SUBSTANCE ABUSE Flashcards
the inability to meet major role
obligations, an increase in legal problems or risk taking
behavior or exposure to hazardous situation because of
an addicting substance.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
when he or she has
withdrawal symptoms following discontinuation of the
substance, combined with abandonment of important
activities, spending increased time in activities related
to the substance use, using substance for a longer time
than planned, or continue use despite worsening
problems because of substance use
Substance dependent person
When sniffed into the nose or smoked
in a pipe, absorbed across the mucous
membrane and affect the CNS
Acts at the nerve terminals to prevent
the reuptake of dopamine &
norepinephrine which in turn results
in vasoconstriction, tachycardia &
hypertension.
A form of freeb
Cocaine / Crack
Substances Commonly Abused During Pregnancy
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
- Marijuana and Hashish
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Narcotic Agonists
- Inhalants
- Alcohol
1.) a compulsive need to use a substance for its satisfying or pleasurable effect
2.) physical and psychological sx occurring when
drug is no longer being used
3.) ability of the body tissues to endure and adapt to
continued or increased use of a substance
1.) Addiction
2.) Withdrawal
3.) Tolerance
Methamphetamines
Neuro stimulant and
neurotoxin
Amphetamines
The most widely used
illicit drug among women
(pregnant and nonpregnant)
Marijuana
- A popular hallucinogen
- Can be smoked, taken orally or
injected IV - Causes confusion, delirium and
hallucinations & feelings of
euphoria
PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)
Used for the relief of pain such as morphine,
oxycodone, meperidine (Demerol), and codeine.
Can be obtained by prescription.
Have dramatic euphoric effect
Safe to use during pregnancy to treat a pregnant
woman who has a respiratory or cardiac code
related to opioid overdose
NARCOTIC AGONISTS
Inhalant abuse refers to the
“sniffing” or “huffing” of aerosol
substances.
Frequently abused by
adolescents.
Sample of inhalants are model
airplane glue, cooking sprays
and computer keyboard cleaner
INHALANTS
- CNS depressant & a
potent teratogen. - Incidence of abuse is
highest among women
ages 20-40 years
Alcohol
Physical Signs
- Dilated or constricted pupils
- Inflamed oral mucosa
- Evidence of needle “track marks” or abscesses
- Poor nutritional status
- Slurred speech or staggering gaits
- Odor of alcohol on breath
