Definitions
Pattern of Drug Abuse
Classification of Drugs
Fill In - Examples
Definitions
100
Drug
Any chemical substance that changes a way a person feels or acts
100
Parties - Peer Pressure - Want to fit in
Experimental Use
100
Examples : Cocaine and Nicotine
Stimulants
100
3 Types of Drugs
Over the Counter - Prescription - Illegal
100
Withdrawal
The action of taking something away and not having it
200
Dosage
The amount of drug taken
200
Curiosity - "Just This Once"
Experimental Use
200
Example: Alcohol and Tranquilizers
Depressants
200
Name two stimulants.
Cocaine, Crack, nicotine, meth, Ritalin, Caffeine
200
Crashing
The after effects of coming down from a high
300
Potency
The strength of the drug
300
Turn to drugs for help - Sports - Forget about problems
Situational Use
300
Marijuana
Cannabis
300
Wanting the drug and not needing it. Mood Changes. Become restless, anxious are examples of what stage of drug dependence
Psychological Dependence
300
Cold Turkey
Abrupt stoppage of taking a drug that one is addicted to
400
Drug Abuse
Excessive use of a habit forming drug that can lead to addiction
400
Use repeatedly over long periods of Time
Intensified Use
400
Example : LCD and PCP
Hallucinogens
400
Body adapts to the drug -Larger dosages are needed to feel the same effects represent what stage of Drug Dependence
Tolerance
400
Multi Substance Abuse
Being addicted to a intoxicated state without having a preference of one drug or another
500
Synergistic Effect
Combining two or more drugs for a greater effect
500
Lost control of drug use - Physically/psychologically dependent on the drug
Compulsive Use
500
Example : Heroin, Morphine
Narcotics
500
Body needs the drug to function - Needing not just wanting the drug represents what stage of Drug Dependence
Physical Dependence
500
Drug Use
Experimentation or low frequency
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