introduction - kevin Flashcards
name 5 pharmacological groups
CNS stimulants Narcotic analgesics Hallucinogens Psychotomimetic Hypnotics
old drugs e.g. cannabis, heroin and cocaine are derived from what?
plants
where are new drugs derived from
synthetic analogues or other new synthetic classes of drugs
why do people take drugs?
To feel good and to have novel: feelings, sensations, experiences, and to share them
To feel better and to lessen: anxiety, worries, fears, depression and hopelessness
what is peyote used for
religious/ spiritual purposes
what is coca leaf and khat used for
enhance endurance
what is opium used for
healing and spiritual purposes
what is coffee used for
to stay away during rituals
what is tea used for
medicinal purposes
what is addiction
Characterised by compulsive behaviour
The continues abuse of drugs despite negative consequences
A chronic, potentially relapsing disorder
history of drugs of abuse
Defined by the wishes of society and that has changed markedly with time
Many drugs currently deemed illegal today were, until relatively recently, freely available
As these acceptable uses increased, people became concerned about the ill effects of constituents such as morphine, cocaine and amphetamine
Products being withdrawn from sale or the constituents in question being removed
name 9 common drugs today
Cocaine and crack cocaine Heroin Alcohol Mushrooms Barbiturates Cannabis Tobacco Anabola steroids GHB
