10 Flashcards
define frug use
using drugs for its intended purpose
define drug misuse
use of drug for a purpose for which it was not intended
is it possible to abuse drugs that are not illicit substance, such as coffee, tobacco, alcohol, etc.
yes
an excessive use of a drug is called…
drug abuse
excessive drug use is hard to define what is another factor that describes drug abuse
motivations for using a higher than prescribed dose
if you do not take drugs that have been prescribed to you this is classified as
drug abuse
drug use
drug misuse
drug misuse
a pros and cons list of using a drug is called a ______
profile
main effect vs side effect
general purpose of the drug
unintended, often not desired effects of the drug
advil and aspirin are both
analgesic
what medication has the side effect if stomach discomfort
an analgesic such as advil and aspirin
what medication is for gastrointestinal issues
Tylenol
why is it important for people to be aware of there set?
set is our internal environment or mindset when taking a drug or engage in a behaviour this may effects how the drug works on us.
Ex. if you’re nervous about side effects b/c u read them you may experience more side effect symptoms then those who did not
or oppositely the placebo effect
what is the textbook referring to when it talks about setting?
external environment both physical and social aspects when you are taking a drug or engaging in a behvaiour
define addiction
persistent, compulsive dependence on a behaviour or substance
what happens when we start using mood altering drugs and when we stop
fills body’s natural feel good neurotransmitter (endorphins) so nerve cells are fooled and shut down production of substance temporarily. When drug use is stopped receptor sites are emptied and we are left with an uncomfortable feeling that remains till neurotransmitter production resumes
define tolerance
phenomenon in which larger dose of drug or more intense involvement in an experience is needed for desired effects
explain withdrawal
drug or activity replaces an effect that the body normally created. Body adjust to even out effect making the drug a requirement to feel normal. Stopping the drug causes withdrawal symptoms usual the opposite effect of the drug.
ex. cocaine withdrawal makes people depressed and lethargic
what is DT
delirium tremens
what percentage of people suffer from DT
5%
who is most likely to suffer from DT’s
10 or more years of alcohol abuse
what is nurturing through avoidance
repeatedly seeking the illusion of relief from drugs or behaviour to avoid unpleasant feelings or situations until it becomes an addiction
what are the 4 commonalities of addictions
1) compulsion (obsession/excessive preoccupation)
2) loss of control (can’t tell the diff b/w health and damage of substance)
3) negative consequences (relationship, financial troubles)
4) denial (cannot recognize self sabotaging behaviour)
traditional diagnoses of addiction was limited to drug addiction and had 3 based criteria
1) withdrawal/abstinence syndrome
2) pathologic behaviour (deterioration of work, school)
3) relapse
what are the four common addictive behaviours
compulsive, gambling, shopping, exercise, and use of technology
