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CADC I Exam Prep 1 Study Guide Solutions Updated 2024 Characteristics of PCP - ANSWER-Phencyclidine recongized as a hallucinogen, can also act as a stimulant & pain killer. Comes in several forms: powder liquid or tablet. Its often combined with other substances such as LSD or marijuana. Has be...

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CADC I Exam Prep 1 Study Guide

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Characteristics of PCP - ANSWER✔✔-Phencyclidine recongized as a hallucinogen, can also act as a

stimulant & pain killer. Comes in several forms: powder liquid or tablet. Its often combined with other

substances such as LSD or marijuana. Has been used medically as an anesthetic on humans as well as

hosres. Steet names are "angel dust" & "horse tranquilizer."


Characteristics of LSD - ANSWER✔✔-A hallucinogen so strong one the size of an asprin equals 3000

doses. Street name is "acid" Its white powder can be bought in capsules, tablets, also put in candy,

cookies, or absorebed into paper, postage stamps & ink blottters.


Benzodiazepines / Tranquilizers - ANSWER✔✔-Presciption drugs that given to help relieve anxiety and

treat some side effects of alcohol withdrawal. Brand names include Valium, Librium, Ativan & Serax.


Valium (Diazepam) - ANSWER✔✔-Best known street drug because its easy to attain & provides a

moderate high. Very dangerous when users combine it with alcohol which also depresses the central

nervous system.


Characteristics of amphetamines - ANSWER✔✔-Drugs in the stimulant class known as speed, uppers, or

bennies. Used medically to treat narcolepsy & ADHD. In the past they were used to treat obesity &

depression, but is now against the law to use for these purposes.




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Characteristics of Opiate Narcorics - ANSWER✔✔-Usually thought of as pain killing drug or analgesics.

These drugs have high potential to cause addiction. The physical effect of use is an intense feeling of

well-being & euphoria. They are divided into 2 groups -- natually occurring & synthetic.


Morphine & Codeine - ANSWER✔✔-Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the opium

poppy.


Heroin - ANSWER✔✔-Drug made chemically from morphine.


Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone - ANSWER✔✔-Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate Narcotics made in

a laboratory.


Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates - ANSWER✔✔-Stomach cramps, diarrhea, runny nose, tears, yawning,

goose bumps, & genneral sense of insecurity. They lessen in severity in a few days, but may take weeks

or months to completely subside.


Characteristics of Crack - ANSWER✔✔-Stimulant drug made from cocaine powder street named "rock."

Smoking it provides a quicker rush than sniffing cocaine. Use creates euphoria often prescribed as a

whole body orgasm, followed vy a crash which includes anxiety, paranoia, & extreme fatigue.


Characteristics of Cocaine - ANSWER✔✔-Stimulant in fine white powder form. Use causes the brain to

relase dopamine & norepinephrine causing a euphoric state. Street names include coke snow flake &

stardust. Users sniff inject or smoke it known as free basing.


Characteristics of Cannabis - ANSWER✔✔-Mood altering drug made from the flowers of the plant

cannabis sativa. Forms include marijuana, hashish & hash Oil. It is usually smoked but can be put into

food & eaten.




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THC / Tetrahydrocannabinol - ANSWER✔✔-Psychoactive chemical in cannabis which causes its mood

altering effects. Hash oil contains up to 60% where as marijuana contains 7-15%.


Alcohol - ANSWER✔✔-A sedative that depresses rhe central nervous system. Effecta include lowering of

inhibitions relaxation & inhibition of good judgement decreased reaction time & fine muscle

coordination.


Short-term effect of PCP - ANSWER✔✔-Effects vary greatly from person to person because it can act as

both a stimulant & depressant. Some find it difficult to concentrate & communicate. Some have a sense

of separation from surroundings, confusion, unreal perceptions of time, space & body images.


Long-term effects of PCP - ANSWER✔✔-Known effects include speech problems memory loss depression

& anxiety. Flashbacks can occur days or even months after use which may include hallucinations &

sensations felt during use.


Short-term effects of LSD - ANSWER✔✔-Effects begin w/in a few minutes & can last as long as 12 hours.

Sight hearing & taste can be affected. Causes increase in blood pressure dialated pupils nausea chills &

fever numbness & rapid heart beat. Long-term memory is exceptionally clear & strong while short-term

memory is almost non-existent.


Long-term effects of LSD - ANSWER✔✔-Effects are most often manifested in flashbacks where all of the

short-term effects are experienced all over again. Heavy users are characterized by apathy no interest in

the future very little patience or ability to cope with frustration. Also run the risk of developing chronic

psychosis.


Short-term effects of Tranquilizer use - ANSWER✔✔-Effects include reduced anxiety tensoin calmness

drowsiness slight problems w/ memory & thinking. Fatigue reduced inhibition & clumsiness have also

been noted.

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