Benzodiazepine is any of a class of drugs prescribed for their
tranquilizing, antianxiety, sedative, and muscle-relaxing effects. Type of
CNS depressant
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor influences a neurotransmitter responsible
for constricting blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure, blood
flow through coronary arteries, rate and depth of breathing, and can relax
smooth muscle in the intestinal wall
Opioids are most often prescribed to treat pain. Tolerance,
physical dependence, addiction, withdrawal (symptoms include
restlessness, muscle & bone pain, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes,
involuntary leg movements, severe respiratory depression (large single
dose)
CNS depressants are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, slow down
normal brain function. Includes barbiturates, benzodiazepines (valium, Xanax).
Consequences include tolerance, withdrawal, brain activity to rebound out of
control (during withdrawal) possibly leading to seizures
Stimulants (Dexedrine, Ritalin) which are prescribed to treat the sleep
disorder narcolepsy, AD/HD, asthma and short-term treatment of
obesity. Enhance brain activity, increase alertness, attention, and energy
that is accompanied by elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate and
respiration
May experience withdrawal even if not physically dependent, antidepressants
enhance effects of stimulant & should not be used with over-the-counter cold
meds that contain decongestants (may cause blood pressure to become
dangerously high lead to irregular heart rhythms)
Prescription drugs are classified as "dangerous
drugs", which means that you need a prescription to obtain them. If you
give a "dangerous drug" to someone else, it becomes an "illegal drug".
Possession of a Dangerous Drug - The Law
It is illegal to possess a "dangerous drug" unless it has been
prescribed to you. Illegal possession of a "dangerous drug" is a Class A
misdemeanor $4,000 fine & up to 1 year in jail. The penalty increases if
the actor possesses more that 28 grams (pills are in 5, 10, 20or 30 mgs)
Giving your medicine to someone else (Delivery or Offer of Delivery
of a Dangerous Drug) - The Law
- Pills or prescription
- State Jail Felony (180 days to 2 years in jail & up to $10,000
fine)
- If you have a previous felony conviction for anything -
consequences turns into that equal to a 3rd degree felony (2-10
years imprisonment & up to $10,000 in fines)
Using and/or selling or distributing illegal drugs
- When you are giving your medicine to someone else it becomes
an "illegal drug"
- Dismissal or expulsion
