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CHD3243 Chapter 15

Terms in this set (30)

drug abuse
the use of drugs to the point of causing risk or harm, either legal risk or the risk of harming oneself and others
physical addiction
a condition that develops from abusing a drug that forms a chemical dependecy
psychological dependency
the development of a persistent, sometimes overpowering, psychological need for a drug
experimental use
occasional drug use motivated by curiosity
social-recreational use
drug use primarily to relax and have fun at parties
circumstantial-situational use
drug use to produce a desired psychological mood
intensified drug use
daily drug use
compulsive drug use
drug use motivated by physical addiction or psychological dependency
narcotics
a class of opiate-based drugs that depresses the central nervous system and thus relieves pain and induces sleep; in large doses, produces unconsciousness, stupor, coma, and possibly death; most are habit forming
endogenous endorphins
chemicals similar to narcotics that are produced by the body and cause euphoria and depress pain
stimulants
agents that produce a temporary increase in the functioning of the body
dopamine
a neurotransmitter whose effects are enhanced by stimulants
serotonin
a neurotransmitter that is chemically similar to the hallucinogens
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
a behavioral disorder characterized by impulsivity, an inability to pay attention, and an inability to sit still
depressants
a class of drugs that works by slowing the functioning of the central nervous system (alcohol, inhalants)
GABA
an inhibitory neurotransmitter; depressants increase its effectiveness
club drugs
collectively, ecstasy, rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine; they are part of the rave scene and are used in bars
hallucinogens
a class of drugs that acts on the central nervous system to alter perception and states of consciousness, causing hallucinations; so-called psychedelic drugs
THC
the active ingredient in marijuana
hippocampus
a part of the brain involved with learning, memory, and motivation
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
an approach that uses a 12-step model and peer support to help people stop abusing alcohol
behavioral therapy
an approach that uses modeling, reinforcement, and situational inducement to alter behavior
family systems therapy
an approach to helping adolescents in which the emphasis is on enhancing family communication and improving family relationships
therapeutic community treatment
treatment in a residential situation with others who have similar problems; includes individual and group therapy and skills training
binge drinking
the consumption of five or more drinks within a two-hour period
cirrhosis
an often fatal disease of the liver caused by heavy and chronic alcohol consumption
frontal lobe
the cerebral lobe that is the center for higher-order thinking, such as planning and impluse control
cerebellum
a part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and learning
alcohol abuse
excessive use of alcohol so that functioning is impaired
alcoholism
chemical dependency on alcohol accompanied by compulsive and excessive drinking
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