Use the word bank to fill in the blanks:
inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to produce a mind-altering effect.
Hallucinogens can disrupt the nervous system in your body, causing changes in the way you sense the world around you. Narcotics are used to treat pain and induce anesthesia.
Drugs that are normally safe for consumption when taken properly and are available without prescription are classified as over-the-counter.
Stimulants speed up the activity of the brain and the spinal cord.
Marijuana is a mind altering drug and is classified as a Psychoactive.
Depressants are drugs that relieve anxiety and produce sleep.
Match the drug with the street name
HeroinMarijuana InhalantsMethamphetamine
CocaineDepressants LSD Steroids
“Smack” -Heroin
“Acid”-LSD
“Roofies” -Depressants
“Pot”-Marijuana
“Whippets” -Inhalants
“Crystal Meth”-Methamphetamine
“Coke” -cocaine
“Juice” -Steroids
What is the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction? Abuse is defined as misusing a drug or using it for purposes other than those which are intended. Addiction is defined as having no control over the use of the drug.
Drug addiction can cause both physical and psychological side effects. Determine which of the following side effects are physical and which are psychological.
A.Weight gain or loss-1 1.Physical
B.Mood swings-2
The Term Paper on Drug addiction 3
A drug addiction is an ongoing need to use drugs. It is also called substance dependence, because the person may depend on drugs to continue functioning normally. Like any addiction, it involves a craving, or strong want, that is very hard to control. [1] When the addict is no longer able to use the drug, they will suffer from withdrawal. [2] A person usually become addicted to specific kinds of ...
C.Steals to finance addiction-22. Psychological/emotional D.Hides drug use from family/friends-2
E.Change in eating habits-1
F.Changes in friendships-2
G.Requires more of the drug to get high-1
H.Unable to quit when attempted-2
List three steps you can take to remain drug free throughout your lifetime.
1. Say no when your friends try to get you to do it.
2. Avoid all places that you know will have drugs such as parties.
3. Don’t hang out with people that do drugs.
Trying to quit using drugs is very difficult and requires a lot of hard work and dedication. List three steps that will help you remain off drugs.
1. Find a support group
2. Go to rehab
3. Set goals for your self.
