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Health: Drug Terms II

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PSYCHOlogical DependenceAn Emotional Need
PHYSIOlogical DependenceA Physical Need
Drug ReactionA Drug Affects each Person Differently
What Drugs Act uponThe Nervous System
SynergismDrugs taken together have a great effect
Side EffectsEffects of the Drug that are not was Expected
Human factors that Influence Our behavior-Family - Friends - TV,Movies, Radio -Newspapers
PSYCCHOactive DrugAffects Thoughts, Moods and Perception
DosageAmount
PotentcyStrength
SolubilityAble to Dissolve
SiteWhere the body is being affected
SetExpectations
SettingPlace where Drug is Taken
OTCOver The Counter
Multi-Substance AbuseUsing Many Drugs
InhalentsBreathing in Poisonous Chemicals
MethadoneSynthetic Drug Doctors give to Addicts
BlackoutNot Able to Remember Events
TranquilizersProduces Calmness
SedativesProduce Sleep
Examples of Stimulants-Amphetamines -Cocaine - Crack - Caffine - Nicotine
Examples of Depressants- Barbiturates - Tranquilizers - Codine - Alcohol
Examples of Depressants-Opium - Heroin - Morphine - Metadone
Examples of Hallucinogens-LSD -Peote Cactus -Mescaline - Psillocybin
Examples of Hallucinogens- PCP - Inhalents - Marijuana
Examples of Inhalents-Glue - Hairspray - Paint Thinner -White Out - Whippets
Active Ingredient in MarijuanaTHC
Medical Uses of Amphetamines-Narcolepsy -Obesity - Hyperactive Children
Medical Uses of Barbiturates-Anesthetic -Anti-Convulsant
Medical Uses of Tranquilizers- Psychiatric Hospitals - Anxiety / Tension
Medical Uses of Morphine-Pain Relief - Sedation
Medical Uses of Steroids-Cancer - Burn Patients - Children's Growth
CNSCentral Nervous System
Effects of StimulantsSpeed up CNS & Increase Heart Rate
Effects of DepressantsSlow Down CNS
DeathDanger of Mixing Barbiturates or Tranquilizers with Alcohol
FlashbackExperience the Same Reaction Later WITHOUT having Taken the Drug


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