Mary Jane
What is THC ?
the main active chemical in Marijuana
What is Alcohol
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grain.
What are schedule II drugs?
high abuse potential; abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
(morphine, cocaine, methadone, and methamphetamine)
OD on narcotics
respiratory depression, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death
Effects of stimulants
-increase alertness
-excitation
-euphoria
-increase pulse and BP
-insomnia
-anorexia
What is Hashish?
a stronger form of Marijuana
What is a Depressant ?
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grain.
What are schedule III drugs?
They are low physical dependence and high potential for psychological dependence (Steroids and codeine)
Withdrawal sxs of narcotics causes
-watery, dilated eyes
-rhinorrhea
-yawning
-anorexia
-irritability
-restlessness
OD sxs from stimulant
agitation, increase body temp, hallucination, seizures and death
What is Marijuana
shredded leaves, stems & seeds of the hemp plant
What is am Blood Alcohol Content
A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood.
What are schedule IV drugs?
They May lead to limited physical or psychological dependence (Darvon, valium, talwin, xanax)
TX for narcotic abuse
-Narcan for OD
-hydration
-clonidine during withdrawal
-lorazepam
Withdrawal sxs from stimulants
-apathy
-hypersomnia
-irritability
-depression
-disorientation
Marijuana can be used by which means
Smoking it as a cigarette, in a pipe or a bong, or eating it in baked goods.
Alcohol poisoning
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short period of time.
What are DEA Schedule I drugs?
Very high abuse potential and currently no accepted medical use in treatment in the US (GHB, heroin, LSD, marijuana, and methaqualone)
The Effects of benzo ?
-slurred speech
-disorientation
-impaired memory
-interacts w/ EtOH
What is serotonin syndrome?
too much serotonin leading to agitation, diarrhea, inc HR, hallucinations, inc body temp, loss of coordination, nausea, overactive reflexes and vomiting
Negative effects from marijuana
Sudden feelings of anxiety & paranoid thoughts, may be due to a more potent variety of marijuana.
Binge Drinking
Drinking 5 or more drinks while siting down
What is meant by down regulation in substance abuse?
Abuse leads to a defective reward circuit (flat feelings, depression and ahedonia) and leaves user with a need for more or different drugs
OD on benzo what it can cause to you
-anxiety
-insomnia
-tremor
-delirium
-seizure
-death
Effects of MDMA hallucinogens
-bruxism
-dehydration
-heightened senses