RXRS Exam 03

Hallucination

sensory experiences that are unreal but experienced/understood to be real

Auditory Hallucination (Paracusia)

hallucinations involving the sense of hearing

Somatic Hallucination

Hallucinations involving the perception of a physical experience occurring with the body

Tactile Hallucination

Hallucinations involving the sense of touch

Kinesthetic Hallucination

Hallucinations involving the sense of bodily movement

Visual Hallucination

Hallucination involving the sense of sight

Lilliputian Hallucination

Hallucinations in which things, people, or animals seem smaller than they would be in reality

Pseudohallucination

Sensory experiences that are unreal but experienced

Enlightenment

The state of attaining deep insight (particularly with LSD) and the awareness which frees the individual from subjective self-identity.

Entertainment

The act of entertaining (particularly with LSD), to amuse with performance

Drug Trafficking

A global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws

Drug Cartels

Any criminal organization with the intention of supplying drug trafficking operations

Drug mules (drug couriers)

Someone who transports illegal drugs across a border for a drug cartel, as opposed to being sent by mail.

Reasons gay male drug consumption is high

Repressed feelings and distress, club/comfort environment, sexual expectations, depression

Cannaflavins

Cannabis exclusive flavonoids

Cannabidiol (CBD)

A phytocannabinoid that is non-psychoactive, second most prevalent active components of marijuana.

Cannabigerol (CBG)

The non-acidic form of cannabigerolic acid, a non-psychoactive compound that is the parent molecule of other cannabinoids

Cannabichromene (CBC)

The “stem cell” of cannabinoids, a non-psychoactive compound that is believed to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors

Cannabinol (CBN)

Psychoactive compound that is the product of oxidizing THC, promotes sleep, stimulates appetite and bone growth, and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Cannabavarin (THCV)

Psychoactive compound that has demonstrated neurochemical pathways for anti-epileptic and anti-convulsive action.

δ-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Less potent psychoactive component of cannabis, stimulates cells in brain to release dopamine, creating euphoria

δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

The key psychoactive component of cannabis, stimulates cells in brain to release dopamine, creating euphoria

Zoonotic

Infections that can be naturally transmitted between animals and humans, accounts for 80% of bioterrorism agents

Infectivity (zoonotic agents safety classification)

Aptitude of an agent to penetrate and multiply in the host

Pathogenicity (zoonotic agents safety classification)

Ability of the agent to cause a disease after penetrating the body

Transmissibility (zoonotic agents safety classification)

Ability of the agent to be transmitted from an infected individual to a healthy one

Ability to neutralize (zoonotic agents safety classification)

The means to have preventive tools and therapeutic responses

Parenteral Transmission

Agents transmitted through body fluids/blood and airways (droplets), inhaled by surrounding people

Contact Transmission

Agents present on the surface of the infected organism and can infect other organisms

Oral-Fecal Routes Transmission

Through objects, foods, or other items contaminated with the feces of infected patients, or through sexual contact.

Lethal Agents

Capable of causing death

Incapacitating Agents

Agents that produce temporary physiological/mental harm to render person incapable of normal activities

Blood Agent

A toxic chemical agent that affects the body by being absorbed into the blood; these are fast-acting, potentially lethal toxins (cyanide/arsenic based)

Blister Agent/Vesicant

A chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye, and mucosal pain and irritation, creates water blisters (mustard gas)

Nerve Agent/Nerve Gas

Chemicals that disrupt nerves messaging transfer to organs, causes poisoning that constricts pupils, involuntary urination/defecation, death by cardiac arrest (Sarin).

Nettle Agent/Urticants

Agents that produce corrosive skin and tissue injury upon contact, results in itches and rashes.

Pulmonary Agent/Choking Agent

Agent designed to impede a victim’s ability to breathe, cause fluid build up in lungs (Chlorine Gas)

Vomiting Agent

Chemicals that cause vomiting, prolonged exposure can be lethal

Bootlegging

Illegal business of smuggling alcoholic beverages forbidden by law, done over land, countered prohibition by supplying speakeasies

Rum-Running

Illegal business of smuggling alcoholic beverages forbidden by law, done over water, countered prohibition by supplying speakeasies

Speakeasies

An illicit establishment that sells alcohol

Jazz

The sound of swing and blue notes, vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation. Big music halls and jazz clubs thrived, encouraging substance consumption.

Drug Panic

Public concern about drug use increased in the 1980s

Zero Tolerance Policy

A legislative change on drug usage, imposes strict punishment for infractions, intent of eliminating undesirable conduct

Anti-Drug Propaganda

Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread to widely influence opinions on drug usage.

Terrorism

Unlawful use of violence against a person or property to intimidate a government, population, or promote political and social objectives

Domestic Terrorism

Dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical infrastructure, key resources, and violation of criminal law (e.g. mass shootings)

Street Capitalism

The economic pattern where individuals bet their lives on the rewards of selling cocaine.

Club Drug Subculture

Use of drugs that would enhance experience of dancing to loud and bass-heavy music and flashing neon lights

Soft Drug

Believed to be nonaddictive and less damaging to health than hard drugs.

Cocaine

Powerfully addictive stimulant made from leaves of a coca plant

Amyl Nitrite

A chemical compound of nitrite with amyl group attached, often paired with stimulant drugs to intensify and prolong euphoria

Quaaludes (Methaqualone)

A barbiturate-like synthetic drug with anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic qualities

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD/Acid)

Effects typically include altered thoughts, feelings, and awareness of surroundings

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Represents a broad range of percussive electronic and sampled music made for nightclubs, raves, and festivals

Raves

Organized dance party at a nightclub, festival, warehouse, or other property with DJs

MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)

Is an empathogen that produces experiences of emotional communion and oneness, used to increase enjoyment of repetitive dancing and music

GHB/GINA

A CNS depressant often abused for its ability to produce euphoria and reduce anxiety, used by gay/bi men to facilitate sex.

Ketamine

Induces a trance-like state while providing pain relief, sedation, and memory loss