Drug use and abuse Flashcards
What is a drug?
Chemical compound or substance that can alter the structure and function of the body
What is drug abuse
The use of illegal drugs or the inappropriate use of legal drugs
What is illicit drugs?
Chemical compound not sanctioned for general use Ex. marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and prescription-type drug use
African Americans and Drug use
- Slaves came form cultures which used fermented plant mixtures as scare drinks for ceremonies beer, wine, and marijuana also consumed but normally in a group context and for religious and sacred events/ceremonies - During slavery, slaves allowed weekend and holiday use of drinks, particularly for celebrations and as rewards of harvest times
-After civil war, alcohol consumption restricted for African Americans because of their involvement with Protestantt church
-Migration to the North led to greater consumption of alcohol, and the use of opium to cope with daily problems of poverty/ racism
-Drug use increased during 1930s and by 1940s-1950s, there was increased use of heroin marijuana, and alcohol, this pattern becoming intensified in the 1970s to the present
For which U.S. ethnic group is alcohol more of a problem?
Alcohol use is more of a problem in whites
Who has more of a problem of cigarette smoking ?
African Americans
Which ethnic group has a higher use of illicit drugs?
Native Americans
hat is the most commonly used illicit drug used by African Americans
Mairjuana
AA and cocaine
- AA and white show a similar frequency of cocaine-related emergency room visits
When foe adolescents typically begin using drugs?
- Early to mid-adolescence or 11-12 years of age/ or 7-8th grade
-Cross-over effect: those who initiate drug use later, tend to maintain greater persistence of use into adulthood - Use often associated with low academic achievement delinquency, and early, risky sexual activity
Drug use consequences
-accidental overdoses - Motor-vehicle accidents - Injuries - Disability and morbidity
