Chapter 7 Drugs
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in the US all drugs covered by law that are some how restricted are called
controlled substance
what are hallucinogens
naturally occurring substances that can change normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods.
the most widely used hallucinogen in the US is
marijuana
what are hallucinogens?
marijuana, LSD, acid, PCP, MDMA, ecstasy, Ketamine
where do stimulants act on?
the central nervous system to make the user feel better and increase his or her energy alertness while suppressing appetite and fatigue
drugs that are stimulants are
cocaine, speed, crack, nicotine
what are analgesics
a drug that relieves pain
narcotics are
substances affecting the central nervous system to relieve pain
what drug affects the central nervous system?
narcotics & stimulants
what are narcotics?
OTC drugs, aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin, Morphine, heroin, Darvon, Percocet
what are depressants?
alcohol, barbiturates
a drug is _____
a natural or synthetic substance designed to affect humans (or other animals) psychologically or physiologically
what schedule has high potent job for abuse
schedule I
what are examples of schedule I drugs?
Heroin, LSD, weed, ecstasy
what are examples of schedule II drugs?
Cocain, morphine, amphetamine, PCP, Ritalin
what are examples of schedule III drugs?
Ketamine, intermediate acting barbiturates, anabolic steroids
what are examples of schedule IV drugs?
Stimulants and depressants like Valium, Xanax, Librium, phenobarbital, Darvon
what are examples of schedule V drugs?
Codeine found in low doses in cough medicine
what does DEA stand for
Drug Enforcement Agency
what is the mission of the DEA?
to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the US
LSD is a
hallucinogen
Ketamine is a
hallucinogen
amphetamines are
stimulants
cocaine is a
stimulant