September 10

Question 1

Tolerance

Answer 1

Decreased reaction to drug from repeated use

Question 2

Withdrawal symptoms

Answer 2

Abnormal physical or psychological effects of stopping the use of a drug
- Sweating
- Tremors
- GI upset
- Anxiety
- Insomnia

Question 3

Dependence

Answer 3

A state in which an individual uses a drug so frequently or consistently that it would be difficult for the person to stop

Question 4

Physical dependence

Answer 4

Defined by the presence of withdrawal symptoms or syndrome

Question 5

Psychological dependence

Answer 5

Defined by a high rate of drug use, craving or drug seeking behaviour, emotional/motivational withdrawal symptoms

Question 6

Reinforcement

Answer 6

Refers to a process by which the consequences of a behaviour result in an increased tendency to repeat that behaviour

Question 7

Feelings of pleasure/euphoria

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement

Question 8

Relief from withdrawal or psychological distress

Answer 8

Negative reinforcement

Question 9

Toxicity

Answer 9

Refers to a drug’s association with toxic effects
ie. effects that produce dangerous or potentially dangerous consequences

Question 10

Acute toxicity

Answer 10

Toxicity from the drug’s presence/action

Question 11

Chronic toxicity

Answer 11

Toxicity from long-term use of drug

Question 12

Behavioural toxicity

Answer 12

Toxicity from a drug’s behavioural effects

Question 13

Physiological toxicity

Answer 13

Toxicity from a drug’s physiological effects