Substance Abuse Flashcards
Drugs
Affects mind or body
Depressants
Slow CNS activity
Reduce tension and inhibition
May interfere with judgement, concentration, and motor activity
Binge (alcohol)
5+ in men
4+ in women
Women have less alcohol dehydrogenase
Withdrawal (alcohol)
Nausea/vomiting
Delirium Tremens
Can be fatal
Sedative-Hypnotics/Barbiturates
Relaxation and drowsiness
Low dose: calming
High dose: sleep inducing/hypnotic
Slow breathing can lead to death
Benzodiazepines
Depresents effect without sedation
Hallucinogens
May induce strong emotions
Last about 6hrs
Bind to serotonin in receptors (which control vision and emotion)
Cannabis
Low dose: joy and relaxation
High dose: odd visual experiences, change in image, etc
Lasts about 2-6hrs
Cross tolerance
Tolerance for 2 similar drugs
One may have never been tried
Synergetic effects
Mixing drugs to increase effects
May increase lethal level due to metabolic issues
Sociocultural
Stressful socioeconomic status
Family values
Biological Views
Genetic predisposition
Cognitive Behavioral
Operant conditioning
Reward and expectancy
