Illicit Drug Unit Study Guide

Illicit Drug Unit Study Guide. Test is similar to the last unit test you took with self-esteem. Short answer questions with some matching. This test is 95 Points! 50% of your unit grade! Study your packet and focus on the learning targets! Here are some things to consider.

Targets include:

1. Stimulants- What are some foods that caffeine is found in? How does stimulants benefit society? (video/reading) How does meth get into the body/ effect How does a user progress with administration of Meth? What are the physical effects of meth? Vocabulary: Addiction, Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen, Euphoric, Huffing

2. Inhalants- What are solvents? What are aerosols? Be able to synthesize information from the chart in the packet.

3. Club Drugs- what are the names of club drugs? Define “designer drugs” How can you protect yourself from accidental consumption of club drugs? Why are club drugs dangerous?

4. Hallucinogens- What are the 2 Hallucinogens found in nature? What are the physical effects of Hallucinogen use? Why are Hallucinogens dangerous in comparison to other drugs?

5. Steroids- Define steroids. List the effects for Males and females using steroids. What are the dangers of steroid use.

Good Luck and Study!