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1
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Rationalization

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Falsifying an experience by giving a contrived, socially acceptable and logical explanation to justify using (I was entertaining some business friends, and we ran late).

2
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Blame-shifting

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If my boyfriend wasn’t o uncaring. I would not need coke to get through the day

3
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Denial

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Escaping unpleasant realities by ignoring their existence (I’m sick of everyone thinking I drink too much. I can control my drinking whenever I want and stop whenever I want).

4
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What substances are included in stimulants and what are the effects

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Amphetamines, Cocaine
hyperactivity 
euphoria 
Psychosis (HCN, Paranoia)
decreased appetite 
Physical S/S: tachycardia, dilated pupils, HTN, N/V
5
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What are S/S of alcohol withdrawal

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Tremor, temperature, tachycardia, Grand mal seizures, alcoholic delirium, Delirium Tremens

6
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What drugs are considered Opioids and what are the effects

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Heroin, Morphine, Meperidine, codein, hydromorphone
Pin point pupils 
lethargy
slurred speech
resp depression (severe case)
7
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Which med is used to assist with opioid withdrawal

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Methadone

8
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What substances are included in Hallucinogens and what are the effects

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LSD, DMT, psilocybin (mushrooms), Ecstasy, Phencylidine (PCP)
HCN (visual)
Depersonalization
Anxiety
Synesthesia (can see the music or taste the sound)
Paranoia
Physical S/S: Increase pulse, BP, and temp; dilated pupils