Substance Abuse Flashcards

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Substance use disorder is formerly referred to as

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Substance Abuse Disorder

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2
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refers to the use of chemicals to affect or influence a mental state or induce euphoria

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Substance Use Disorder

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3
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It is a drug frequently prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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4
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commonly called “bath salts”

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Mephedrone

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5
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is a stimulant that creates an altered state.

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Mephedrone

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6
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is defined as drinking that causes the blood alcohol concentration to be at 0.08 g per dL

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Binge Drinking

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7
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are derivatives of the natural hormone testosterone.

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Anabolic Steroids

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8
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an oral compound and testosterone propionate, an injectable form.

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Stanozolol

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9
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is another drug used to enhance athletic performance. This drug increases muscle strength and stamina.

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Human Growth Hormone

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10
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widely known as “pot,” “grass,” or “weed”

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Cannabis

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11
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derived from the leaves and stems of the Indian Hemp Plant

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Cannabis

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12
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What is the name of the Indian Hemp Plant

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“Cannabis sativa”

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13
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is the most frequently abused illicit substance, next to alcohol, used by adolescents.

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Cannabis sativa

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14
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Scraping the resin from the flowering leaves produces a much stronger substance called

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hashish

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15
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is a seedless form that is even a more potent substance

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Sinsemilla

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16
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residue of the cannabis that remain in the fatty cells of the brain can create what?

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synaptic gaps that interfere with electrical brain waves and memory storage.

17
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are a group of drugs used in the treatment of hyperactivity and narcolepsy, among other central nervous system disorders

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Amphetamines

18
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are called “uppers” or “speed”

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Amphetamines

19
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they give the user a false sense of well-being, alertness, or self-esteem

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Amphetamines

20
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Chronic methamphetamine abuse results in

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destruction of tooth enamel or blackened, crumbling teeth.

21
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Side effects of Amphetamines

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*aggressive or demanding behavior
*paranoia
*extreme restlessness

22
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Physical and psychological effects of Cannabis:

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*euphoria
*sense of well-being
*temporary impairment of coordination
*rapid mood swings
*decreased attention span
*loss of memory for recent events (up to 1-hour time)

23
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withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis

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*irritability
*drowsiness
*cravings for high-carbohydrate snacks

24
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This drug may be sniffed into the nose, smoked, or inject intravenously.

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Cocaine

25
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what is the term for the mixture of cocaine and heroine?

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“Speedball”

26
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is manufactured by heating cocaine powder and water

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“crack”

27
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Toxic dose of cocaine is considered to be at

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600 to 700 mg

28
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Cocaine produces the physical effects of

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*increased pulse
*Increased respiration rates
*Increased temperature
*Increased blood pressure
*decreased appetite

29
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also known as Molly/Ecstasy

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3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

30
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MDMA effects typically lasts for

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3 to 6 hours

31
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is a model used to identify substance use disorders and to limit the progression to riskier drugs

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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

32
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reverses respiratory depression and decrease the rate of deaths from overdoses

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Naloxone

33
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particles that do not completely dissolve and remains in the bloodstream will result in complications such as

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pulmonary embolus and or emphysema

34
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) will produce feelings of

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giddiness and and extreme well-being

35
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an anesthetic used in veterinary medicine

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Ketamine