Legal Drugs Of abuse

Question 1

Definition of substance abuse

Answer 1

-Repeated use resulting in failure to fulfill obligations at work, school or home
-continued use despite social or interpersonal problems

Question 2

Definition of addiction

Answer 2

A pattern of substance use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress

Question 3

What is caffeine

Answer 3

A stimulant drug , the most used one in the world often used in coffee and tea. used to reduce fatigue

Question 4

What does a heavy dosing in caffeine cause?

Answer 4

Agitation , anxiety , tremors , panting and insomnia

Question 5

What causes toxicity w caffeine ?

Answer 5

Caffeinism is caused by 10 or more cups per day , causing shaking tachycardia, restlessness and insomnia

Question 6

Half life of coffee?

Answer 6

3-4 hours

Question 7

What plant is nicotine from?

Answer 7

Alkaloid from the tabacco plant

Question 8

Effects of nicotine

Answer 8

CNS- arousal , improves vigilance ,mental performance and stimulates adrenaline
PNS- increases heart rate , blood pressure, respiration

Question 9

Nicotine routes of administration

Answer 9

Inhalation, nasal , oral, transdermal(skin)

Question 10

Health effects of nicotine

Answer 10

Cardiovascular disease, cancer , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 11

Alcohol by volume %

Answer 11

-beers 2-7%
-wines 10-15%
-sherries and ports 20%
-Spirits and liqueurs 20-50%
-Tequila and absinthe over 70%

Question 12

What is the chocolate effect?

Answer 12

Substances in chocolate found to enhance mood, and substances that mimic the effect of marijuana , endorphins are released in the brain