Week 4 - Cannabis, Tolerance, Dependence, Addiction Flashcards
1
Q
Cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018. What is it used for? (2)
A
- various reasons
- including persistent and neuropathic pain management
2
Q
Cannabis contains numerous cannabinoids. What are the most common ones? (3)
A
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Cannabinol (CNB)
3
Q
What does evidence suggest that cannabis can be effective in treating? (4)
A
- persistent cancer pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- fibromyalgia
- neuropathies associated with MS
4
Q
How can cannabis be inhaled? (3)
A
- smoking
- vaporization
- ingestion
5
Q
What are the side effects of Cannabis? (9)
A
- increased HR
- increased appetite
- dizziness
- decreased BP
- dry mouth
- hallucinations
- paranoia
- alteration in motor function
- impaired attention
6
Q
One can develop tolerance with prolonged opioid use. What is tolerance? (3)
A
- no longer effective as it once was
- develops to some pharmacologic effect but not to others
- euphoria, resp. depressions, nausea
7
Q
No tolerance develops to what pharmacologic effect? (2)
A
- constipation
- constricted pupils
8
Q
What is physical dependence? (2)
A
- if you stopped, you would go through withdrawal
- long term use produces physical dependence
9
Q
With physical dependence, one can develop acute abstinence syndrome. What is that? (2)
A
- withdrawal that can last up to 10 days
- unpleasant but not dangerous
10
Q
Why is addiction different than dependence?
A
- it is psychological
11
Q
What is addiction? (2)
A
- a compulsive, abnormal dependence on a substance (alc, cocaine, opioids, or tobacco) or on a behaviour (gambling, internet, or pornography)
- dependence typically has adverse psych, physical, economic, social, or legal ramifications
12
Q
What are substance-induced disorders?
A
- temporary and reversible caused by immediate use of substance and the immediate effect that occurs when substance is stopped
13
Q
What is substance use disorder? (3)
A
- as a result from continued, frequent use of a substance
- combines abuse and dependence
- direct effects of the substance, include cognitive, behavioural, and physiological physical symptoms
14
Q
Substance Use Disorder contains which 3 symptoms?
A
- craving
- tolerance
- withdrawal
15
Q
What is craving?
A
- Describes the desire to use a substance and is a symptom of SUD
