CADC I Exam Prep 1 Study Guide 2024/2025

CADC I Exam Prep 1 Study Guide 2024/2025 Characteristics of PCP - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the opium poppy. Heroin - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug made chemically from morphine. Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone - CORRECT ANSWER-Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate Narcotics made in a laboratory. Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates - CORRECT ANSWER-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.