ILLEGAL DRUGS Chelsea Shulfer 1 What are

ILLEGAL DRUGS Chelsea Shulfer

1. What are synthetic drugs? A. Street drugs B. Chemical substances produced artificially C. Drugs that lead to other serious drug use D. Strong or fatal reaction to taking a large amount of drugs

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Synthetic Drugs l As the popularity of synthetic drugs has grown , seizure rates have increased also. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the worldwide number of users of amphetamine (stimulants) is higher than the combined number of heroin and cocaine users.

2. How much money do illegal drugs cost the American Society? A. $89 million B. $50 billion C. $95 million D. $67 billion

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Costs to society! It costs the society an estimated $67 billion. This includes cost in health, social, and criminal costs. That doesn’t include law enforcement and courts and many other costs.

3. If a mother smokes during the pregnancy, is the baby addicted also? True False

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Drugs and Pregnancy Like FAS, if a mother uses drugs during the pregnancy the baby will be born addicted to drugs. The baby will then go through withdrawal a few days after birth.

4. Which answer is not part of the four main groups of psychoactive drugs? A. Hallucinogens B. Stimulants C. Amphetamines D. Depressants

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Psychoactive Drugs Amphetamines are a type of drug, but it is part of the stimulant group. Medical use for amphetamines has declined greatly in recent years.

5. What does PCP stand for? A. Phencyclidine B. Mescaline C. Anabolic Steroids D. Codeine

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PCP Phencyclidine, known as PCP or angel dust. It is a very powerful and dangerous hallucinogen. PCP can make a person feel distant and detached from their surroundings. l

6. What is one of the two kinds of Cannabis? A. Anabolic Steroids B. Hashish C. Inhalants D. Heroin

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Cannabis l Cannabis is the scientific name for the hemp plant, which is used as an illegal drugs in two forms. Marijuana and Hashish, or “hash” are the two forms cannabis can be found in.

7. Cannabis is a hallucinogen. What other effects does it also have? A. Depressant B. Inhalant C. Stimulant D. Both A and C

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Cannabis: Hallucinogen l Cannabis alters your senses, coordination, and reaction time and can interrupt your ability to make rational and healthful decisions. It is in fact a hallucinogen but it can also have the effects of both a depressant and a stimulant.

8. Which of the following isn’t a inhalant? A. Spray Paint B. Glue C. Lighter Fluid D. None of the above

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Inhalants l Most inhalants depress the central nervous system and produce effects similar to those of alcohol. Heavy use of inhalants can result in liver and kidney damage.

9. What is ecstasy considered? A. Synthetic Drug B. Designer Drug C. Look-Alike Drug

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Designer Drugs l Designer drugs are synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens. One of the most known designer drugs is ecstasy.

10. Which is not a support group? A. Cocaine Anonymous B. Outpatient Programs C. Marijuana Anonymous D. None Of The Above

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11. Drug-Free School zones are how many feet of schools? A. 2, 000 B. 1, 000 C. 3, 000 D. 500

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Drug-Free School Zones l These areas within 1, 000 feet of schools and designated by signs, within which people caught selling drugs receive especially tough penalties.

12. In school, can they search your lockers? A. Yes B. No

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Efforts In School l Schools are trying to cut down the drug use, so they are now having drug education, suspensions and expulsions for drug use, police and security guards in halls, and many more things.

13. What are drug watches? Organized _______efforts by neighborhood residents to patrol, monitor, report, and otherwise help try to stop drug deals and drug use. A. Community B. State C. Country D. County

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Drug Watches l Communities across the nation are taking action to protect their neighborhoods. Give volunteers noisemakers, megaphones, civilian street patrols, and cell phones to report drug deals.

14. What is tolerance? A. A chemical need for a drug B. Physiological and Psychological dependence C. Needing more and more of a drug to get the same effect D. A drug is needed to feel good

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Tolerance l Tolerance is a danger of substance abuse. When someone needs more and more of a substance it is called tolerance. Eventually people need it just to function.

15. Which of the following is not a reason people start using drugs? A. Escape from problems B. Want to fit in, relax, or seem mature C. Perform better in sports D. Get better grades

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Why People Start Using Drugs l There are many reasons that people begin to use drugs. Some reasons are because they see other people doing it so it seems ok to do. This is just one of the many reasons that people begin.

16. Which of the following is not an effect of hallucinogens? A. Sense Perception B. Alters Mood C. Alters eating ability D. Alters thoughts

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Hallucinogen l People may hear of see things that are not really there if they are hallucinating. The most common abused narcotics are PCP, LSD, and mescaline.

17. What is the first step to be drug-free? A. Make a clear and deliberate decision to stay drug-free B. Finding healthful ways to have fun and enjoy life C. Tapping into your creativity D. Thinking about your true purpose and how you can put your life to good use

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Being Drug-Free l Making a commitment to abstain from drugs is a positive decision. It does not mean that you will be deprived of friends or fun. Being drug-free means being able to savor life’s true pleasures and deal with its problems.

18. Peer Pressure can be intense during the teen years. A. True B. False

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Peer Pressure l Most teenagers have been confronted with a situation where drugs were involved. They may have been pressured to buy, try, or sell drugs,

19. What is the name for the crime of using or selling any substances that are illegal? A. Synthetic Drug B. Illicit Drug C. Illegal drug D. Man-made drug

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Illicit Drugs l Illicit drugs use includes the selling of prescription medicines on the street. People who use illegal drugs are guilty of the crime called illicit drug.

20. Substance abuse is any ______ use or chemical substance for non-medical use. A. Necessary B. Physical C. Unnecessary D. Drug

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Substance Abuse l Substance abuse includes overuse or multiple use of a drug, including alcohol taken in combination with other drugs.

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