Secondhand smoke - ANSWER-exhaled from the smoker. This smoke has much
higher concentrations of some irritating and hazardous substances(ex. carbon
monoxide) than mainstream smoke does.
Mainstream smoke - ANSWER-Smoke that is drawn through tobacco while inhaling
, Marijuana - ANSWER-third most popular recreational drug in the United States. A
prepared mixture of the crushed leaves, flowers, small branches, stems, and seed
of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. Acts a sedative in low doses and a hallucinogen
at higher doses. It increases heart rate and appetite, decreases short term
memory, and distorts time
Inhalants - ANSWER-substances that are inhaled to produce altered states.
Classified as volatile solvents and aerosols.
Huffing - ANSWER-Ingesting inhalants through the mouth
Designer drugs - ANSWER-substances produced synthetically by underground
chemists and sold under the false assumption that they are some other drug.
Compounds are altered to give the appearance of the original drug, and, to some
extent, the effects, but the drugs contain only legal substances. Often called look-
alikes
Club drugs - ANSWER-refers to a wide variety of drugs often used at all-night
dance parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and concerts. Can impair senses, memory,
judgment, and coordination. Some common effects include loss of muscle and
motor control, blurred vision, and seizures. Most are odorless and tasteless.
Some are made in a powder or liquid form that makes the drug easier to slip into
a drink without a person's knowledge.
