Chapter 1 Flashcards
People on the inside; those who approve of or use drugs or both
Insiders
People on the outside; those who don’t approve of or don’t use drugs
Outsiders
Drug compounds (substances) that affect the central nervous system and alter consciousness or perceptions
Psychoactive drugs (substances)
Part of the nervous system composed of the spinal cord and brain that is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly
Central nervous system (CNS)
Generally refers to the psychological attachment to a drug; addiction to “harder” drugs such as heroin results in both psychological and physical attachment to the chemical properties of the drug, with the resulting satisfaction (reward) derived from using the drug in question
Addiction
Psychological and physical symptoms that result when a drug is absent from the body; physical symptoms are generally present in cases of drug dependence to more addictive drugs such as heroin; physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal include perspiration, nausea, boredom, anxiety, and muscle spasms
Withdrawal symptoms
Any substance that modifies (either by enhancing, inhibiting, or distorting) mind or body functioning
Drug(s)
Legalized drugs such as coffee, alcohol, and tobacco
Licit drugs
Illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD
Illicit drugs
Legalized drugs sold without a prescription
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Drugs that are used to treat mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and manic-depressive disorders
Psychotherapeutic drugs
Drugs derived from opium
Opioids
Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana - types of drugs that when used excessively may lead to using other and more addictive drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or crack
Gateway drugs
The principal federal agency responsible for enforcing U.S. drug laws
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
A type of illicit drug known as Ecstasy or Adam that has stimulant and hallucinogenic properties
MDMA