substance use and addictive disorders Flashcards
1
Q
how many ppl in the US a given yr have a substance abuse disorder
A
9%
2
Q
the three most widely used depressants
A
alcohol, sedative-hypnotic drugs, and opioids
3
Q
what constitutes a binge drinking ep
A
5 or more drinks in a session
4
Q
where does ethyl alcohol bind to in the brain
A
-GABA receptors, inhiniting brain’s responses and causing relaxation
first, inhibits judgment and inhibition, then motor skills
5
Q
withdrawal effects from alcohol abuse
A
happens w/in hours
- hands, eyelids, and tongue shake
- weak, nauseated, sweaty
- heart beats quickly, blood pressure lowers
- neg mood changes
6
Q
delirium tremens
A
small percentage of ppl going thru withdrawal experience this
-confusion, clouded consciusness, and terrifying hallucinations
7
Q
barbituates
A
- helps GABA operate on nuerons to inhibit activity – relaxation
- broken down in liver, like w alcohol
- lethal dose remains the same even tho tolerance occurs
- causes more drowsiness than benzos
8
Q
opioids
A
-consists of opium and drugs derived from it
-all drugs derived from it called narcotics- morphine, heroin, and codeine, etc
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9
Q
cocaine
A
- most powerful natural stimulant
- low doses stimulates higher centers of CNS
- higher doses
