Substance Use Flashcards
1
Q
What does it do?
A
affects the brain and CNS (taste, smell, vision, touch)
2
Q
Why do we take substances?
A
improve performance
pain
coping
pressure
relax
enhance social interaction
alter psychologic state
3
Q
Addiction
A
Overwhelming compulsion to take drugs repetitively no matter the consequence
4
Q
Dependence
A
Overwhelming desire to take drugs and inability to stop
1. Physical
2. Psychological
5
Q
Physical Dependence
A
body adapts
leads to withdrawals
7-10 days
6
Q
Psychological Dependence
A
need to function
no sign of withdrawal
months to years
emotional attachment
relapse is common
7
Q
Tolerance
A
Body adapts to dosage and substance
