Upgrade to remove ads
Only $35.99/year

Ch. 24

Terms in this set (29)

use of any substance that threatens a persons' health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning
substance abuse
physiological change in the CNS as a result of chronic drug use
drug dependance
pattern of abuse characterized by an overwhelming preoccupation with the compulsive use of a drug.
drug addiction
drugs that reduce activity level of CNS. It lowers the body's overall energy level, reduces sensitivity to outside stimulation, induces sleep in high doses, decrease heart rate, respiration rate, muscular coordination. ExL barbiturates, alcohol, benzos, opioids, heroin
depressants
binge drinking is categorized as heavy drinking on x amount of drinks in the last 30 days
5 ( or more than 7 drinks per week?)
what is BAC
blood alcohol concentration. the amount of alcohol contained in the blood stream. Determined by the concentration of alcohol, rate of drinking, and persons weight and sex
drugs that increase CNS activity and cause wakefulness. they don't actually give the person more energy they only make the body expend its own energy sooner and in greater quantities than it normally would. Ex: Nicotine, Cocaine, Caffeine, Amphetamines
stimulants
nicotine is a depressant or stimulant
BOTH
this type of opioid is the most recreationally used drug, less than 2 weeks of continuous use can cause withdrawal symptoms if drug is not tapered.
heroin
this type of drug provides hyper stimulation, alertness, euphoria, and feelings of competence and power. Can cause extreme agitation, paranoid delusions/hallucinations, hyperthermia, cardiac dysrythmias, pulmonary complications, seizures.
cocaine
these drugs are similar to cocaine but the effects last longer and they are cheaper. Used to decrease fatigue and increase mental alertness
amphetamines
the most widely used illicit drug in the US. Psychological dependance can occur but no physical dependance is known yet. Side effects include dry, red eyes, increased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness, and mild tachycardia
marijuana
drugs that stimulate the nervous system and produce varied changes in perception and mood. response to these drugs depends on MOOD, emotional makeup and expectations (ability to cope with perceptual distortions).
hallucinogens
known as the party drug, amphetamine, both stimulant and depressant. Death can occur due to overheating. S/E= anxiety, confusion, depression, possible brain damage, dehydration, heat stroke, muscle cramping, blurred vision
MDMA (ecstasy)
this type of prevention involves harm reduction, promotion of health lifestyles and resiliency factors, -assisting clients to achieve optimal health
-teaching assertiveness and decision making skills
-teaching stress reduction and relaxation techniques
-drug education- no drug is completely safe
primary prevention
Sets with similar terms