The Drug "Problem" Deck (E1) Flashcards
Substance put into the body designed to have a physiological and psychological effect.
What is a drug?
What are the 3 eras of drug use?
1) Natural
2) Transformative
3) Synthetic
What are 3 factors to consider when attempting to answer how to solve the drug “problem?”
1) The 3 eras of drug use
2) Purpose for taking drug (utility or recreation)
3) Permissibility (licit or illicit)
What major change occurred with drug use between the natural and transformative eras?
Target analyte was taken out of natural items and concentrated for pure product
What major change occurred with drug use between the transformative and synthetic eras?
Base compounds were used to make weird shit
Name 3 natural drugs.
1) Alcohol
2) Cannabis
3) Coca leaves
Name 2 transformative drugs.
1) Cocaine
2) Heroin
Name 3 synthetic drugs.
1) Crystal meth
2) MDMA
3) LSD