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Exam 3 - Illicit Drug Use Flashcards

1
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What is a drug?

A

Any chemical substance that can enter the body and cause recognizable physical or psychological effects.

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2
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When a drug does not have __________ value it may be defined as illegal.

A

Therapeutic Value

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3
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What is a drug’s legality contingent on?

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  • Social perception of how much it impedes abilities
  • Perception of prompting threatening behavior
  • Lack of therapeutic value
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4
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What is addiction?

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Physiological dependence on a substance

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5
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What does the National Institute on Drug Abuse define addiction as?

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Chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.

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6
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What is withdrawal?

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Pronounced distress experienced when a substance is unavailable to an addict.

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7
Q

What are the two processes of addiction?

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Dependence & Tolerance

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8
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What is Tolerance in reference to drug use?

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  • Need for increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication
    OR
  • Diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance
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9
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T/F: Cannabis is the most used drug worldwide.

A

True

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10
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How many people are estimated to use cannabis globally?

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192.2 million

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11
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Cannabis is most widely used where?

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  • West & Central Africa (13.2% of pop)
  • North America (12.9%)
  • Oceania (11.0%)
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12
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There are an estimated __._ million opioid users worldwide, accounting for . % of the population.

A

34.3 million

0.7%

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13
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Opioid Use is highest in ____________.

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North America. (4.2% of Pop)

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14
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There is approximately ____ million amphetamine users worldwide.

A

34.2

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15
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Amphetamine use is most prevalent in _____________.

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North America (2.0% of Pop)

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16
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Roughly __._ million people in the US use illicit drugs.

A

24.6

17
Q

T/F: Marijuana is the most used drug in the United States.

A

True

18
Q

What are some of the most commonly used drugs in the United States?

A
  • Marijuana
  • Pain relievers
  • Stimulants
  • Cocaine
  • Hallucinogens
  • Methamphetamine
19
Q

T/F: There are three distinct waves of drug overdose deaths in the US

A

True

20
Q

What caused the first wave of drug overdose deaths (Late 1990s)?

A

Misinformation given to medical doctors claiming opioids were non-addictive and could be safely prescribed for pain management.

21
Q

What caused the second wave of drug overdose deaths (2010)?

A

Surging and widespread use of heroin

22
Q

What caused the third wave of drug overdose deaths (2013)?

A

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl began being used in combination with heroin and other drugs.

23
Q

_ in 10 heroin users began by abusing prescription opioids.

A

8

24
Q

T/F: College students are more prone to the use of illicit drugs than non-student peers.

A

False

25
Q

What are the two substances that college students are more prone to use than non-student peers?

A

Marijuana
Amphetamines (esp. Adderall)

26
Q

Cultural integration theory in relation to alcohol/illicit drug use

A

When institutionalized means do not lead to approved goals, some reject both goals and means.

To avoid the associated stress, some may retreat into alcohol/drug abuse.

27
Q

What is the Seduction/Thrill Seeking theory of substance abuse?

A

Individuals are attracted to illicit drug use because it is a risk-taking behavior, providing adrenaline “rush” or “high”

28
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What is social learning theory in relation to illicit drug use?

A

Definitions of substance use as justifiable, desirable, and pleasurable are learned in group interaction.

Reward of drug use reinforce + exceed possible negative sanctions.

29
Q

What are Becker’s three stages of becoming a marijuana user?

A
  • Learning the technique
  • Learning to perceive the efforts
  • Learning to enjoy the effects.
30
Q

What is the age range of peak drug use?

A

18-25

31
Q

How many drug overdoses have their been since 1999?

A

630,000+

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