Drug Recognition Flashcards

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Body requires the drug to prevent physical withdrawal symptoms

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PHYSICAL DRUG DEPENDENCE;

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Craving to use a drug brought on by its reinforcement potential. May develop rapidly and be more difficult to overcome than physical dependence

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PSYCHOLOGICAL DRUG DEPENDENCE;

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D - depressants
H - hallucinogens
S - stimulants

Keyword - CLASSIFICATION - use shirt logo

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3 PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS OF ABUSE;

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Decrease Central Nervous System (CNS) activity, constrict pupils, used for anti-anxiety (sedative), sleep (hypnotic) and pain relief (analgesic)

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EFFECTS - OF NARCOTIC & NON-NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES IN THE DEPRESSANT FAMILY;

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Are derived from opium poppy plant

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NARCOTICS;

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MCHDMDO
Morphine - Schedule II primary painkiller in hospital settings
Codeine - Schedule II painkiller and cough suppressant
Heroin - Schedule I, most common white/brown/black tar
Dilaudid - Schedule II, stronger than morphine
Methadone - Schedule II, treats heroin addiction and as a pain reliever
Demerol - Schedule II, for moderate to severe pain
Oxycodone - Schedule II, similar to morphine

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NARCOTIC DEPRESSANTS;

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TAB
Tranquilizers - Relief of anxiety and used as a muscle relaxer
Alcohol - Most abused than all the other drugs combined
Barbiturates - Relief of anxiety and sedation. Effects are similar to being intoxicated but no odor of alcohol

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NON-NARCOTIC DEPRESSANTS;

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Increase CNS activity
Relieve fatigue
Reduce appetite
Dilate pupils
Psychological dependence
(Road Runner)

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2 CATEGORIES IN THE STIMULANT FAMILY: COCAINE & AMPHETAMINES EFFECTS;

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Cocaine HCL: Schedule II, natural topical anesthetic, blood flow reducer and is water soluble

Cocaine Base: Schedule II, smoked because it is insoluble, also known as Crack

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COCAINE - STIMULANT FAMILY;

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Amphetamine - Schedule II, for hyperactivity, insomnia, fatigue relief, and appetite suppression
Metamphetamine - Schedule II produced pharmaceutically or in clandestine labs. Street names crank, speed and ice

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AMPHETAMINES - STIMULANT FAMILY;

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Sensory crossover
Detachment from reality
Unpredictable behavior
Incoherent speech
Psychosis and flashbacks

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5 DRUGS IN THE HALLCINOGENIC FAMILY;

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A plant producing marijuana (leaves) and hashish (resin). THC is the alkaloid responsible for the psychoactive effects

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CANNABIS;

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Small cactus containing alkaloid, mescaline. Legally used by Native American Church, can be chewed, smoked or mixed with tea

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PEYOTE;

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Alkaloids are psilocybin and psilocin, found in cow manure. Can be chewed or mixed with tea

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PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS;

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Produces trip that can last 10+ hrs. Can be absorbed through skin. Taken at raves and concerts, with ecstasy

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LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE (LSD);

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Originally used as a human intravenous anesthetic and animal tranquilizer. Causes unpredictable and psychotic behavior. User is immune from pain. Can be absorbed through skin

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PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP);