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28 Cards in this Set
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central nervous system depressants
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alcohol, hypnotics, sedatives
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central nervous system stimulants
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nicotine, caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine
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opiates
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decrease pain
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cannabis
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produces euphoria and an altered sense of time
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hallucinogens
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perceptual changes
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solvents (aerosol, sprays, glue, over the counter drugs)
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variety of effects
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what evidence is needed to show a drug is addictive?
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tolerence and withdrawal
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alcohol
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affects most organs, cns depressant, intoxication, affects relationships, jobs, legal issues, health.
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nicotine (short term)
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increase in heart rate and blood pressure, stimulates many neurotransmitters, alters mood states.
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nicotine (long term)
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harmful and deadly, withdrawal, dying prematurely
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amphetamine and cocaine
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stimulant because the activate the sympathetic nervous system
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amphetamine/cocaine short term
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energetic mood state followed by a mildly depressed or irritable mood, sexual dysfunction, overdose.
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amphetamine.cocaine long term
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onset of psychosis, disruption of occupational and social roles, increase in violent behavior
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active ingredient in cannabis
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THC
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cannabis effects
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always pleasant, variable effects on mood, tolerance/withdrawal, deficits in learning, attention, decision making, temporal disintegration
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Substance abuse defined by meeting 1 of
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recurrent use leading to failure to fulfill a major role, a situation that is hazardous, legal problems, use despite recurrent social problems
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substance dependence defined by meeting 3 of 7
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withdrawal, tolerance, larger amounts than intended, persistent efforts to cut down, amount of time spent to get drug, changes in activities due to use, used despite problems.
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treatment of substance abuse
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noncompliance, detox (medication), rehab, AA, cognitive behavioral therapy, relabpes
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substance abuse vs. substance dependence
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abuse is defined in terms of interference with person's ability to fulfill role. Dependence relates to cravings and the need to obtain.
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addiction
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synonym for substance dependence, describes problems s/a alcoholism.
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drugs of abuse
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psychoactive substance is a chem. substance that alters a person's mood, level of perception, or brain functioning.
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polysubstance abuse
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abuse of several types of drugs
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DSM view of substance abuse
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single set of diagnostic criteria
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behaviors associated with substance abuse
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patterns of pathological consumption, social/occupational consequences of use
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distinction between those who are dependent and those who arent
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number of problems they face
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psychological dependence or
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take something to prepare for an event.
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markers of a drug/alcohol problem
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craving, tolerance, withdrawal, psychological dependence
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course of alcoholism
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periods of heavy use and periods of abstinence
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