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Drugs of Abuse Flashcards

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1
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Behavior of using longer or not as intended

A

Abuse

Alteration of physiologic function

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Behavior to create pleasure or escape discomfort

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Habituation/tolerance

Without external negative consequence

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Behavior to create pleasure or escape internal discomfort

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Addiction

Behavior continues despite significant negative consequences

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4
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What are downers

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Opiods

Benzos

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What are uppers

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Amphetamines

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What do CNS depressants cause?

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Decrease mental awareness, respiration, bowels, skin temperature

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What do CNS stimulants cause?

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Increase mental awareness, respiration, bowels, skin temperature change

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Effects of Opiods

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Euphoria
Decreased Pain
Sedation
Decreased sex drive

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Effects of Benzos

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Sedation
Anxiolytics
Antidepressant
Psychomotor

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Effects of Amphetamines

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Arousal
Hyper-alertness
Memory improvement
Euphoria
Paradoxical relaxation
Decreased appetite
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Bruxism
Palpitations
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Patient with decreased respirations, decreased CNS, miosis, constipation, cool skin

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Acute intoxication of Opioids

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Patient with decreased respirations, decreased CNS reactivity

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Acute intoxication of Benzos

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Patient with increased respirations, over-reactive CNS, mydriasis, tachycardia, chest pain, warm skin, psychomotor activation

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Acute intoxication of amphetamines

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of Opioids

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Nausea and Diarrhea
Lacrimation
Rhinorrhea
Mydriasis
Muscle contractures
Neuropsychic
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of benzos

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Sleeplessness
Anxiety
Lethargy
Diaphoresis
Seizures
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of Amphetamines

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Anxiety
Sleepiness
Depression
Exhaustion
Nightmares
Anhedonia
17
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Treatment for Opioids

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Buprenorphine
Methadone
Clonidine

18
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Treatment for Benzos

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Titration

Hydroxyzine

19
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Treatment for Amphetamines

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Rest
Quiet
Support
CBT

20
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Opioid MOA

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Alter the processing of pain signal

21
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Benzo MOA

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GABA receptors calm the brain

22
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Amphetamine MOA

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Alter the reality perception

Heighten sensitivity input

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