Drug Recognition Flashcards
(36 cards)
when the body requires the drug to prevent physical withdrawal symptoms you have?
Physical drug dependence
Craving to use a drug brought on by its reinforcement potential is known as?
Psychological drug dependence
T or F? Psychological drug dependence may develop rapidly and be more difficult to overcome than physical dependence?
True
Identify the 3 Pharmacological classification or Drug abuse?
- Depressants
- Hallucinogens
- Stimulants
What decreases the central nevous system (CNS) activity, constrict pupils, used for antianxiety (sedative), sleep (hypnotic) and pain relief (analgesic)?
Narcotic & Non-narcotic substances in the depressant family
Which drug is deprived from the opium poppy plant ?
Narcotics
Narcotic, Schedule II, primary painkiller in hospital settings
Morphine
Narcotic, schedule II painkiller and cough suppressant
Codeine
Narcotic, Schedule I, most common Asian white, Mexican brown & black tar
Heroin
What drug gives you the “on the nod” reaction
Heroin
Narcotic schedule II, stronger than morphine
Dilaudid
Narcotic schedule II, used to treat heroin addiction and as a pain killer
Methadone
Narcotic schedule II, for moderate to severe pain
Demerol
Narcotic schedule II, similar to morphine
Oxycodone
3 types of non-narcotic depressants
Tranquilizers
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Relieve anxiety and used as a muscle relaxer
Tranquilizer
most abused drug more than all other drugs combined
alcohol
Relief of anxiety and sedation, similar to being intoxicated but no odor of alcohol
Barbiturates
What are 2 categories in the stimulant family
cocaine and amphetamines
schedule II, natural topical anesthetic, blood flow reducer and water soluble
Cocaine HCL
Schedule II, smoked because it isnt soluable also called crack
Cocaine Base
What are 2 types of amphetamines
amphetamine
methamphetamine
What drug gives you a side effect “tweaking”
amphetamines
A plant producing marijuana (leaves) and hashish (resin). THC alkaloid responsible for the pyschoactive effects
Cannabis