abeka health 9 section 7.2
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dependence
the inability of the user to function normally without a drug
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physical
functions of the body do not work properly without the drug; **withdrawal symptoms** will usually occur
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psychological
mental and emotional changes occur that cause the mind to become addicted; caused by addictive drugs
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**dopamine**
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_______________ in the brain produces a high
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_______________ in the brain produces a high
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tolerance
the more a person uses a drug, the more is required to reach a “high”
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tolerance
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addicts cannot maintain a normal state of mind when ___________ is built up
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addicts cannot maintain a normal state of mind when ___________ is built up
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narcotics
commonly used to relieve pain; strong ____________ are physically and psychologically addictive
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opium
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most narcotics come from the ____ poppy plant
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most narcotics come from the ____ poppy plant
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morphine
part of the opium plant; strong pain killer / highly addictive
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codeine
part of the opium plant; used in cough syrups and analgesics
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heroin
chemically altered form of morphine (twice as strong)
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heroin
one of the most addictive drugs; completely illegal in america
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hallucinogens
lead to hallucinations; known as *psychedelic* drugs
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LSD
ingested or absorbed through skin
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LSD
user experiences a “ trip”
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LSD
flashbacks are a common side effect
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MDMA
combination hallucinogen and stimulant
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MDMA
severe short term side effects
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PCP
originally created as anesthesia
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PCP
most dangerous and addictive
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PCP
flashbacks are a common side effect
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stimulants
speed up the activity of the central nervous system
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cocaine
created from the coca plant
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cocaine
strong physical and psychological dependence
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cocaine
usually in powder form
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crack cocaine
crystallized form smoked in a glass tube
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amphetamines
speed up the body’s metabolism; some legal medical use
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methamphetamine
stronger amphetamine
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crystal meth
common form of methamphetamine
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powder
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meth is usually in _________ form
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meth is usually in _________ form
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binge
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meth can be “________” used for several days
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meth can be “________” used for several days
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depressants
slow down body activity
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depressants
medically used as sedatives or sleeping aids
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barbiturates
most commonly abused; less common today than in the 1900s
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rohypnol
causes unconsciousness and compliance
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date rape
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rohypnol is also known as the “______ _______” drug
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rohypnol is also known as the “______ _______” drug
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illegal
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rohypnol is completely ____________ in the US
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rohypnol is completely ____________ in the US
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marijuana
most commonly used (partially) illegal drug in the US; created from the hemp plant
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hemp
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marijuana is created from the ________ plant
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marijuana is created from the ________ plant
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marijuana
can cause lung cancer
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marijuana
known to weaken immune system
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marijuana
user becomes sluggish and lazy
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psychological
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marijuana causes _________________ dependence
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marijuana causes _________________ dependence
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anabolic steroids
drugs that build muscle mass at a faster rate than exercising; can cause severe side effects
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