Lecture 25: Accidental Death Flashcards
1
Q
What is the leading cause of accidental death?
A
poisoning deaths
2
Q
What substance is causing poisoning death?
A
prescription drugs
3
Q
Factors that have led to drug overdoses
A
-getting addicted to opioid drugs because they block pain and induce a euphoric sensation; body gets used to it & feels bad when you stop
4
Q
How has heroin use changed over time?
A
- Bayer makes a “non addictive” painkiller alternative to opioid drugs aka “heroin”
- sold as cough suppressant, over the counter medication
- however, body converts heroin into morphine
- eventually banned by Congress
5
Q
How are opium, morphine and heroin related?
A
- opium is a dried latex from opium poppies
- morphine: main active ingredient in opium
- heroin: body converts heroin into morphine
