Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the process that underlies the uncontrollable and compulsive behaviors, which defines addiction, where each drug provides the user with a unique experience
Neurophysiological
Introducing drugs into the brain complicates and negatively affects the natural balance of what in the brain?
Neurotransmitters
What chemical in the brain is in the category of neurotransmitters that include dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine?
Catecholamines
Drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines increase the production and eventual depletion of what brain chemical?
Catecholamines
What neurotransmitter produces a relaxed effect?
GABA
What does the GABA neurotransmitter do?
Produces a relaxed effect. It slows and inhibits impulses from nerve to nerve and creates a lethargic effect.
What is Serotonin?
Serotonin regulates sleep, pain and temperature of the body. Cocaine will increase its effects.
What factors affect the client’s drug responses?
Personal variable, Environmental Variable and Amount of Drug Expectation
What is the physiological condition where individuals are addicted to drugs across various categories?
Cross Addiction
What occurs when a person is addicted to alcohol and start using other sedative-hypnotics and have a similar level of tolerance level for each drug?
Cross Tolerance
If a client uses Alcohol and Valium there will be a potential for what?
Cross Tolerance
What drug used on a regular basis (unprescribed) causes mood swings, anxiety/depression and diminished appetite?
Stimulants
Cocaine comes from where?
A plant
Methamphetamine comes from where?
a lab/synthetic
How long does Cocaine last?
20-30 minutes
How long do Methamphetamine last?
8-24 hours
What half of drug leaves the body within an hour of use?
Cocaine
What half of drug leaves the body within 12 hours of use
Meth
What is 3.5 Grams of Cocaine is called?
Eight Ball
Irritability, Sleep Disturbance and Headaches are symptoms of what?
Marijuana withdrawal
The medications of buprenorphine, Librium and Clonidine are used to manage withdrawals of what drug?
Opiates
What kind of therapy includes the use of suboxone and buprenorphine and includes modalities of individual and group counseling, twelve steps, education and family involvement?
Medication Therapy
What drug causes death after one-time use and has devastating effects on the brain, liver, kidneys and heart?
Inhalants
What drug when it is in the brain cause epinephrine to be release which stimulates the Central Nervous System and adrenal glands, releasing glucose in the body?
Nicotine
What drugs suppress the nervous system?
Depressants/Tranquilizers
Tranquilizers are also named?
Barbiturates
What is the active ingredient in marijuana and hash?
THC
