Final Jeopardy Question Acronyms Risks 500 NOT USED!!! Street Terms Statistics Misc
What does “DXM” stand for? OR What is it commonly found in? Back
Dextromethorphan Cough Syrup Back
MDMA is associated with which mood altering drug? Back
Ecstasy Back
What does “GHB” actually stand for? Back
Gamma hydroxybutyrate or Gammahydroxy-butric acid Back
What are the 2 (two) acronyms associated with hallucinogens?
LSD & PCP Back
What does the sign “Rx” mean stand for? Back
Prescription Drugs Back
Increased body temp./heart rate/blood pressure, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, decreased appetite, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, paranoia, loss of smell, nosebleeds, chronic runny nose, respiratory arrest, heart attack or stroke Back
Cocaine Back
Coma, seizures, nausea, trouble breathing, insomnia, anxiety, tremors, sweating, tasteless, odorless Back
GHB-Liquid Ecstasy. Back
Shortened attention span, distractibility, anxiety, panic attacks, increased heart rate, increased risk of schizophrenia, addiction, withdrawal, irritability, sleeplessness, impaired appetite, aggression Back
Marijuana Back
Shortness of breath, lung disease (chronic bronchitis/emphysema), heart disease, lung/mouth/throat/bladder/pancreas & kidney cancer
Tobacco Back
Difficulty walking, blurred vision, slurred speech, slowed reaction time, impaired memory, liver disease. Back
Alcohol Back
These two drugs can KILL you the FIRST time you use. (the MOST COMMON death of first time users!) Back
Cocaine & Inhalants Back
440,000 Americans die from ________ related causes each year. Back
Tobacco Back
19% of drivers who die in motor vehicle crashes had been using this. Back
Alcohol Back
Using these may cause guys to grow breasts and girls beards.
Steroids Back
The number one place adolescents obtain prescription drugs. Back
Medicine cabinets in their own homes Back
Beans, hug drug, disco biscuit Back
Ecstasy Back
Smack, thunder, ska, hell dust Back
Heroin Back
Snow, tornado, yayo, flake Back
Cocaine Back
Whippets, snappers, poor man’s pot, bolt
Inhalants Back
Hooch, juice, hard stuff Back
Alcohol Back
This drug causes the excessive release of the important neurotransmitter, serotonin, which controls mood, sleep, pain, appetite, and other behaviors. By releasing large amounts of serotonin, this drug causes the brain to become significantly depleted of this important neurotransmitter, which contributes to the negative behavioral problems. Back
Ecstasy Back
This drug is a highly addictive white or brown powder or brown sticky tar made from opium poppies. Users may snort, smoke or inject it. It is a depressant. It enters the brain, where it is converted to morphine and binds to receptors known as opioid receptors. These receptors are located in the many areas of the brain that deal with pain but also within the brain stem-regulating breathing and blood pressure. Back
Heroin Back
Who regulates prescription drugs? Back
FDA: Food and Drug Administration. Back
This drug is made from green, brown, or gray dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers. This drug changes how the brain works. There are over 400 chemicals in this drug…some of which are carcinogenic.
Marijuana Back
The date rape drug is commonly known as these 3 (three) letters. NOT rohypnol (roofies) Back
GHB Back
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Explain the overall risks associated with drug use in general and discuss why teens are doing drugs. Back
Will vary! Back
This Jeopardy Game was Created by: Sara Feltman, 5th Grade Teacher Scott Elementary School School Year Revised: RLipkowitz 2000