RA 9165 and Drugs of Abuse

Flashcards covering definitions, classifications, effects, and detection methods related to drugs of abuse, based on the provided lecture notes.

ILLEGAL

Prohibited by Law (RA 9165)

HEALTH (related to drug use)

Damages our brain and body

PSYCHO-SOCIAL (effects of drugs)

Destroys one's behavior and causes one to commit a crime

SPIRITUAL (impact of drugs)

Against the will of God

DRUG

A chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional, or behavioral change in a person taking it

Prohibited Drugs

Includes opium, heroin, coca leaf, and other substances producing similar effects. (Ex. Marijuana)

Regulated Drugs

Contains salt or derivatives of barbaric acid or any drug producing a physiological action similar to amphetamines or hypnotic drugs. (Ex. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or 'SHABU')

Cannabis

Commonly known as 'Marijuana' or 'Indian Hemp,' encompasses every kind, class, genus, or species of the plant Cannabis sativa L.

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or commonly known as 'Ecstasy'

Refers to the drug having such chemical composition, including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form

Opium

Refers to the coagulated juice of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L,) and embraces every kind, class, and character of opium.

Opium Poppy

Refers to any part of the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L

Use (of drugs)

Taking drugs as prescribed or administered by a medical practitioner for beneficial purposes.

Drug Abuse

An act of taking or administering a drug in ways other than that prescribed, potentially leading to addiction.

Drug Dependence

State of psychological or physical dependence resulting from chronic drug use.

Drugs of Abuse

Drugs that are used in a manner different than instructed, often for psychoactive effects.

Euphoria

A feeling of intense happiness or well-being

Serotonin (5-HT)

Involved in regulation of mood, appetite and sleep

Dopamine

Plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior

Cocaine

Extracted from the coca plant, induces euphoric and hallucinatory states, dopaminergic

Opiates

Found in the opium poppy, used as a powerful analgesic, dopaminergic, increased dose causes euphoria

Amphetamine

Causes euphoria and increase mental alertness

Benzodiazepine

Produce calming effects, can cause physical and psychological dependence

Piperazines “Designer” amphetamines

Recreational drug abuse, hallucinogenic (euphoric and hallucinogenic

Tryptamines

Hallucinogenic properties

Marijuana

Oldest and the most widely used mind altering drugs

Toxicology

The study of substances that are introduced exogenously into the body

Immunochemical

Drug Binding to Antibodies

EMIT

Glucose – 6-phosphate dehydrogenase is one of the enzyme being used to label the substance

Chromatography

Separation technique

GC-MS

Gas phase as the mobile phase

LC-MS

For nonvolatile compunds