drug misuse and abuse

opiods

(narcotics) drugs that induce sleep and relieve pain, including derivatives of opium and synthetics with similar chemical properties

benzodiazepines

(tranquilizers) class of CNS depresseant drugs with sedative hypnotic, and muscle relaxant effects

nonmedical use or abuse or prescription drugs

- 7million people over age of 12 have used prescription drugs for nonmedical use - common among teenagers and young adults - easier to obtain than illegal drugs - drug abuse by college students is increasing

why college students use of illicit drugs

- positive expectations - genetics and family history - substance use in hihg school - mental health problems - sorority and fraternity membership - stress

inhalants

-products that are sniffed or inhaled to produce highs - legal to purchase but dangerous when used incorretly, generally used by people who cannot afford illicit drugs - common products are- rubber cement, model glue, paint thinner, aerosol sprays, lighter fluid, varnish

antagonism

a drug interaction in which two drugs compete for the same available receptors, potentially blocking each others actions

stimulant

a drug that increases activity of the central nervous system - increased activity, anxiety, and agitation - ofetnjiterry of nervous ex: cocaine, amphetamines, caffeine

transdermal

absorbed through the skin

Psipcybin

active chemicals in a group of mushrooms sometimes called magic shrooms

Rohypnol

benzodiaepine of concern and is commonly referred to as the date rape drug or roofies, - often added to drinks and given to women in hopes of lowering inhibitions and facilitating potential sexual conquests

drug affect on the brain

biological, pathological process that alters the way in chich the pleasure center, as well as other parts of the brian function

Special K

causes halluciantions similar to PCP - less severe than extacy

cocaine

chite crystaline powder derived from the leaves of coca shrub naturally occuring stimulant

marijuana

chopped leaves and flowers of Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa plants; psychoactive stimulant

nitrous oxide

common dental anesthesia used in aerosol products such as whipped toppings - effects: euphoria, illusions, pain relief

ectasy

common street name for MDMA - synthetic compound with both stimulant and mildly hallucinogenic effects - most well known club drug - creates feeling of extreme euphoria, openess and wrmth, increased willingness to comunicate, feelings of love and empathy, increased awareness, heightened appreciation for music

syntheic marijuanae

contain dried, shreded plant material and one or more synthetic cannabinoids, with results mimic marijuana intoxication, with longer effects

mescaline

derived from peyote cactus in southern US and south america -powerful hallucinogen and CNS stimulant

inhalaiton

drug enter body thorugh the respiratory tract via sniffing or inhaling

psychoactive drugs

drugs taht have the potential to alter mood or behavior

barbituates

drugs that depress the CNS and hace sedating, hypnotic, and anesthetic effects

depressent

drugs that slow down the activity of the CNS

inhibition

effects of one drug are eliminated or reduced by the presence of another drug at the receptor site

drug abuse

excessive use of any drug, and may cause serous harm

recreational drugs

generally contain chemicals used to hep people relax or socialize most are legal

herbal preparations

herbal tteas and other botanical origin believed to have medicianl properties

drug misuse

involves using a drug for a purpose for whihc it was not intended

LSD

known as acid - becoming more popular among young users - in small doses can produce psychological and physcial effects - euphoria is common

amphetamines

large and varied group of synthetic agent sthat stimulate the central nervous system

illicit drugs

most notoriuos type of drug, generally recognized as harmful, all are psychoactive

caffeine

most popular and widely used drug in the inited states - mild CNS stimulants - feel effects within 15-45 min

commercial preparations

most uniersially used yet least commonly recognized substances, household products and cleaners

prescription drugs

obtained only with a prescription from a licensed health practitioner

cross tolerance

occurs when a person develops a physiological tolerance to one drug and shows a similar tolerance to certain other drugs

intolerance

occurs when drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomforablt reactions

prescription drugs abuse by college students

of particular concern are drugs such as adderall and ritalin

opium

parent drug of the opiods made from the seedpod resin of opium poppy

avoidance of illicit drugs on campus

parental influence, religion or spirituality, student involvement in learning or extracurricular activities, participation in college athletics, particiaption in healht social networks

over the counter drugs

purchased without a prescriton

injection

rapid form of administration, directly into blood or muscles

dopamine

relay messages about pleasure through the nerve fibers to nerve cells in the limbic system, emotion regulating protion of the brain

marijuana as medicine

releif of of chemotherapy sideeffects, alleviation of multiple schlerosis, glaucoma and other diseases

OTC drug misuse and abuse

sleep aids cold medicines diet pills

GHB

slipped into drinks without being detected, resulting in loss of memory, unconsciousness, amnesia and death

hallucinogens

substances capable of creating auditory or visual distortions and heightened states

oral ingestion

swallowing a tablet or liquid

club drugs

synthetic analogs of existing illicit drugs - popular amoing teens and young adults at nigh clubs and parties

poly drug use

taking several medications, vitamins, or illegal drugs simultaneously- cna lead to dangerous health problems

synergism

the interaction of 2 or more drugs that produces more profound effects tthan would be expected of the drugs were taken seperately

tetrahydrocannnabinol THC

the psychoactive substance in marijuna and the key to determining how powerful a high it will produce

methadone maintenance

treatment available for people addicted to heroin, though controversial due to it's own addiction

PCP

white crytaline powder often sprinkled onto marijuana cigaretted - produces feeling similar to strong CNS depressants - serous side effects occur in larger doese

heroin

white powder derived from morphine - black tar is dark brown, foul smelling, relatively pure and inexpensive