Types of Drugs
Substance that when used may cause loss of consciousness, memory loss, brain damage suffocation and death with only one use
What are Inhalents?
(aerosols, gases, solvents, nitrates)
Increased activity in the central nervous system, appetite suppression, enhanced mood and alertness
What are stimulants/"uppers"?
Term to describe the negative effects a person feels when the effects of a substance wear off
What is withdrawal?
Body's response to a difficult or catastrophic event
What is Trauma?
Substances that slow down the central nervous system
What are Depressants or "Downers"?
(alcohol, benzodiazepines (Xanax) barbiturates, heroin, fentanyl, other opioids)
Term to describe the result of binge substance use
What is intoxication?
Traumatic events that take place in our lives before we turn 18
What are ACEs?
(Adverse childhood experiences)
A depressant that can cause hallucinations as well as stimulating effects
What is Cannabis/THC?
Term to describe the phenomenon that occurs following withdrawal
What is a craving?
Multiple genes and their interactions contributing to a person's susceptibility to developing Substance Use Disorder
What is a genetic predisposition?
Dissociative drugs that cause altered perceptions of reality, feelings of detachment and visions of objects/people that aren't there
What are Hallucinogens?
(LSD, psilocybin, peyote, MDMA (ecstasy) PCP, ketamine, DXM, salvia)
Term that describes obsessive thoughts about getting the substance again
What is preoccupation?
This risk factor contributes to a higher likelihood of alcohol dependence, more rapid development of dependence, and a greater chance of experiencing chronic, relapsing dependence.
What is early exposure to substances?
Narcotics that produce feelings of euphoria, relieve physical & emotional pain and cause sleepiness
What are Opioids/Opiates?
(morphine, codeine, heroin, hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin) oxymorphone (Opana) hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Demerol, fentanyl, carfentanil)
Term that describes the euphoria associated with the thought of using the substance again
What is anticipation?