Using Other Psychoactive Drugs

Front 1

Psychoactive drugs are designed to alter:

Back 1

a person's experiences or consciousness
their short and long-term effects
have a potential for abuse and addiction

Front 2

Addictive behavior is described as

Back 2

habits that are out of control and negatively affect a person's health

Front 3

Abuse vs. dependence

Back 3

a person may abuse a substance even if he or she is not physically dependent on it

Front 4

Substance dependence is diagnosed when 3 or more of the following symptoms occur/are experienced

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1. development of a tolerance to the substance
2. experiencing withdrawal symptoms
3. taking the substance in a larger amount or over a longer period than the substance was intended
4. Expressing a persistent desire to cut down substance use
5. most time is spent getting, using and recovering
6. Changing things due to substance use
7. Continuing use when knowing that it is a problem

Front 5

What are some of the reasons for drug use?

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1. curiosity, rebellious, vulnerable
2. appear daring
3. imitate role models
4. escape boredome
5. psychological problems
6. Anxiety

Front 6

Risk factors associated with substance dependence

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1. Physical: genetic, prenatal exposure, chronic pain
2. Psychological: immediate gratification, depression, feelings of rejection, need for excitement, blot out emotional pain, mental illness
3. Social: drug abuse in the family, poverty, peer use, health care professionals

Front 7

Over ____ prescription drugs have been approved by the FDA

Back 7

2500

Front 8

Prescription drugs are made of ______ and/or _________chemicals and can only be obtained with a _________written authorization

Back 8

Prescription drugs are made of natural and/or synthetic chemicals and can only be obtained with a physician's written authorization

Front 9

Prescription drugs have 3 names: What are they and describe them

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1. generic name: pertains to the kind of drug and also describes the drug (ex. penicillin)
2. chemical name: used in labs, refers to the chemicals from which the drugs have been developed
3. Brand name: under the control of the FDA is patented by the pharmaceutical company which develops, manufactures and distributes the drug to pharmacies

Front 10

What is provided on a prescription label?

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patients name, physicians name, the name address and phone number of the pharmacy used, the name of the drug, the dosage form and the strength of the drug, how much, how often and when to take the drug is also indicated

Front 11

What are the commonly prescribed drugs?

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1. weight management drugs:
2. antidepressants:
3. sedative hypnotics
4. hormone regulation substances

Front 12

Describe antidepressant medication?

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are utilized to alleviate serious depression and are sometimes used in combination with other types of therapy or lifestyle chagnes
ex: zoloft, prozac, lithium,

Front 13

describe sedative hypnotics?

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such as benzodiazepines have been proven to be effective and safe when treating anxiety disorders
Ex: valium or xanax

Front 14

describe hormone therapy

Back 14

hormone therapy is a method in which the estrogen levels are increased within a woman's body
ex: estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT)