abeka health 9 section 7.2

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dependence

the inability of the user to function normally without a drug

physical

functions of the body do not work properly without the drug; **withdrawal symptoms** will usually occur

psychological

mental and emotional changes occur that cause the mind to become addicted; caused by addictive drugs

**dopamine**

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_______________ in the brain produces a high

tolerance

the more a person uses a drug, the more is required to reach a “high”

tolerance

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addicts cannot maintain a normal state of mind when ___________ is built up

narcotics

commonly used to relieve pain; strong ____________ are physically and psychologically addictive

opium

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most narcotics come from the ____ poppy plant

morphine

part of the opium plant; strong pain killer / highly addictive

codeine

part of the opium plant; used in cough syrups and analgesics

heroin

chemically altered form of morphine (twice as strong)

heroin

one of the most addictive drugs; completely illegal in america

hallucinogens

 lead to hallucinations; known as *psychedelic* drugs

LSD

ingested or absorbed through skin

LSD

user experiences a “ trip”

LSD

flashbacks are a common side effect

MDMA

combination hallucinogen and stimulant

MDMA

severe short term side effects

PCP

originally created as anesthesia

PCP

most dangerous and addictive

PCP

flashbacks are a common side effect

stimulants

speed up the activity of the central nervous system

cocaine

created from the coca plant

cocaine

strong physical and psychological dependence

cocaine

usually in powder form

crack cocaine

crystallized form smoked in a glass tube

amphetamines

speed up the body’s metabolism; some legal medical use

methamphetamine

stronger amphetamine

crystal meth

common form of methamphetamine

powder

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meth is usually in _________ form

binge

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meth can be “________” used for several days

depressants

slow down body activity

depressants

medically used as sedatives or sleeping aids

barbiturates

most commonly abused; less common today than in the 1900s

rohypnol

causes unconsciousness and compliance

date rape

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rohypnol is also known as the “______ _______” drug

illegal

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rohypnol is completely ____________ in the US

marijuana

most commonly used (partially) illegal drug in the US; created from the hemp plant

hemp

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marijuana is created from the ________ plant

marijuana

can cause lung cancer

marijuana

known to weaken immune system

marijuana

user becomes sluggish and lazy

psychological

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marijuana causes _________________ dependence

anabolic steroids

drugs that build muscle mass at a faster rate than exercising; can cause severe side effects