drug classifications

OPIOIDS

Methods of Use:
- Can be swallowed, smoked, sniffed, or injected.
- Examples include Oxycontin, Fentanyl patches, heroin, Vicodin, and codeine.
Examples/Street Names:
- Heroin: Big H, Black Tar, Brown Sugar, Dover's Powder, Hillbilly Heroin, Horse.
- OxyContin: Oxy, Oxycotton.
- Other: Sippin Syrup, Smack.
Effects on the Body:
- Designed to relieve pain but are highly addictive.
- Slows breathing and heart rate.
- Derived from opium.

INHALANTS

Methods of Use:
- Breathed in through the nose or mouth.
- Can be inhaled directly from the container (sniffing/snorting), from a plastic bag (bagging), or using an inhalant-soaked rag (huffing).
Examples/Street Names:
- Common substances: Glue, lighter fluid, cleaning fluids, spray paint.
- Nicknames: Gluey, Huff, Rush, Whippets.
Effects on the Body:
- Nausea, brain damage, nosebleeds, severe headaches, dizziness, rapid pulse.

HALLUCINOGENS

Methods of Use:
- Typically taken orally or smoked.
Examples/Street Names:
- LSD: Blotter, Acid.
- Ecstasy: X, XTC, MDMA.
- Magic mushrooms: Shrooms.
Effects on the Body:
- Unpredictable behavior, distorted time and senses, panic attacks, flashbacks.

MARIJUANA

Methods of Use:
- Smoked as a joint, in a pipe or bong, or in blunts.
- Can be mixed with food (edibles) or brewed as tea.
Examples/Street Names:
- Aunt Mary, Blunts, Chronic, Dope, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Joint, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Weed.
Effects on the Body:
- Altered perception, red eyes, increased heart rate, dry mouth, increased appetite.

DEPRESSANTS

Methods of Use:
- Available as pills, syrups, or injectable liquids.
Examples/Street Names:
- Common substances: GHB, Xanax, Valium (Diazepam), alcohol, Ativan.
- Nicknames: Barbs, Benzos, Downers, Georgia Home Boy, Liquid X, Roofies.
Effects on the Body:
- Induces calmness, relaxed muscles, slurred speech, slow response time, impaired judgment, and coordination.

STIMULANTS

Methods of Use:
- Found in pills, powder, rocks, or injectable liquids.
Examples/Street Names:
- Common substances: Crystal meth, cocaine, Adderall, diet aids.
- Nicknames: Bennies, Coke, Crank, Crack, Speed, Uppers, methamphetamine.
Effects on the Body:
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure, dilated pupils, anxiety, moodiness, dizziness, headaches, aggression, paranoia.

What is one method of use for opioids?
A) Chewing
B) Sniffing
C) Inhaling
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which substance is an example of an opioid?
A) Codeine
B) Cocaine
C) LSD
D) Marijuana
Answer: A) Codeine
What is a street name for heroin?
A) Pot
B) Rush
C) Black Tar
D) Xanax
Answer: C) Black Tar
How do opioids affect the body?
A) Increase heart rate
B) Slows breathing
C) Causes dizziness
D) Induces hallucinations
Answer: B) Slows breathing
What is one method of use for inhalants?
A) Injecting
B) Bagging
C) Smoking
D) All of the above
Answer: B) Bagging
Which of the following is a common inhalant?
A) OxyContin
B) Spray paint
C) Crystal meth
D) MDMA
Answer: B) Spray paint
How do inhalants typically affect the body?
A) Enhance energy
B) Cause nausea
C) Induce euphoria
D) Increase heart rate
Answer: B) Cause nausea
What is a common method of taking hallucinogens?
A) Injecting
B) Eating
C) Snorting
D) Ingesting through tea
Answer: B) Eating
Which of the following is a name for LSD?
A) Ecstasy
B) Shrooms
C) Acid
D) Speed
Answer: C) Acid
What can hallucinogen use lead to?
A) Increased perception
B) Sudden panic attacks
C) Enhanced learning
D) All of the above
Answer: B) Sudden panic attacks
How is marijuana often consumed?
A) As a capsule
B) In a joint
C) By inhaling steam
D) In a tablet
Answer: B) In a joint
What is a common street name for marijuana?
A) Smack
B) Dope
C) Ganja
D) Barbs
Answer: C) Ganja
What effect does marijuana commonly have on the body?
A) Decreased appetite
B) Increased heart rate
C) Slurred speech
D) Nausea
Answer: B) Increased heart rate
What forms do depressants typically come in?
A) Liquids
B) Pills
C) Powders
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which substance is categorized as a depressant?
A) Adderall
B) Xanax
C) Meth
D) Cocaine
Answer: B) Xanax
What are common nicknames for depressants?
A) Uppers
B) Downers
C) Stimulants
D) Hallucinogens
Answer: B) Downers
What is an effect of depressants on the body?
A) Increased alertness
B) Impaired coordination
C) Heightened energy
D) Euphoria
Answer: B) Impaired coordination
How do stimulants commonly present?
A) In pill form
B) As liquids
C) As vapors
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Name an example of a stimulant.
A) Heroin
B) GHB
C) Cocaine
D) OxyContin
Answer: C) Cocaine
What is a common street name for methamphetamine?
A) Speed
B) Acid
C) Ganja
D) Heroin
Answer: A) Speed
What is increased by stimulant use?
A) Heart rate
B) Muscle relaxation
C) Appetite
D) Sleepiness
Answer: A) Heart rate
How do opioids interact with pain perception?
A) They increase pain sensitivity
B) They block pain signals
C) They cause hallucinations
D) They enhance physical coordination
Answer: B) They block pain signals
Which organ can be damaged by inhalants?
A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Lungs
D) Brain
Answer: D) Brain
Long-term use of which substance can lead to psychological issues?
A) Opioids
B) Hallucinogens
C) Stimulants
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
What should be monitored when using depressants?
A) Weight
B) Cognitive function
C) Nutritional intake
D) Exercise levels
Answer: B) Cognitive function
What is a potential sign of stimulant overdose?
A) Sleepiness
B) Heart palpitations
C) Nausea
D) Difficulty breathing
Answer: B) Heart palpitations
How can the method of opioid administration affect its effects?
A) It can decrease potency
B) It does not affect potency
C) It can change onset time
D) It only matters for legal reasons
Answer: C) It can change onset time
Which substance should not be mixed with inhalants due to increased risk?
A) Water
B) Alcohol
C) Caffeine
D) Vitamin C
Answer: B) Alcohol
How can hallucinogens lead to altered realities?
A) By impairing judgment
B) By causing paranoia
C) By distorting perception
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
What is a contentious aspect of marijuana use according to recent studies?
A) It promotes sleep
B) It can lead to addiction
C) It has no side effects
D) It enhances memory
Answer: B) It can lead to addiction
What cognitive abilities can depressants affect?
A) Memory
B) Coordination
C) Reaction time
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
How can long-term opioid use affect the body?
A) It may decrease tolerance
B) It can lead to respiratory issues
C) It enhances digestion
D) It improves mood long term
Answer: B) It can lead to respiratory issues
What is a common reason for inhalant abuse?
A) To relieve pain
B) To increase energy
C) To achieve a quick high
D) To enhance learning
Answer: C) To achieve a quick high
Which of the following can result from hallucinogen use?
A) Lasting visual distortions
B) Short-term memory loss
C) Increased anxiety
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
How can marijuana alter perception?
A) By affecting sensory processing
B) Through opioid-like effects
C) By inducing sleepiness
D) All of the above
Answer: A) By affecting sensory processing
What is a common street name for GHB?
A) Roofies
B) Liquid X
C) Speed
D) Dope
Answer: B) Liquid X
How do depressants impact the body’s response principles?
A) Increase the heart rate
B) Impair functioning
C) Enhance concentration
D) Promote muscle growth
Answer: B) Impair functioning
Which is a warning sign of stimulant misuse?
A) Increased sleep
B) Elevated mood
C) Rapid heart rate
D) Calm demeanor
Answer: C) Rapid heart rate
Which method of opioid use is considered the most dangerous?
A) Swallowing
B) Smoking
C) Injecting
D) Snorting
Answer: C) Injecting
Inhalants can cause damage to which body system?
A) Digestive system
B) Respiratory system
C) Nervous system
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above