Illicit Drug Use
What is an illicit drug?
Illicit- A drug that is illegal to obtain under all circumstances. ex. cocaine
Define addiction
Definition: is a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behaviour or substance.
How many Americans use illicit drugs
estimated 24.6 million people in the United States used some kind of illicit drug in the past 30 days, according to the latest government statistics
What are the dangers of illicit drugs?
Smoking illicit drugs can cause respiratory illness such as a chronic cough, wheeze, shortness of breath or chronic bronchitis.
Name 3 illicit drugs
Name 3 illicit drugs cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, mushrooms...
Name at least 3 effects of addiction on daily life
Effects: -academic/work performance - relationships deteriorate -economic hardships develop -and the mental and physical health show negative side effects.
What age group uses drugs the most?
22.6 percent of 18- to 20-year-olds reported using an illicit drug in the past month.
What is Cocaines real name?
Cocaine, also known as coke, is a strong stimulant most frequently used as a recreational drug
What effects do psychedelic drugs have on the body?
Psychedelic drugs can cause hallucinations and changes in perception, thought, emotions, and consciousness
What does "withdrawal" mean?
Withdrawal: Physical symptoms that occur when a substance is removed/no longer in the body.
What is the most addictive?
Heroin, cocaine, nicotine, street methadone and barbiturates have been described as the most addictive drugs based on potential for misuse, harm and dependence.
How can drugs be dangerous?
Illegal drugs can damage the brain, heart, and other important organs.
Name 3 ways in which illicit drugs can be taken
Ways in Which Drugs Can be Taken: - Orally (through mouth) - Injection - Intravenously - Intramuscularly - Inhalation - Innuction (through skin)
What differentiates "misuse" from "drug abuse?"
Misuse is the use of a drug in a way it was not intended for. Drug abuse is considered excessive use
What percent of the population uses drugs?
about 1.7 million people age 12 and older had a pain reliever use disorder, or about 0.6% of this population.
What is Cocaines origin?
Coca is one of the oldest, most potent and most dangerous stimulants of natural origin.
What are 3 most commonly used illicit drugs in the world?
1) Cannabis 2) Heroin 3) Cocaine
Name and describe 2 of the 4 signs of addiction described in the presentation
1) Compulsion: obsessive need to engage in a behaviour or substance. 2) Loss of Control: an inability to predict whether any isolated occurrence with the substance or behaviour will be healthy or damaging.
What's the most expensive medication?
At $2.1 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever.
What is marijuana's origin?
Cannabis plants are believed to have evolved on the steppes of Central Asia, specifically in the regions that are now Mongolia and southern Siberia, according to Warf.