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100

Identify two infections that can be transmitted through intravenous drug HIV and

Hepatitisuse.

HIV and Hepatitis

100

Where can injected drugs be inserted?

Beneath the skin, muscle, and in a vein

100

Why might someone need to inject drugs?

Insulin dependent

100

The body's adaptation to a drug that causes it to be less effective when used repeatedly.

What is tolerance?
100
This stage of addiction typically occurs due to peer pressure and the user is usually secretive about using the drug. (need the name of the stage, not number).
Experimental Use
200

How could poor decision making under the influence of drugs lead to contracting a disease?

Exposure to HIV or Hepatitis through risky sexual behavior

200

What are the drugs most commonly used through injection?

Heroin,Cocaine, Methamphetamines, and Steroids

200

Where should one dispose of used needles?

Container labeled “Biohazardous Waste”

200
What are three ways you can die as a result of drug use?
Hepatitis

HIV
Homicide
Suicide
Injury

200
How might you know if a person is in stage four of the addiction phase?

Might say, "I just have to have it!"

Feels terrible if they do not have the drug

Life is out of control

Most of money used for the drug; may sell belongings or steal to get money for drug

May suffer paranoia

Needs professional help to fight this disease of addiction

300

What is an allergic reaction?

A physiological reaction to substances that can be fatal.

300

Why would someone risk using injected drugs?

Drug dependency

300

Why would a drug dealer mix other substances with an injection drug?

To increase his profit or enhance the effect of the drug

300
The physical dependence on a drug.
What is addiction?
300
What are two characteristics of stage three of addiction - harmful dependence?

Using more and suffering consequences

Might say, "I do not have a problem with drugs. I just need more to feel good."

Breaks own rules about: when, where, with whom, how much, drinking and driving

More tolerance

Possible trouble with: friends, family, the authorities, school, health

Blackouts may continue

400

What is a needle break?

A piece of the needle is left in the vein and must be removed by surgery.

400

How does a drug user determine if he/she is injecting into a vein?

Blood is drawn back into the syringe.

400

What percentage of US students reported having used intravenous drugs in the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Study?

2.2%

400
When a person inappropriately needs and abuses a substance.
What is dependence?
400
At which stage of addiction does the user typically have rules about using the drug? (give me the name of this stage, not just the number)

Second stage - Regular Use

500

What is an embolism?

Blood clot or air bubble resulting in stroke, heart attack, or brain hemorrhage.

500

The biggest risk to a heroin user is death by what?

Overdose

500

What should you do if you find a used syringe?

Report and do not touch.

500
The health effects of drug use depend on what three things?
The type of drug used

The amount consumed
If other drugs were used in combination

500
What is the fourth stage of addiction called?
Dependency