Pharm Intro Flashcards
Any drug that affects the central nervous system and alters consciousness and/or perceptions
Psychoactive substance
The branch of science that examines how psychoactive substances taken to alter bodily functions or enhance bodily functions interact with the brain and body
Pharmacology
The physical signs and symptoms of a psychoactive substance.
Physiological effects
Alterations in perception and or judgment caused by a psychoactive substance
Psychological effects
Physiological and psychological effects of two or more psychoactive substances that are administered simultaneously
Chemical interaction
Signs and symptoms that occur when an individual who is physically dependent upon a psychoactive substance discontinues its use
Withdrawal
The method of detoxification, stabilization and maintenance that is unique to each client in order to facilitate sobriety
Treatment applications
After repeated administration, a given dose of a psychoactive substance produces a decreased effect or, conversely, when increasingly larger doses must be administered to obtain the effect observed with the original dose
Tolerance
The ability of pharmacologically similar psychoactive substances to substitute one other in relation to tolerance preventing and withdrawal symptoms
Cross-tolerance
The process of eliminating all psychoactive substances from an individuals body
Detoxification
The level of risk associated with a psychoactive substance that potentially leads to repeated use and/or dependence
Abuse liability
Psychoactive substances that have a demonstrated abuse liability and are regulated by the dea
Controlled substances
Psychoactive substances specifically invented with a different molecular chemical formula of similar controlled substances to evade law-enforcement
Designer psychoactive substance
A series of cells that prevents certain chemicals from reaching the brain
Blood brain barrier
Buy products from liver breaking down a psychoactive substance that can be eliminated from the body
Metabolites