Drug CategoriesVersión en línea Match the drug category with the correct definition and short/ long term effects por Meaghan Fitzgerald 1 Club drugs 2 Depressants 3 Hallucinogens 4 Inhalants 5 Marijuana 6 Opiates 7 Performance drugs 8 Stimulants Drugs that are used at dance clubs, bars, raves, and parties. Can include many types of drugs. Examples include GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, and Ecstasy. muscle relaxation increased energy changes in perceptions heartbeats faster, blood pressure rises body temperature rises anxiety, panic or confusion sweating and chills loss of muscle control problems sleeping, changes in sleep patterns confusion and memory problems anxiety disorders depression paranoia permanent heart, brain, and lung damage Drugs that slow down the central nervous system. Prescription versions may be used to treat anxiety or sleeplessness. Examples include alcohol and benzodiazepines such as Valium. feeling drowsy and calm sleepiness trouble focusing become clumsy slower breathing and heart rate body temperature drops nausea memory problems fatigue problems with motor skills and speech permanent liver, heart, and brain damage Drugs that alter the user’s perceptions and cause changes in the way a person sees, hears, or experiences touch. Some are found in nature, others are chemicals created in a lab. Examples include LSD, peyote, psilocybin (from mushrooms), and PCP (a chemical used as an animal tranquilizer). mood swings and strong emotions see, hear or feel things that aren’t real heartbeats faster, blood pressure rises body temperature rises pupils dilate nausea and vomiting confusion or panic flashbacks—having drug sensations long after taking the drug permanent mental problems severe depression speech and memory problems Substances that give off that fumes that act on the brain. They’re breathed in to cause changes in perception or mental function. Most are household or commercial products, such as cleaning products, paint thinners and glues, that was not intended to be used as drugs. dizziness, headaches confusion, slurred speech and poor coordination sneezing, coughing bloody nose nausea hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain and body) permanent brain, lung, and kidney damage hearing loss nerve damage in hands, feet, arms, and legs weak muscles A drug that comes from the leaves and flowering tops of a plant with the active ingredient THC, a chemical that acts on parts of the brain that influence feelings, thoughts, memory, concentration, sense of time, and movement. feeling calm, relaxed, or sleepy heartbeats faster reaction time slows dry throat, mouth, and lips bloodshot eyes, blurred eyesight lose the sense of time ung damage memory problems problems processing information impaired immune system lower sperm count in men changes to the menstrual cycle in women Drugs that come from a type of poppy and are used medically as painkillers. Medical use is carefully monitored because they are very addictive. Examples include heroin, opium, morphine, codeine, and certain pain pills. feeling relaxed or euphoric heartbeats slower pupils shrink reflexes and breathing slow thinking and reasoning impaired nausea and vomiting permanent brain, lung, kidney, and liver damage constipation and other digestive problems lowered sex drive Drugs used to temporarily enhance mental or athletic abilities. Use is prohibited in competitive sports. The main examples are anabolic steroids, which are synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone, and prescription drugs that are misused as study aids. increased muscle growth acne hair loss mood swings and aggression depression lower sex drive heart attack liver damage and kidney failure higher cholesterol teen users may stop growing taller shrinking of testicles and breast growth in men growth of facial hair and loss of menstrual periods in women Drugs that speed up the central nervous system. Used to increase energy or help people stay awake or focus. Examples include caffeine, amphetamines, methamphetamine (meth), cocaine, weight loss pills, and prescription medicines used to treat attention or sleep disorders. increased energy and alertness heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure increase body temperature rises loss of appetite anxiety inability to sit still or sleep personality or mood changes, violent behavior paranoia hallucinations permanent brain and heart damage malnutrition and dangerous weight loss dental problems heart attack and stroke
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