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Media Influence on Drug Perception
The media can popularize drug use by sensationalizing certain drugs, making them appear desirable and increasing curiosity among vulnerable populations.
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Four Principles of Psychoactive Drugs
1) Drugs are neither good nor bad; 2) Every drug has multiple effects; 3) Effects depend on dosage; 4) Effects depend on individual history.
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Four Pillars of Canada's Drug and Substances Strategy
Prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement aimed at addressing drug-related harm.
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Risk Factors
Characteristics that increase the likelihood of drug use, such as friends who use drugs or positive attitudes towards drug use.
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Protective Factors
Characteristics that decrease the likelihood of drug use, such as strong school sanctions and parental support.
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Religious Involvement and Drug Use
Adolescents with strong religious involvement have lower rates of drug use due to prioritizing values like trust and hard work.
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Acute Toxicity
Immediate harmful effects resulting from a single use of a drug, such as a heroin overdose.
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Chronic Toxicity
Long-term harmful effects from prolonged drug use, such as liver damage from alcohol.
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Physical Dependence
Characterized by withdrawal symptoms when cessation of drug use occurs.
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Psychological Dependence
Involves cravings and frequent drug-seeking behaviors, considered the primary driver of addiction.
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Economic Factors and Drug Crime
High costs of illicit drugs can lead to theft and economic crimes to support addiction.
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Three Key Concerns Leading to Drug Laws in Canada
Toxicity, dependence, and crime, which shaped the enactment of drug laws like the Opium Act of 1908.
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Health Canada's Role
Responsible for the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, overseeing drug approvals and issuing compliance notices.
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Addiction
A complex condition marked by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.
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Harm Reduction
Policies aimed at minimizing negative consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence.
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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Regulates possession, production, and distribution of controlled substances in Canada.
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Tolerance
The diminishing effect of a drug requiring increased doses for the same effect due to repeated use.
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Drug Treatment Court (DTC)
Specialized court addressing substance use disorders among offenders through rehabilitation programming.
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National Health Products (NHP)
Natural health products regulated by Health Canada's Natural Health Products Directorate.
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Opium Act of 1908
Canada's first drug law prohibiting opium for non-medical purposes.
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Psychoactive Drug
A chemical substance that alters brain function, changes in mood, perception, or behavior.
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Dependence (Physical)
Physiological adaptation characterized by withdrawal symptoms when drug use ceases.
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Dependence (Psychological)
Compulsion to use a drug driven by its pleasurable effects.
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The Role of Media
Media shapes public perception through selective reporting on drug use, impacting societal attitudes.
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Cumulative Risk
Concept that increased exposure to multiple risk factors raises the likelihood of drug use.
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Enforcement Pillar
Aspect of Canada's strategy focused on strengthening laws against illicit drug activities.
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Effects of Dosage
The impact of a drug can vary significantly between low and high doses.
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Public Health Concern
Public health issues arising from drug toxicity, dependence, and crime influencing legislation.
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Substance Use Disorders
Medical conditions characterized by an individual's compulsive use of drugs despite harmful consequences.
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Adolescent Drug Use
Influenced by risk and protective factors, affecting the choices and behaviors of young individuals.
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Efficacy of Treatment
The effectiveness of interventions in supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
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Expectations of Drug Effects
A person's past experiences that influence their reactions to drugs and their effects.
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Laissez-Faire Policy
Minimal government intervention in the regulation of drug use and availability.
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Social Factors in Drug Laws
Policies shaped by societal attitudes toward substance use and the perceived need for regulation.
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Toxicity Concerns
Health risks associated with unregulated substances leading to harmful outcomes.
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Economic Dimensions of Drug Use
Link between drug costs, economic behaviors, and the crimes stemming from addiction.
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