Chapter 13: Drug risk behaviors

Question 1

What is an addiction?

Answer 1

it is a chronic disease that disputes the brain’s system of motivation rewards and memory.
this is shown by compulsion, loss of control, continued repitition and denial

Question 2

What causes and addiction?

Answer 2

it is a Physiological problem when the intake of substances increases the release of dopamine
when an addiction is first forming, people want to feel that short-term pleasure again.
other causes: lack of self-control, self-concept, self-esteem
lack of values (lack of education, living space)
depression (works hand in hand with addictions)

Question 3

what are the 2 kinds of Drug Dependence?

Answer 3

Physiological Dependence: emotional or mental attachment ( need the drug )

Physical dependence: develops a tolerance to the effects of the drug ( need more when they stop)

Question 4

what is Intoxication?

Answer 4

it is the maladaptive changes when using the drug/substance

Question 5

What is withdrawal?

Answer 5

Symptoms of distress when the drug is taken away/stopped/reduced

Question 6

Risk behaviours of misuse and addiction

Answer 6

It affects Brain chemistry & metabolism (changing food to energy)
addictive disorder
can affect anyone
depends on the strength of the drug

Question 7

What is a drug?

Answer 7

a substance that is taken to change the way you feel/function
- the quicker a drug enters the brain the more addictive

Cocane + amphetamines (stimulants) = increase in dopamine
Drugs increase dopamine by mimicking the natural neurotransmitter endorphin

Question 8

Drug Misuse + abuse

Answer 8

Misuse: using something that is not for medical intent
abuse: obsessive use in high amounts, not taken in moderation

Question 9

Opioids

Answer 9

misuse: can result in addiction
overdose: can result in death

was disproportionately represented in Indigenous people
74% of overdoses were from men age 20-59
88% took place in BC

Question 10

7 drug catagories

Answer 10

1. Psychoactive drugs
2. Perscription drugs
3. over the counter drugs
4. illicit drugs
5. commercial drugs
6. recreational drugs
7. herbal preparations

Question 11

what are some human drug interactions?

Answer 11

1. polydrug use: taking several drugs at the same time
2. synergism - when drugs interact
3. antagonism: when a drug blocks the action of something else in a neurotransmitter
4. inhibition: when the effects of one drug are minimized
5. intolerance: when drugs are combined and have an externally negative reaction
6. cross-tolerance: when one drug increases the tolerance of another (when one drug leads to the want of another)