AADC/ADC EXAM SUCCESS; AN ULTIMATE A+
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Characteristics of PCP
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
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
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)
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
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.
Characteristics of Opiate Narcorics
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
Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the opium poppy.
Heroin
Drug made chemically from morphine.
Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone
Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate Narcotics made in a laboratory.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates
BREAKDOWN OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Characteristics of PCP
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
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
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)
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
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.
Characteristics of Opiate Narcorics
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
Opiate narcotics in the natural group & obtained from the opium poppy.
Heroin
Drug made chemically from morphine.
Demerol, Talwin, & Methadone
Drugs in the synthetic-group of Opiate Narcotics made in a laboratory.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiates
