Name Tong Lin
Section Tuesday 2:30
Date 2/5/15
W EL L NES S WO R KSHEE T 50
Facts About Psychoactive Drugs
Familiarize yourself with the different types of psychoactive drugs by filling in the blanks below; refer to your
textbook as needed.
Opioids
Major drugs: oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, codeine
Routes of intake: The most common way is taken these orally, but there are different routes.
Effects: These are medications that relieve pain. It can produce drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea,
constipation.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): large doses can cause
severe respiratory depression and death. If you take it properly, it rarely causes problems, but tolerance can be
developed.
Central Nervous System Depressants
Major drugs: alcohol, barbiturates, anti-anxiety tranquilizers, gamma hydroxybutyrate, rohypnol, cocaine,
meth
Routes of intake: nose, lungs, oral
Effects: anxiety, high blood pressure. Can cause confusion, dizziness.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): some of these drugs
are illegal, such as cocaine. If these medication were used in excess, it impairs judgment, memory, and motor
coordination. Tolerance can be developed.
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Major drugs: Amphetamine, ephedrine, dextroamphetamin, methylphenidate, yaba, pemoline, ecstasy,
cocaine, and caffeine.
Routes of intake: oral, nose lungs
Effects: dizziness, loss of appetite, anxiety, weight loss, headache, body shakes, panic attack, paranoia.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): Addiction can occur.It
can impact the physical and mental well-being. Tolerance can develop, withdrawal symptoms for those
who stop taking the substance, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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Marijuana and Other Cannabis Products
Major drugs: marijuana
Routes of intake: Marijuana is usually smoked.
Effects: Marijuana is addicting. It causes fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis, memory problems,
depersonalization, and mood alterations.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): Tolerance may
develop after couple doses. There are prescribed marijuana. It is illegal in many states. Excessive use can
cause addiction.
Hallucinogens
Major drugs: LSD, peyote, psilocybin, PCP
Routes of intake: can be taken orally, injection, smoked, or sniffed. Commonly taken by oral.
Effects: see images, hear sounds, and feel sensations, anxiety, dizziness, loss of coordination.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): Overdose is very
severe, it can cause lung failure, coma, and even death. Tolerance can develop quickly if use excessively. No
withdrawal.
Inhalants
Major drugs: Inhalants may include volatile solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrites.
Routes of intake: nose, oral
Effects: nausea, vomiting, liver and kidney damage, hearing loss, or bone marrow damage. It can be deadly if
smoked highly concentrated chemicals.
Special problems associated with use (overdose, tolerance, withdrawal, injuries, crime): symptoms of
overdose include hallucinations, drowsiness and coma. People who use inhalants regularly can develop
dependence and tolerance to them. Withdrawal symptoms which can include nausea, excessive sweating,
muscle cramps, headaches, chills. Laws exist in some US states prohibiting the recreational inhalants.