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Drugs of Abuse 2065 Flashcards

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Body requires the presence of the drug to prevent physical withdrawal symptoms, i.e. heroin. (Depressants)

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Physical Drug Dependence

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A craving or compulsion to use a drug brought on by its reinforcement potential. May develop rapidly and be more difficult to overcome than physical dependence, i.e. cocaine/meth. (Stimulants)

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Psychological Drug Dependence

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What does CSA stand for?

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Controlled Substances Act

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What year was the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) passed by Congress?

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1970

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Substances are placed into how many schedules?

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Five schedules

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Substances placed into schedules are based on what 3 things?

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Potential for abuse, medical use, and acceptable safety standards

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Schedule 1 has…

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NO accepted medical use in the US (has high potential for abuse)

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Schedule 2-5 drugs…

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Approved medical use in U.S. with decreasing potential for abuse & dependence. (Least abused is Schedule V)

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Identify the three Pharmacological Classifications of Drugs of Abuse

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Depressants, hallucinogens, and stimulants

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______ Derived from the opium poppy plant.

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Narcotics

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What are the effects of narcotics?

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

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What are 7 narcotics depressants?

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Morphine, codeine, heroin, Dilaudid, methadone, demerol, oxycodone

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Schedule Il, primary painkiller in hospital settings.

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Morphine

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Schedule Il painkiller and cough suppressant.

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Codeine

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Schedule I, Asian white (off white, tan or gray), Mexican brown & black tar

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Heroin

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Schedule Il, stronger than morphine.

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Dilaudid

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Schedule l used to treat heroin addiction and as a pain reliever.

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Methadone

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Schedule II, for moderate to severe pain.

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Demerol

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Schedule Il, similar to morphine.

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Oxycodone

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What are 3 non-narcotic depressants?

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Tranquilizers, alcohol, barbiturates

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For relief of anxiety and used as a muscle relaxer.

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Tranquilizers

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22
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Most abused than all the other drugs combined.

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For relief of anxiety and sedation. The user appears intoxicated but without the smell of alcohol.

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Barbiturates

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What are 2 categories in the stimulant family?

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Cocaine and amphetamine compounds

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What effects do stimulants cause on the body?
Increase CNS activity, relieve fatigue, reduce appetite, dilate pupils, psychological dependence.
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What are 2 types of cocaine?
Cocaine HCL and base cocaine
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Schedule II natural topical anesthetic, water-soluble and blood flow reducer.
Cocaine HCL
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Schedule II, smoked because it is insoluble. Also known as Crack.
Base cocaine
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Schedule Il, natural and synthetic substance. Used for hyperactivity, insomnia, fatigue relief and appetite suppression.
Amphetamine
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Schedule Il produced pharmaceutically or in clandestine labs. Street names ice and crank.
Methamphetamine
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Identify the 5 drugs in the hallucinogenic family
Cannabis, peyote, psychedelic mushrooms, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), phencyclidine (PCP)
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What effects do hallucinogenic drugs have on the body?
Visual and auditory. Sensory crossover, detachment from reality, unpredictable behavior, incoherent speech, psychosis and flashbacks.
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A plant producing marijuana (leaves) and hashish (resin). THC is the alkaloid responsible for psychoactive effects.
Cannabis
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Small cactus with flower, has alkaloid mescaline. Legally used by Native American Church, can be chewed, smoked or mixed with tea.
Peyote
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Alkaloids are psilocybin & psilocin, found in cow manure. Can be chewed or mixed with tea.
Psychedelic mushrooms
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Produces trip that can last 10+ hrs. Can be absorbed through skin. Used at raves and concerts, with ecstasy.
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
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Originally used as a human anesthetic and animal tranquilizer. Causes unpredictable, psychotic behavior. User is immune from pain. Also absorbed through skin.
Phencyclidine (PCP)
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Identify the 5 “Club” or “Date Rape” drugs.
MDMA (Ecstacy), ketamine, rohypnol, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma butyrolactone (GBL)
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Schedule I hallucinogenic & stimulant that enhances empathic, open & caring feelings. Taken in pill form, users use candy and pacifiers to prevent lock jaw
MDMA (ecstasy)
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Schedule Ill, chemically related to PCP, produces rapid general anesthesia for medical purposes. Creates a hallucinogenic dreamy effect in users. Used as date rape drug. Obtained on street by diversion from its legit use or by theft from vets/hospitals.
Ketamine
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Chemically related to PCP
Ketamine
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Ketamine is most commonly stolen from ______
Vets/hospitals
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Schedule IV, date rape drug, victim has memory loss, also called roofies.
Rohypnol
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What drug is used most for sexual assault?
Rohypnol (roofies)
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Schedule I depressant associated with date rape due to impaired judgment and amnesia effects. Primary ingredient is GBL.
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
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Chemical used in industrial cleaners and the primary ingredient in GHB. When ingested, it mixes with other body chemicals to form GHB.
Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL)
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Symptoms of withdrawal for DEPRESSANTS
Mega-flu symptoms Nausea/Vomiting/Cramps/Diarrhea Sneezing, runny nose Watery eyes, yawning Pain in the muscles & joints Loss of appetite Tremors, Anxiety & Panic
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Symptoms of withdrawal for STIMULANTS
Profound/Deep Depression Agitation Irritability Disorientation Apathy and Lethargy Long Period of Sleep then insomnia
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Symptoms of withdrawal from Marijuana
Insomnia Restlessness Mental Confusion Decreased Appetite, aggression
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Nod comes from what drug?
Heroin
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Symptoms of withdrawal from LSD/PCP/Peyote/Shrooms
None
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What is the only hallucinogen drug that has withdrawals?
Marijuana
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What drug gives you flu-like symptoms?
Heroin

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