Exam 2 (drugs) Flashcards
Three categories of drug realated problems
1) personal harm
2) harm to others
3) harm to society
Three problems related to personal harm
1) harm to physical health
2) harm to physiological health
3) financial costs
Three types of physical health problems
1) physical dependence & withdrawal
2) overdose
3) longterm effects
Other people harmed by drugs
Families and other victims
Two problems related to society
1) safety concerns & lost work
2) cost of enforcement & treatment
Two types of chemical dependency
Physical- withdrawal occurs after quitting drug
Phychological- need for feeling of wellbeing
Inpatient treatment
Treatment in hospital w/ medical supervision
Outpatient treatment
Patients stay at home while under regular supervision of physicians