Substance Related Disorders Flashcards
Ingestion of these substances in high doses can be lethal especially when mixed with alcohol
Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder
These drugs are used to relax the CNS or slow down body processes.Temporarily ease tension and induce sleep
Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder
Over dose may include slurred speech, drowsiness, drunken appearance, staggering gait, quick temper, quarrelsome disposition and death
Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder
are use for committing suicide and the most difficult disorder to cure
Barbiturates
can cause severe discomfort, accompanied by tonic-clonic convulsions, mental confusion, psychotic delirium, hallucination, fever, exhaustion and death
Withdrawal from sedatives disorders
Street names for sedatives
blues”, “rainbows”,” yellow jackets”, “downers
Morphine , Demerol, dilaudid , codeine, heroine
Opioid-related disorders
Chronic abuse results in tolerance, physical dependence, habituation, and addiction
Opioid-related disorders
Psychologically, addicts show a similarity to alcoholics in some aspects of their personality; they are emotionally immature, dependent, hostile, and aggressive, and they take drugs to relieve inner tensions
Opioid-related disorders
sometimes differ from alcoholics in that the former handle their feelings passively, by avoidance rather than by acting out; choosing drugs seems to suppress these inner tensions
Opioid-related disorders
Availability (abuse may begin following surgery or illness), curiosity, and peer pressure play roles in the use of this, social factors, such as urban and rural differences
Opioid-related disorders
Stimulating effect upon the user. When these drugs are chronically and compulsively abused, they result in tolerance and habituation.
Amphetamines and cocaine
is the most addictive drug known to man
Cocaine
When the drug is withdrawn, general fatigue and depression occur, along with changes in sleep EEG pattern
Amphetamines and cocaine
Chronic use can cause toxic psychosis, characterized by vivid hallucinations and persecutory delusions.
Amphetamines and cocaine
Used by overweight and depress individuals
Amphetamines and cocaine
is the most widely used illegal drug
Marijuana
Most Marijuana users are from – year age range
18-25
Marijuana is a common plant with a biologic name of
Cannabis sativa
It acts as a stimulant or depressant and is often considered to be a mild hallucinogen with some sedative properties
Marijuana
Persons who abused marijuana usually smoke it in pipe or as a rolled cigarette (joint)
Cannabis related disorders
Quick action of marijuana is about — and the effect is about —
15 minutes, 2-4 hours
Not physically addicting but it may lead to psychological dependence
Cannabis related disorders
General physiologic symptoms: increased appetite, lowered body temperature, depression, drowsiness, unsteady gait, inability to think clearly, excitement, reduced coordination and reflexes and impaired judgmen
Cannabis related disorders
They are referred to as ‘mind benders’ or psychedelic drugs affecting the mind causing changes in perception and consciousness.
Hallucinogen- and phencyclidine-related disorders
Effects are similar to marijuana but stronger in their effect in the body
Hallucinogen- and phencyclidine-related disorders
These are chemicals that give off fumes or vapors and, when inhaled, produce symptoms similar to intoxication
Inhalant- related disorders
When inhaled may produce confusion, excitement or hallucinations
Inhalant- related disorders
These may also cause temporary blindness and damage to the lungs, brain and liver. Can produce physical/psychological dependence
Inhalant- related disorders
comes in variety of sources such as coffee, soda, tea, OTC analgesics and cold remedies, stimulants, and weight loss aids
Caffeine
Some individuals may display dependence, tolerance and withdrawal when consuming large amounts
Caffeine-and-nicotine-related disorders
the active ingredients in tobacco, is a stimulant that elevate one’s blood pressure and increases one’s heartbeat
Nicotine
