UPTP TEST 3 VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Narcotics:
Are derived from the opium poppy plant
Narcotic Depressants:
Morphine,
Codeine, Heroin, Dilaudid, Methadone
Heroin:
Schedule I, the 3 most common types are Asian white, Mexican brown and black tar.
Smoking or “Chasing the Dragon”- Reaches brain in 7 seconds
Non-Narcotic Depressants:
,Tranquilizers: For relief of anxiety and used as a muscle relaxer.
Alcohol: Most abused than all the other drugs combined.
Barbiturates: For relief of anxiety and sedation. The effect of an overdose is similar to being
intoxicated but without the smell of alcohol.
stimulant classification of drugs
Cocaine and Amphetamine Compounds
five drugs within the hallucinogenic classification
· Cannabis: A plant producing marijuana (leaves) and hashish (resin). THC is the alkaloid
responsible for the psychoactive effects.
· Peyote: Small cactus containing alkaloid mescaline. Legally used by Native American
Church, can be chewed, smoked, or mixed with tea.
· Psychedelic Mushrooms: Alkaloids are psilocin, found in cow manure. Can be absorbed
through skin.
,· PCP: Originally used as a human anesthetic and animal tranquilizer. Causes
unpredictable, psychotic behavior. User is immune from pain. Also absorbed through skin.
"Club" and "Date Rape" drugs
MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine, Rohypnol, GHB, GBL
Depressants: symptoms of immediate use
Feeling of Euphoria, Sleeping on the nod, constricted pupils, Marks or Tracks
Stimulants: symptoms of immediate use
Feeling of Euphoria, dilated pupils, rapid speech, reduced fatigue, loss of appetite.
Hallucinogens: symptoms of immediate use
Euphoria and Relaxed inhibitions, impaired perception of time/distance, dry mouth, and
increased appetite.
, Depressants withdrawal symptoms:
Mega Flu-like symptoms, Nausea, cramps, vomiting and Diarrhea.
Stimulants withdrawal symptoms:
Profound/ deep depression, agitation, irritability, disorientation apathy and lethargy long
periods of sleep.
Hallucinogens withdrawal symptoms:
Insomnia, Restlessness, mental confusion, decreased appetite, and aggression.
Marijuana
the only Hallucinogen with withdrawal symptoms.
Narcotics:
Are derived from the opium poppy plant
Narcotic Depressants:
Morphine,
Codeine, Heroin, Dilaudid, Methadone
Heroin:
Schedule I, the 3 most common types are Asian white, Mexican brown and black tar.
Smoking or “Chasing the Dragon”- Reaches brain in 7 seconds
Non-Narcotic Depressants:
,Tranquilizers: For relief of anxiety and used as a muscle relaxer.
Alcohol: Most abused than all the other drugs combined.
Barbiturates: For relief of anxiety and sedation. The effect of an overdose is similar to being
intoxicated but without the smell of alcohol.
stimulant classification of drugs
Cocaine and Amphetamine Compounds
five drugs within the hallucinogenic classification
· Cannabis: A plant producing marijuana (leaves) and hashish (resin). THC is the alkaloid
responsible for the psychoactive effects.
· Peyote: Small cactus containing alkaloid mescaline. Legally used by Native American
Church, can be chewed, smoked, or mixed with tea.
· Psychedelic Mushrooms: Alkaloids are psilocin, found in cow manure. Can be absorbed
through skin.
,· PCP: Originally used as a human anesthetic and animal tranquilizer. Causes
unpredictable, psychotic behavior. User is immune from pain. Also absorbed through skin.
"Club" and "Date Rape" drugs
MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine, Rohypnol, GHB, GBL
Depressants: symptoms of immediate use
Feeling of Euphoria, Sleeping on the nod, constricted pupils, Marks or Tracks
Stimulants: symptoms of immediate use
Feeling of Euphoria, dilated pupils, rapid speech, reduced fatigue, loss of appetite.
Hallucinogens: symptoms of immediate use
Euphoria and Relaxed inhibitions, impaired perception of time/distance, dry mouth, and
increased appetite.
, Depressants withdrawal symptoms:
Mega Flu-like symptoms, Nausea, cramps, vomiting and Diarrhea.
Stimulants withdrawal symptoms:
Profound/ deep depression, agitation, irritability, disorientation apathy and lethargy long
periods of sleep.
Hallucinogens withdrawal symptoms:
Insomnia, Restlessness, mental confusion, decreased appetite, and aggression.
Marijuana
the only Hallucinogen with withdrawal symptoms.
