mod 4 Flashcards

1
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Can abruptly stop and uses drug heavily

A

Drug Abuse

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2
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Occurs when the body requires drigs to stop withdrawal symptoms

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Drug addiction

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3
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  • usually smoked w/ tobacco
    ex: Marijuana, grass, dooe, pot, puff, weed
    effects: euphoria, laughter, hallucinations
A

Cannabis

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4
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-Most commonly found as white crystalline powder
ex: charlie, coke, snow
effects: physical & mental arousal

A

Cocaine

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5
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-Mainly comes in tablet form
ex: xtc, adam & eve, doves, pills
effect: dilated pupils, brief nausia, sweating

A

Ecstasy

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6
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-Rapidly absorbed through the lungs
effects: users feel less inhibited

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Solvent

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7
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-white cyrstalline powder, can be injected or inhaled
effect: addiction

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Crystal Methamphetamine
Crystal Meth
Shabu

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8
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Illness characterized by habitual intske of alchohol

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Alchoholism

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9
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worlds leading cause of preventable death

A

Tobacco use / Cigarette smoking

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10
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virus can comes contact with humans, resulting to weak immune system

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Human immunodeciency virus / HIV

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11
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Last stage of HIV, also referred as stage 3HIVAIDS

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Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome

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12
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Emergency trestment given to a person

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First Aid

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13
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First aid objectives

A

Lessen the pain
Prevent Additonal Harm / danger
Extend life

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14
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Characteristic of good first aider

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  1. Tactful gentle
  2. Controlled and calm
  3. Skillful
  4. Resourceful
  5. Observant
  6. Emphatic
  7. Respectable
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15
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Combination of chest compression and often artificial ventilation

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation / CPR

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