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drug and abuse 1

drug and substance abuse chapter 1

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Pharmacological the nonmedical use of most drugs
social psychological basis of an attraction to a drug can be explained as feeling rewarded or satisfied
Psychoactive drugs alter mood, consciousness, thought processes, perception, and/or behavior
To feel good Drugs can produce intense feelings of pleasure.
To feel better Some people who suffer from social anxiety, stress, and depression start using drugs to try to feel less anxious
To do better Some people feel pressure to improve their focus in school or at work or their abilities in sports
Curiosity and social pressure In this respect, teens are particularly at risk because peer pressure can be very strong
Drug misuse is the unintentional or inappropriate use of prescribed or over-the- counter
Drug abuse s also known as chemical, or substance abuse is the willful misuse of either licit or illicit drugs
Gateway drugs (Theoretical) are types of drugs (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana) when used earlier in life
Stimulants Increase alertness and produces a “high” effect with euphoria
Bath salts (a designer drug) that produce a “cheap high” like major stimulants
Hallucinogens drugs that produce an intense alteration or perception, thought, and feelings
Depressants Drugs that suppress the CNS.
Structural analogs are drugs that result from altered chemical structures of current illicit drugs
Anabolic steroids a synthetic form of the male hormone testosterone
Inhalants/organic solvents inhalants like gasoline, model glue, paint thinner, certain foods, herbs, and vitamins
Legal instrumental use Taking prescribed drugs or OTC drugs to relieve or treat mental or physical symptoms
Legal recreational use Using licit drugs like tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine to achieve a certain mental state
Illegal instrumental use Taking nonprescribed drugs to achieve a task or goal
Illegal recreational use Taking illicit drugs for fun or pleasure
Withdrawal Symptoms psychological and physical symptoms that result when a drug is absent from the user’s body
Created by: tdavis2002
 

 



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