nstp mid term Flashcards
Was considered the mild or early phase of inappropriate drug use that led to dependence, it is viewed as more severe problem than abuse.
Drug Abuse
may involve using drugs despite the consequences, being unable to stop using drugs and neglecting social and work obligations because of drug use.
Drug Addiction
can also be dependent on drugs without being addicted
Drug Dependent
Commonly used Drugs (Origin of Drugs)
Natural
- comes from nature
Synthetic
- produce in lab
Classification of Drugs depending on their pharmacological effects
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogen
sedatives
Narcotics
drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition. It raises blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration and reduce the desire to eat. Due to increase in alertness people may feel tired , hungry and depressed.
Stimulants
drugs which reduce or decreases the activity of the central nervous system or any bodily function.
Depressants
- (also called psychedelics) – drugs which affect sensation, thinking, self-awareness and emotion. Changes in time and space perception, delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations may be mild or overwhelming, depending on dose and quality of the drug.
Hallucinogen
drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement.
Sedatives
drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep. Examples: Opium and its derivatives such as Morphine, Codeine, Heroin.
Narcotics
Stimulants:
amphetamines
cocaine
Nicotine
Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)
Deppresant
Benzodiazepines
Cannabisz
Hallucinogens
Mescaline
Marijuana
Sedatives
Barbiturates
Tranquilizer
Alcohol
