TERMS Flashcards
none or accidental use
abstinence
no pattern of use w/ limited negative consequence
experimentation
drug seeking behavior to experience known effect
social/recreation use
definite pattern of indicating drug craving
habituation
continued use w/ negative impact on life
abuse
drug seeking behavior
addiction
use of a drug in a manner inconsistent w/ social norms w/ the intent of altering mood or feeling state
drug abuse
inappropriate use of a drug intended for therapeutic purposes
drug misuse
behavioral patterns of compulsive use in which obtaining and using a drug constitutes the principal focus of the users life
addiction
physiologic adaption to chronic use of a drug so that abrupt dosage reduction or discontinuation results in certain abstinence syndrome
physical dependence
state of physiologic adaptation to a drug such that higher than usual dosages are required to achieve the usual effect
tolerance
physical and emotional signs and symptoms precipitated bu the abrupt reduction or discontinuation of a drug on which a person is physically dependent
withdrawal
development of a substance specific syndrome after recent ingestion and presence in the body of a substance and is associated w/ maladaptive behavior during the waking state caused by the effect of substance on the CNS
intoxication
ability of one drug to suppress the manifestations of physical withdrawal produced by another drug to maintain the physically dependent state
occurs when 2 drugs have similar functions/effects
-alcohol and benzos
cross tolerance
2x as many deaths as cocaine
w/d peaks w/in 36-72 hrs
heroin
