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This class was created by Brainscape user Tarra Farnham. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Tarra Farnham
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Decks in this class (16)

Cha. 1: Why Worry About Substance Abuse? & Cha. 2: The Nature of the Beast
Why are we concerned with chemica...,
Who are the best trained people t...,
Treatment places that are run thr...
22  cards
Cha. 3: A Brief Intro to Science of Pharmacology
What is the difference between pr...,
List the ways chemicals are admin...,
Describe enteral forms of adminis...
25  cards
Cha. 4: An Introduction to Alcohol
Alcohol is a _____ depressant,
Define confabulation,
Define ataxia
24  cards
Cha. 5: The Effects of Alcohol Abuse & Addiction
Whether or not a person _____ the...,
Most people who abuse alcohol are...,
Approximately _____ of people who...
17  cards
Cha. 6: Abuse of and Addiction to Barbiturate-Like Compounds
Barbiturates were originally desi...,
The only difference between the t...,
Today barbiturates are used for _...
13  cards
Cha. 7: Abuse of and Addiction of Benzodiazapines and Similar Substances
Define delirium,
Benzodiazapines are produced ____...,
Name some benzo s
15  cards
Cha. 8: Abuse of and Addiction to CNS Stimulants
What are the two broad groups of ...,
Amphetamines are used in the trea...,
What are three amphetamines
16  cards
Cha. 9: Cocaine Abuse & Dependence
Cocaine is a cns _____,
Cocaine has the same effects as _...,
What are the medical uses for coc...
15  cards
Cha. 10: Marijuana Abuse and Addiction
_____ of the population has smoke...,
Pot has been around for,
How is pot ingested
18  cards
Cha. 11: Opioid Use, Abuse, and Addiction
Opioids come from the _____ in _____,
Opioids make,
Opioids are medically used for th...
18  cards
Cha. 12: Abuse of and Addiction to Hallucinogens
A hallucinogenic causes _____ exp...,
What are the two groups of halluc...,
List two synthetic hallucinogenics
28  cards
Cha. 15: Over the Counter Analgesics
What is an analgesic,
What are characteristics of aspirin,
Do not give aspirin to children u...
7  cards
Cha. 13: Abuse of and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols
What are the broad categories of ...,
Only a _____ group becomes addict...,
_____ are most at risk for inhala...
10  cards
Cha. 14: The Under-recognized Problem of Steroid Abuse and Addiction
What are corticosteroids used for,
What are anabolic steroids used for,
Testosterone in body starts to di...
13  cards
Cha. 20: Substance Use and Abuse by Kids
The two major substances abused b...,
The reasons kids use drugs are,
What are some symptoms of substan...
7  cards
General Notes
Define enabling,
Why do people enable,
Define codependency
23  cards

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