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Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse Flashcards

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it is a substance causing changes in the body and is often used for medication/nutritional supplements.

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drug

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it involves food and drug interaction.

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substance use

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involves dependence on abuse of prescribed drugs, over-the-counter, illicit drugs

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substance misuse

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it involves one or more of the following within a year, on a constant or intermittent basis, with or without physical dependence.

  • Recurrent drug use resulting in a failure to fulfill major responsibilities at work, school, or home
  • Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous
  • Recurrent drug-related legal problems
  • Continued drug use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems caused by the effects of the drugs.
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Substance Abuse

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addicts have a tendency to exhibit the following:

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  • Failure to fulfill home or school obligations
  • Legal problems
  • Physical harm
  • Relationship Problems
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addicts have a tendency to exhibit the following:

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  • Failure to fulfill home or school obligations
  • Legal problems
  • Physical harm
  • Relationship Problems
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addicts have a tendency to exhibit the following:

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  • Failure to fulfill home or school obligations
  • Legal problems
  • Physical harm
  • Relationship Problems
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addicts have a tendency to exhibit the following:

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  • Failure to fulfill home or school obligations
  • Legal problems
  • Physical harm
  • Relationship Problems
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is a more complex disorder and is associated with the idea of addiction.

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drug dependence

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is a more complex disorder and is associated with the idea of addiction.

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  1. Develops tolerance to the substance
  2. Experiences withdrawal symptoms
  3. Takes the substance in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended
  4. Expresses a persistent desire to cut down or regulate substance use
  5. Spends a great deal of time obtaining the substance, using it, or recovering from its effects
  6. Give up important social, school, work, or recreational activities because of substance use
  7. Continues to use the substance despite recognizing that it can cause further physical or psychological problems
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what causes the most serious form of dependence?

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drugs

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enumerate some symptom withdrawals

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runny nose, sneezing, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, and even coma

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it is the overuse of drugs

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substance abuse

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what are the signs of drug abuse?

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  1. Sudden weight loss or gain
  2. Problems with concentration and reduced attention span
  3. Erratic sleeping and eating habits
  4. Verbal abuse and violent behavior
  5. Loss of motivation and self-esteem
  6. Delinquent acts like stealing and cheating
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it is also known as uppers which produce increased mental alertness, wakefulness, and loss of appetite and provide a feeling of well-being.

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stimulants

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Amphetamine, Caffeine, Cocaine, Nicotine, Crystal Meth are examples of?

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stimulants

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They are also known as downers. They act to depress the central nervous system, thereby promoting relaxation and sleep.

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depressants

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Alcohol, Barbiturates, Narcotics, Tranquilizers are examples of?

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depressants

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are drugs that relieve pain and often induce sleep.

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narcotics

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heroin, morphine, codeine are examples of what type of narcotics?

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opiates

18
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Hallucinogens are also called

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Psychedelics

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it affects sensation, thinking, Self- awareness, and emotion. Changes in time and space, false beliefs or delusions, and hallucinations may be mild or overwhelming.

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Hallucinogens

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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Marijuana ( Cannabis), Mescaline are examples of?

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hallucinogen

21
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Making a decision is crucial because it entails

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courage, wisdom, self-respect, love for self, and fear of God

22
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· Go for a walk or a run.

· Schedule a museum tour or a movie marathon.

· Challenge your mind with a new game or book

· Mingle with other people.

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bored

23
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· Practice relaxation or visualization

· Try to slow down and unwind.

· Get some exercise.

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stressed

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· Talk to a counselor.

· Learn and practice communication techniques.

· Participate in school or community activities.

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shy/lonely

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· Focus on the areas in which you are competent.

· Reward yourself for the small accomplishments that you have achieved

· Enroll in regular exercise program to enhance self- esteem

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feeling low on self esteem

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· Talk to a friend, parent, or counselor.

· Enroll in a regular exercise program to divert your feelings.

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Depressed/ anxious

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· Motivate yourself to get up and exercise to energize yourself.

· Assume responsibility for someone or something apart from yourself

· Volunteer in school or community activities.

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Apathetic/Lethargic

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· Try yoga or meditation.

· Explore spiritual encounters through prayers, religious or church groups, and reading inspirational books.

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Searching meaning

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· Enroll in a course on assertiveness training.

· Obtain support from others who do not want to use drugs

· Remind yourself that you have to make your own decisions and be responsible for the consequences of your actions.

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Afraid to say “NO”

30
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· Start searching for a new set of friends.

· Join a club that advocates healthy lifestyle activities

· Participate in school or community activities.

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Feeling peer pressure

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· Start searching for a new set of friends.

· Join a club that advocates healthy lifestyle activities

· Participate in school or community activities.

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Feeling peer pressure

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