Gateway Drugs Flashcards

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What is Alcohol?

A drug created by chemical reaction in food, veggies, fruits, and grains.

What is Alcoholism?

Chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.

What does Alternatives refer to?

Other ways of thinking or acting.

What is Cirrhosis?

Scarring and destruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is Addiction?

Physical or psychotic need for drug. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Drug?

A substance other than food that changes the function and structure of the body or mind. Signup and view all the answers

What does THC do?

Alters the way the brain processes and can stay for 28-32 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tolerance?

The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence. Signup and view all the answers

What is Withdrawal?

Stopping the use of a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What are Synthetic Drugs?

Chemically laced substances similar to marijuana. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 main gateway drugs?

Alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Narcotic?

Specific drugs that are only obtainable by a prescription and are used to relieve pain. Signup and view all the answers

List an example of Narcotic Drugs.

Vicodin. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stimulant?

Drugs that speed up activity in the human brain and spinal cord. Signup and view all the answers

List an example of Stimulant Drugs.

Caffeine. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Depressant?

Substances that slow down body functions and reactions. Signup and view all the answers

List an example of Depressant Drugs.

Alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

List an example of a drug that is a Depressant.

Alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

What is the #1 abused illegal drug in this country?

Marijuana. Signup and view all the answers

List 3 nicknames of Marijuana.

Weed, Pot, and Skunk. Signup and view all the answers

List 3 short-term side effects marijuana has on the brain and body.

Impaired hearing, increased heart rate, and distorted perception. Signup and view all the answers

How long does THC stay in the body even when not 'high'?

28-32 days. Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 side effects of K2?

Rapid heart rates, hallucinations, and delusions. Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 effects of Bath Salts?

Paranoia, agitation, chest pain. Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol is in alcoholic drinks?

Ethanol. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 effects alcohol has on the brain.

Blocks messages the brain receives and disrupts memory. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 effects alcohol has on the liver.

Fatty liver and cirrhosis. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 effects alcohol has on the heart.

Enlarged heart and high blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 effects alcohol has on the stomach.

Heartburn and ulcers. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 effects alcohol has on the mouth.

Develop mouth and throat cancer. Signup and view all the answers

What is Stage 1 of alcoholism?

Drinking to relax. Signup and view all the answers

What is Stage 2 of alcoholism?

Making excuses. Signup and view all the answers

What is Stage 3 of alcoholism?

Avoiding family. Signup and view all the answers

What is Stage 4 of alcoholism?

Long periods of intoxication. Signup and view all the answers

List 3 support groups for alcoholism.

AA, Alanon, and Alateen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the STOP strategy entail?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcohol: A drug produced through the fermentation of sugars found in food, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
Alcoholism: Chronic condition characterized by a compulsive need for alcohol, affecting mental and physical health.
Alternatives: Different perspectives or behaviors that can be adopted instead of substance use.

Health Impacts of Substances

Cirrhosis: Severe scarring and damage to the liver often caused by chronic alcohol use.
Addiction: A compulsive dependence on substances, manifesting as a physical or psychological need.
Drug: Any non-food substance that alters body or mind function and structure.

THC and Tolerance

THC: Active compound in marijuana that changes brain function and can remain in the body for 28-32 days.
Tolerance: The increased resistance to a drug's effects, highlighted by five symptoms of alcoholism: denial, craving, loss of control, tolerance, and physical dependence.

Withdrawal and Drug Types

Withdrawal: The physical and psychological symptoms experienced upon cessation of drug use.
Synthetic Drugs: Chemically modified substances resembling marijuana.

Gateway Drugs and Narcotics

Main Gateway Drugs: Substances that often lead to further drug abuse, addiction, and illegal drug usage.
Narcotic: Prescription-only drugs used primarily for pain relief, such as Vicodin.

Stimulants and Depressants

Stimulant: Drugs that accelerate brain and spinal cord activity, with caffeine being a common example.
Depressant: Substances like alcohol that slow down bodily functions and reactions.

Marijuana Facts

#1 Abused Illegal Drug: Marijuana is the most commonly misused illegal drug in the country.
Nicknames: Alternative names for marijuana include Weed, Pot, and Skunk.
Short-term Effects: Marihuana can cause impaired hearing, increased heart rate, and distorted perception.
THC Duration: THC can be detected in the body for 28-32 days, affecting users even after the high has diminished.

Effects of Other Substances

K2: Associated with rapid heart rates, hallucinations, and delusions.
Bath Salts: Can induce paranoia, agitation, and chest pain.

Alcohol Composition and Effects

Type of Alcohol: Ethanol is the active component in alcoholic beverages.
Brain Effects: Alcohol disrupts memory and blocks neuronal communication.
Liver Effects: Can lead to fatty liver and cirrhosis as consequences of excessive consumption.
Heart Effects: Alcohol may cause an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
Stomach Effects: Consumption can result in heartburn and ulcers.
Mouth Effects: Linked to the development of mouth and throat cancers.

Stages of Alcohol Use

Stage 1: Drinking primarily to relax.
Stage 2: Creating justifications for drinking habits.
Stage 3: Isolating oneself from family and social circles.
Stage 4: Experiencing prolonged periods of intoxication.

Support and Resistance Strategies

Support Groups: Organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alanon, and Alateen offer help for individuals and families affected by alcoholism.
STOP Strategy: A technique for resisting peer pressure that involves saying no firmly, providing reasons, suggesting alternatives, and leaving promptly.

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This quiz consists of flashcards focusing on the definitions related to gateway drugs, particularly alcohol and its associated conditions. Explore terms such as alcoholism, cirrhosis, and addiction while strengthening your understanding of these crucial concepts.