Flashcards on Understanding Drug Addiction and Prevention
Understanding Drug Addiction & Prevention: A Student Guide
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Drugs and Addictions
22 cards
Card 1
Question: According to the text, what is a "drug"?
Answer: Any substance, other than food, whose frequent use alters the body or mind and can lead to addiction.
Card 2
Question: Provide examples of legal drugs.
Answer: Alcohol, tobacco, medications.
Card 3
Question: List examples of illegal drugs mentioned in the text.
Answer: Heroin, hashish, cocaine, LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine.
Card 4
Question: What are cannabinoids, and what effects can they have?
Answer: Cannabinoids include marijuana and hashish; they can have some effects of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
Card 5
Question: What are inhalants, and why are they dangerous?
Answer: Inhalants are substances like glues, thinners, and aerosols that are breathed in (sniffed or huffed); they act immediately and can cause sudden death.
Card 6
Question: What are steroids used for, and why are they sometimes abused?
Answer: Steroids are medications prescribed to treat various illnesses (taken orally or by injection); they are abused by athletes and others who want to enha
Card 7
Question: What are prescription medications, and how can they be abused?
Answer: Prescription medications are used for treatment but can be abused if taken excessively or without medical indication.
Card 8
Question: What are the main categories of drugs by effect?
Answer: Depressants (sedatives), narcotics/opioids, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
Card 9
Question: How do depressants work, and provide examples.
Answer: Depressants ("downers") slow down and suppress the central nervous system; examples include alcohol, sleeping pills, and some tranquilizers.
Card 10
Question: What are narcotics/opioids, and what are their effects?
Answer: Narcotics/opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine, opium) reduce the sensation of pain and induce feelings of euphoria.