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