Addiction and classification Flashcards
Key factors in addiction
Impaired control Obsessive use Repetitive behavior Psychoactive drug Illegally obtained
What is “narcotic”
Addictive drug affecting mood/behavior
What is “intoxication”
Disturbance in consciousness, perception, cognition, affect etc. as a result of intake of a psychoactive substance
Key points in Addictive Disorder
Maladaptive use for longer time than intended No success in control Great deal of time used on the addiction Failure to fulfill roles Interpersonal problems
What is “overdose”
substance is consumed in a greater amount than recommended or generally practiced.
TRUE/FALSE
Natural drugs are better than synthetic drugs
FALSE
Medicine vs. drugs
Has a healing effect if used according to doctors recommendation. Drugs do NOT
Circumstantial- situational usage
Motivation is to gain a positive effect of the drug for coping reasons
Social- recreational usage
party-drug, using drug to have fun with others
Main effect of Opioids
- Reduced activity of the CNS
- depressed/reduced arousal
- Reduced responsiveness
- Decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli
- Pupils are constricted
- Body temperature drops
- Appetite suppression, depressed digestive system
- Feeling sick or vomiting
- Loss of sexual drive
- Respiratory depression
Mental effect of opioids
“flash” “rush” experience Euphoria Positive feelings, calm and relaxed increased self-worth Drowsiness
Overdose of opioids
Dangerously low body temperature Slowed, abnormal breathing Blue lips and fingernails Weak pulse, very low BP Convulsions (symptom for seizure) Coma, death
People addicted to opiates over longer time experience:
Dry mouth and decreased dental health Poor appetite and malnutrition- severe weight loss Severe constipation Cyanotic hands, feet, lips Confusion Hygiene problems Itchy skin and excoriated skin from scratching Light sensitive (prefer dark rooms)
TRUE/FALSE
Hallucinogens have higher addictive potential than opiates
FALSE
Average dose of Cannabis produce which responses?
dry mouth increased appetite increased HR Reddening of the eyes Muscle relaxation
