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CSAMS EXAM - Substance Use Characteristics And Effects: Questions & Accurate Answers
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CSAMS EXAM - Substance Use Characteristics AndEffects: Questions & Accurate Answers
Limbic system Right Ans - contains the brain's reward circuit; links
together structures that control and regulate pleasure
Drug use floods the brain with _________ or prevents its reuptake causing
similar effects Right Ans - dopamine
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms Right Ans - inability to think clearly
memory problems
emotional problems
sleep disturbances
physical coordination problems
sensitive to stress
*can last up to 2 years*
Regenerative PAWS Right Ans - improves over time; longer a person stays
sober the less severe symptoms become
Degenerative PAWS Right Ans - gets worse the longer a person is sober;
more likely to relapse and often self-medicate to alleviate symptoms
Intermittent PAWS Right Ans - comes and goes
Narcotics (opioids) Right Ans - fentanyl, heroin, morphine
Depressants Right Ans - barbiturates, benzos, GHB, alcohol
Stimulants Right Ans - amphetamines, cocaine, khat, methamphetamine
Hallucinogens Right Ans - LSD, PCP, k2, ketamine
Pharmaceutical narcotics/opioids Right Ans - OxyContin, oxycodone,
hydrocodone, Vicodin, codeine, morphine, methadone, fentanyl
Narcotics (method of use) Right Ans - swallowed, smoked, sniffed, injected
, Narcotics effects (mind) Right Ans - reduce tension
reduce anxiety/aggression
drowsiness
inability to concentrate
apathy
can lead to psych dependence
*the term "narcotic" comes from the Greek word for "stupor" and originally
referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain*
Narcotics effects (body) Right Ans - prescribed to suppress cough, treat
pain/sleep issues
slowed physical activity
constricted pupils
flushing of face and neck
constipation/nausea
vomiting
slowed breathing
Narcotics (withdrawal) Right Ans - watery eyes
runny nose
yawning
sweating
restlessness
irritability
loss of appetite
nausea
tremors
drug craving
severe depression
increased heart rate and blood pressure
*most disappear within days or weeks depending on drug*
Narcotics (overdose signs) Right Ans - constricted/pinpoint pupils
cold clammy skin
confusion
convulsion
drowsiness
slowed breathing
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