Chapter 28, 30, 31. Nov 22 test Flashcards
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Drug of abuse, a medication, or a toxin
Substance
Ingesting (eating, drinking, injecting, or inhaling) of any chemical that affects the body
Substance use
Excessive use of a substance that differs from societal norms
Substance abuse
This occurs when an individual depends on a substance to provide pleasure or relief
Habituation
This occurs when a user must take his or her usual dose of the drug to prevent the onset of withdrawal signs and symptoms
Substance (chemical) dependency
When the dependence on the substance is physical
Addiction
An addiction to alcohol
Alcoholism
This occurs when an addicted individual is not using an addictive substance
Abstinence
This syndrome is the result of excessive alcohol use during pregnancy
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
It is estimated that ___% of pregnant women still use alcohol during pregnancy despite huge educational efforts about the effects of alcohol on the fetus
20%
Is there any safe drug for pregnant women?
No
People with serious mental illness who also are addicted to or use chemicals are said to have a ____ _______?
dual diagnosis
These are central nervous system (CNS) depressants
Narcotics
This drug is a white, bitter-tasting powder that is usually put into solution and injected
Heroin
This drug is found in every supermarket. It is the main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and other bottled beverages
Caffeine
This drug is a potent natural stimulant. It is available “on the street” as a white, crystalline powder that is commonly contaminated with local anesthetics or sugar
Cocaine
The drugs were originally pharmaceutically manufactured medicines to treat depression, narcolepsy, hyperactivity in children, and obesity. Today they are available only by prescription, but many are illegally manufactured. They are strong stimulants with addictive properties
Amphetamines
This drug was originally developed for use as an animal tranquilizer. When taken by humans, it produces feelings of being separated from one’s body and environment (dissociation).
Phencyclidine (PCP)
A return of the psychedelic experience after the drug has worn off, can occur with the use of hallucinogens
Flashbacks
A term applied to the hemp plant, Cannibis sativa, which grows wild in many tropical and temperate climates all over the world
Cannabis (marijuana)
These drugs, also called “club drugs” are substances “created by underground chemists who alter the molecular structures of existing drugs.” These drugs, such as MDMA (ecstasy), STP, and “ice” are easily available across the United States
Designer drugs
One of the most effective painkillers available
Morphine
A semisynthetic narcotic made from opium. Commonly called Dilaudid
Hydromorphone
These stimulants are commonly abused by elderly people and people who are trying to lose weight
Laxatives and diuretics