Drug correct answers any substance that is taken to change the way you feel and function
Drug misuse correct answers taking of a drug for a purpose or by a person other than that for which it was medically intended
Drug abuse correct answers excessive drug use that is inconsistent with accept...
Dosage correct answers amount of any drug that an individual takes
Toxicity correct answers dosage level at which a drug becomes poisonous to the body, causing
either temporary or permanent damage
Set correct answers Internal environment or mind-set (expectations of preconceptions about
using the drug)
Setting correct answers external environment that a drug user is in
Most common misused drugs correct answers -nasal sprays
-laxatives
-eye drops
-sleep aids
-cough syrup
Non-adherence correct answers a prescribed medication is not taken the way it should be
(dangers include recurrent infections, serious medical complications, and emergency hospital
treatment)
Physical side effects of prescription drugs correct answers complications may include:
-heart failure
-heart attack
-kidney and liver failure
-severe blood disorders
-birth defects
-blindness
-memory problems
, -allergic reactions
Psychological side effects of prescription drugs correct answers can cause changes in the way
people think, feel and behave
Drug Interactions correct answers -mixing some drugs can cause problems
-check labels for instructions to avoid this
-be especially careful of alcohol intake
Caffeine correct answers most widely used psychtropic drug in the world
Dependence correct answers psychological or physical:
-regular use
-use interferes with health, family, relationships and work.
Abuse correct answers continued use of substances despite awareness of persistent or repeated
social, occupational, psychological, or physical problems related to drug use
Intoxication correct answers maladaptive behaviour, psychological and physiologic changes
Withdrawal correct answers symptoms that cause significant psychological and physical distress
when reducing or stopping drug use
Polyabuse correct answers several types of drug abuse at once
Concurrent disorders correct answers mental health issues + drug abuse
Causes of Drug Dependence and abuse correct answers -biology of dependence
-psychological factors
-peer pressure
-parents attitudes about drugs
Effects of drugs correct answers acute or chronic
Amphetamines correct answers stimulants that were once widely prescribed for weight control
because they suppress appetite
Methamphetamine (crystal meth) correct answers -white, odourless, bitter-tasting crystalline
powder that readily dissolves in water or alcohol
-users feel initial intense, pleasurable rush
-prolonged physical and psychological high
-adverse effects: confusion, rambling, incoherent speech, anxiety and mood swings
Risks of Amphetamines correct answers -shakiness
-irritability
-anxiety
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