Prescription & Illegal Drug Abuse Unit Unit 7 In Book Pg. 404-409 & 436- 479.
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Drug UnitIntro to Terms
Psychoactive drugAny substance capable of altering one’s feelings, perceptions or moods.
Medicine
Any drug used to cure, prevent or treat illness or discomfort.
Do… Pay attention to warning labels
Ask MD/Pharmacy before combining drugs
Call MD if you have signs of allergic reaction
Complete whole Rx
Don’t… Hide info from MD
Mix medicines
Share medicine
Take more than prescribed
Using someone else’s prescription
Reading Labels
Reading Labels
Side effect An unintended and sometimes harmful reaction to a drug.
Drug interactions Synergistic – drugs combined
produces an exaggerated or heightened effect of both drugs. 1+1 = 4
Additive – there is no combined effect. Drugs work separately in the body. 1+1 = 2
Antagonistic – drugs cancel each other out within the body. 1+1 = 0
Anaphylaxis
Methods of Consumption
Inhale - The drug enters the bloodstream via the lungs.
Inject - Direct stream to the blood vessels through syringe.
Ingest - Metabolized through the gastrointestinal system.
Absorb - Soaked up through the skin (snorted)
Steps to AddictionAbuse
ToleranceDependence
Addiction
Abuse/Use Any use of a drug that is detrimental to one’s health.
ex. Misuse – inappropriate use of a legal drug intended as medication.
Tolerance An acquired reaction to a drug; continued intake of same dose has diminished results.
Dependence A term that reflects the need to keep consuming a drug for psychological and/or physical reasons.
Types of Dependence
Physical - Body relies on drug in order to function normally
Psychological –
Emotional & Mental need of a drug in order to function normally
Addiction Having a dependence coupled with a change in behavior. Unable to function normally because of use.
Drug CategoriesStimulant – speeds up CNS function
Depressant - slows up CNS function
Narcotic – blocks pain receptors in brain
Hallucinogen – “mixes” receptors in
brain