L67. Substance Misuse Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a drug?
A
A medicine or other substance with has a physiological effect when introduced to the body.
2
Q
What is an addiction?
A
A chronic neurobiological condition influenced by genetics and environmental factors.
3
Q
What is the “reward pathway”?
A
Dopamine allows us to feel pleasure
4
Q
Describe the 3 drug classifications.
A
- Behavioural - stimulants, antidepressants
- Pharmacodynamic - receptor connection eg agonists
- Legal classification - class A, B, C based on harm
5
Q
Give the cause of an abscess due to drug misuse.
A
Abscesses can arise from injection complications
6
Q
Describe the quantities of alcohol which are deemed “safe”.
A
14 units per week with 2 alcohol-free days.
7
Q
What does alcohol over-consumption cause?
A
Ataxia - lack of muscle co-ordination
