Chapter 1: An Overview Of Drug Use Flashcards
Drug
Any substance, natural or artificial, that by its chemical nature alter structure or function of a living organism
Illicit Drug
Unlawful to possess or use
Deviant Drug Use
Drug use that is not common within a social group AND that is disapproved of by the majority.
Misuse
Ue of a prescribed drugs in greater amounts than, or for purposes other than, those prescribed by the physician or dentist.
Abuse
Use of a substance (not typically prescribed- but can be) in a manner, amounts, or situation such that the drug use causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring.
Substance Additiction
Refers to cases in which people have struggled to control their use and have suffered serious, negative consequences - directly related to that use
Drug dependence:
A state in which an individual uses a drug so frequently or consistently that it would be difficult for the person to get along without the use of that drug.
How were drugs used in history
Enhance spiritual experiences
Roles in the economies and societies of past
Treating illnesses
What has been developed in the last century
Development and marked to legal pharmaceuticals
Gov. Efforts to limit access to certain drugs that are deemed dangerous or likely to produce dependence.
(WAR ON DRUGS)
Monitoring The Future Study
- Gathers data from students
8-12 grade and college - Conducted yearly for ~ 40 yrs
Show changes in trends over time in the rates of drug use
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- Gathers household data form across US
Face - Face, >12, Conducted annually
Shows changes in trends over time
Correlate
A variable that is statistically related to some other variable
Why is Marijuana used for correlation studies frequently?
Use has been concerning
Many people have tried it
Risk Factors
Correlated with higher rates of drug use
Protective factors
Correlated to lower rates of use
