Chapter 28, 30, 31. Nov 22 test Flashcards
Drug of abuse, a medication, or a toxin
Substance
Ingesting (eating, drinking, injecting, or inhaling) of any chemical that affects the body
Substance use
Excessive use of a substance that differs from societal norms
Substance abuse
This occurs when an individual depends on a substance to provide pleasure or relief
Habituation
This occurs when a user must take his or her usual dose of the drug to prevent the onset of withdrawal signs and symptoms
Substance (chemical) dependency
When the dependence on the substance is physical
Addiction
An addiction to alcohol
Alcoholism
This occurs when an addicted individual is not using an addictive substance
Abstinence
This syndrome is the result of excessive alcohol use during pregnancy
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
It is estimated that ___% of pregnant women still use alcohol during pregnancy despite huge educational efforts about the effects of alcohol on the fetus
20%
Is there any safe drug for pregnant women?
No
People with serious mental illness who also are addicted to or use chemicals are said to have a ____ _______?
dual diagnosis
These are central nervous system (CNS) depressants
Narcotics
This drug is a white, bitter-tasting powder that is usually put into solution and injected
Heroin
This drug is found in every supermarket. It is the main active ingredient in coffee, black teas, most cola drinks, and other bottled beverages
Caffeine
This drug is a potent natural stimulant. It is available “on the street” as a white, crystalline powder that is commonly contaminated with local anesthetics or sugar
Cocaine
The drugs were originally pharmaceutically manufactured medicines to treat depression, narcolepsy, hyperactivity in children, and obesity. Today they are available only by prescription, but many are illegally manufactured. They are strong stimulants with addictive properties
Amphetamines
This drug was originally developed for use as an animal tranquilizer. When taken by humans, it produces feelings of being separated from one’s body and environment (dissociation).
Phencyclidine (PCP)
A return of the psychedelic experience after the drug has worn off, can occur with the use of hallucinogens
Flashbacks
A term applied to the hemp plant, Cannibis sativa, which grows wild in many tropical and temperate climates all over the world
Cannabis (marijuana)
These drugs, also called “club drugs” are substances “created by underground chemists who alter the molecular structures of existing drugs.” These drugs, such as MDMA (ecstasy), STP, and “ice” are easily available across the United States
Designer drugs
One of the most effective painkillers available
Morphine
A semisynthetic narcotic made from opium. Commonly called Dilaudid
Hydromorphone
These stimulants are commonly abused by elderly people and people who are trying to lose weight
Laxatives and diuretics
volatile substances or chemical gases
inhalants
The inhalant substance being directly inhaled from the container
huffing
A legal inhalant
Nicotine
Some people can use various chemicals to change the way they feel, but the use does not affect their ability to perform the activities of daily life
Substance use
This occurs when use of the chemical becomes more important than the activities of daily living
Substance abuse
During this stage of addiction, individuals are able to use and enjoy their chosen substance. A desire to repeat the first pleasurable experience leads to a frequent pattern of use. One begins to prefer being “high” to other activities
early stage
During this stage of addiction, the intoxicating episodes increase as the body attempts to compensate by adapting to the substance. Tolerance develops as increased amounts of the chemical are needed to produce the same effects that one dose once produced
middle (crucial) stage
In this stage of addiction, tolerance for the chemical is usually quite high. The need for the substance now leads to a loss of control over one’s behavior. Without the chemical, life is miserable. Daily living becomes a nightmare, and all waking effort and energy are focused on obtaining and using the now required substance
chronic (late) stage
Defined as a state of maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes resulting from exposure to certain chemicals
Intoxication
This occurs when the body has adjusted to living and functioning with the substance in its system
Physical tolerance
This develops when individuals feel that they cannot function without the use of their chosen chemical
Psychological tolerance
The process of withdrawing from a substance under medical supervision
detoxification
This drug is used to treat heroin addiction. It has been administered to ease the effects of withdrawing from heroin, but methadone itself is addicting, and it is difficult to “detox” from this drug
methadone
This is a medication taken daily by nonpracticing (dry) alcoholics. It causes very unpleasant physical reactions when combined with alcohol, including intense headache, flushing, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and blurred vision
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
This is the recurrence of substance-abusing behaviors after a significant period of abstinence
Relapse
People are ______, which means they are sociable and in need of the company of others
gregarious
______ is defined as the composite of behavioral traits and attitudes that identify one as an individual
Personality
The knowledge that a loved person or object continues to exist, even though it is out of sight
Object constancy
Is a sudden change in personality a normal sign of aging?
No
A gross disturbance in social behavior with no impairment in mental state
psychopath
The biological bases that underlie moods, energy levels, and attitudes
temperament
_______ disorders are defined as long-standing, maladaptive patterns of behaving and relating.
Personality
What disorders are categorized as the “eccentric” cluster
Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
What disorders are categorized as the “erratic” cluster
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
What disorders are categorized as the “fearful” cluster
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-compulsive
A suspicious system of thinking that includes delusions of persecution and grandeur
Paranoia
Individuals with this type of personality disorder lack the willingness to become involved in close relationships
Schizoid personality disorder
Individuals with this type of personality disorder have the same pattern of avoiding people, but behaviors here are characterized by distortions and eccentricities. These individuals often have ideas of reference and they commonly find special, personal messages in everyday events
Schizotypal personality disorder
Odd, strange, or peculiar actions
Eccentricities
Incorrect perceptions of causal events as having great or significant meaning
Ideas of reference
Lying
Deceit
Controlling others for one’s own purposes by influencing them in unfair or false ways
Manipulation
This personality disorder can be summarized as a pattern of instability in mood, thinking, self-image, behavior, and personal relationships. Intense fears of being abandoned motivate these persons to avoid being alone
Borderline personality disorder
Acting without forethought or regard to the consequences
Impulsivity