| Prescription Drugs |
| #1 |
What are the three categories of Prescription Drugs? |
Opioids, Depressants, Stimulants |
| #2 |
What are three reasons people abuse Prescription Drugs? |
To “get high,” Escape school and family pressures, Low self-esteem, To be accepted by peers, To feel adult-like or sophisticated, Curiosity, Perception of low risk associated with drugs, Availability of drugs |
| #3 |
What are two risks or signs of later drugs use? |
Association with drug abusing peers, A lack of attachment and nurturing by parents, Ineffective parenting, A caregiver who abuses drugs, Aggressive behavior, Lack of self-control, Poor classroom behavior or social skills, Academic failure |
| #4 |
What is Prescription Drug Abuse? |
Use of medications in a way other than for which they were originally prescribed or to a greater extent |
| #5 |
What are the two main categories of Treatment? |
Rehab Centers, Inpatient therapy |
| Street Drugs |
| #1 |
What is an overdose effect of Ecstasy? |
cardiac arrest, electrolyte imbalance, or possible death |
| #2 |
What are a couple effects of Cannabis? |
relaxed feelings, increased appetite, altered senses, rapid emotional changes, impaired memory and/or inattentiveness |
| #3 |
What are the four categories of street drugs? |
narcotics, cannabis, hallucinogens and stimulants |
| #4 |
What is a Hawker? |
a person that goes around announcing the availability of a drug |
| #5 |
Why was the National Red Ribbon Campaign started? |
to commemorate the DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena, who was murdered by drug traffickers. |
