Addiction
The body has a need for the drug and experiences withdrawal symptoms
Physical Addiction
Prescribed by a doctor and used for the intended purpose.
Prescription drugs
This is an unwanted body change not related to the main purpose of a drug.
Side Effect
The chemical Acrolein most often used as a weed killer, this chemical can also damage lungs) is present in this drug
Vaping
What are the factors of chemical dependency?
Addictive properties of the chemical ;Genetics; Lack of moral/spiritual values
Your mind thinks you need the drug.
Psychological Addiction
Drugs used to treat pain. The term narcotic refers to either type of drug. Widely abused and highly addictive
Opiates
Responses the body activates when craving a drug.
Withdrawal
The CDC has declared this a nationwide epidemic
Prescription drug Abuse
affects us socially, emotionally, mentally and physically
Drug Abuse
Abusing different classifications of drugs
polysubstance abuse
Slow your motor skills down. More commonly referred to as “downers,” create feelings of relaxation and tiredness.
Depressants
Supervised withdrawal
Detoxification
Depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression, and intense cravings for the drugs are all symptoms of
Withdrawal
May be characterized by periods of relapse; Is a lifelong process; Most often requires treatment
Addiction
Codependent behavior
enabling
The active component of Cannabis
THC
List the side effects of stimulants (an example of a stimulant is Nicotine and tobacco )
increased energy, alertness, elevated mood, and heart rate. “Uppers,” the primary use: increase energy, concentration, and wakefulness; a “rush.”
Mixing medicines without the knowledge of the health care provider is an example of
Medicine Misuse
When larger quantities of a chemical are required to achieve the desired effect, the individual is developing this
Tolerance
Is an addiction; Can be fatal ; Is treatable ;Is chronic and progressive
Alcohol and Drug Dependency
Name a type of Illicit opiate
Heroin
Increased blood pressure, Hardened arteries, Cancer, Emphysema are all possible side effects of
Tobacco
The legal BAC for a driver who is under 21 years of age is _____________; the legal BAC for a driver who is over the age of 21 is ________
0
0.08
LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, PCP, are all examples of
Hallucinogens