Substance Abuse Flashcards
Substance use disorder is formerly referred to as
Substance Abuse Disorder
refers to the use of chemicals to affect or influence a mental state or induce euphoria
Substance Use Disorder
It is a drug frequently prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
commonly called “bath salts”
Mephedrone
is a stimulant that creates an altered state.
Mephedrone
is defined as drinking that causes the blood alcohol concentration to be at 0.08 g per dL
Binge Drinking
are derivatives of the natural hormone testosterone.
Anabolic Steroids
an oral compound and testosterone propionate, an injectable form.
Stanozolol
is another drug used to enhance athletic performance. This drug increases muscle strength and stamina.
Human Growth Hormone
widely known as “pot,” “grass,” or “weed”
Cannabis
derived from the leaves and stems of the Indian Hemp Plant
Cannabis
What is the name of the Indian Hemp Plant
“Cannabis sativa”
is the most frequently abused illicit substance, next to alcohol, used by adolescents.
Cannabis sativa
Scraping the resin from the flowering leaves produces a much stronger substance called
hashish
is a seedless form that is even a more potent substance
Sinsemilla
residue of the cannabis that remain in the fatty cells of the brain can create what?
synaptic gaps that interfere with electrical brain waves and memory storage.
are a group of drugs used in the treatment of hyperactivity and narcolepsy, among other central nervous system disorders
Amphetamines
are called “uppers” or “speed”
Amphetamines
they give the user a false sense of well-being, alertness, or self-esteem
Amphetamines
Chronic methamphetamine abuse results in
destruction of tooth enamel or blackened, crumbling teeth.
Side effects of Amphetamines
*aggressive or demanding behavior
*paranoia
*extreme restlessness
Physical and psychological effects of Cannabis:
*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)
withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis
*irritability
*drowsiness
*cravings for high-carbohydrate snacks
This drug may be sniffed into the nose, smoked, or inject intravenously.
Cocaine
what is the term for the mixture of cocaine and heroine?
“Speedball”
is manufactured by heating cocaine powder and water
“crack”
Toxic dose of cocaine is considered to be at
600 to 700 mg
Cocaine produces the physical effects of
*increased pulse
*Increased respiration rates
*Increased temperature
*Increased blood pressure
*decreased appetite
also known as Molly/Ecstasy
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
MDMA effects typically lasts for
3 to 6 hours
is a model used to identify substance use disorders and to limit the progression to riskier drugs
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
reverses respiratory depression and decrease the rate of deaths from overdoses
Naloxone
particles that do not completely dissolve and remains in the bloodstream will result in complications such as
pulmonary embolus and or emphysema
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) will produce feelings of
giddiness and and extreme well-being
an anesthetic used in veterinary medicine
Ketamine
