Unit 20 substance abuse quiz

attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

a disease characterized by inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It occurs in infancy, childhood, or both, and may be known as hyperkinetic syndrome, hyperactivity, minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction, and minimal cerebral dysfunction.

dependency

the psychic craving for a drug or a substance. it may or may not be accompanied by physiological dependency.

euphoria

a feeling of good health. it is a term that also means an exaggerated feeling of well-being, elation.

obesity

excessive amount of fat on the body, exogenous obesity is due to excessive intake of food.

tolerance

the progressive decrease in the effectiveness of a drug.

withdrawl

the removal of a substance to which the individual has become addicted. Sudden withdrawal of certain substances can be very dangerous. This also refers to a set of psychological symptoms that occur when an individual is no longer taking a substance to which he or she has become addicted.

GHB (gamma hydroxy-butyrate)

liquid Ecstasy,scoop, somatomax, Georgia, Home Boy, grievous B Bodily Harm, G

ketamine (an injectable anesthetic that is primarily for veterinary use)

Special K, K, vitamin K, Cat Valiums

LSD ( lysergic acid diethylamide)

Acid, Boomers, yellow sunshine

MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

Ecstasy, XTC, Adam, Clarity, Lover’s speed, X

Methamphetamine

Speed, Ice, chalk, Meth, Crystal, Crank fire, Glass

Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

Rophies, Roofies, Roach, Rope, the “Date Rape” Drug, the Forget-Me pill