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What is the primary reason behind Portugal's approach to drug use since decriminalization in 2001?
What is the primary reason behind Portugal's approach to drug use since decriminalization in 2001?
What are the potential health risks associated with intravenous opioid use?
What are the potential health risks associated with intravenous opioid use?
Which of the following is a common effect of hallucinogens according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria?
Which of the following is a common effect of hallucinogens according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria?
What is the significance of the endocannabinoid system in relation to cannabis?
What is the significance of the endocannabinoid system in relation to cannabis?
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What is a potential consequence of taking small doses of fentanyl and carfentanil?
What is a potential consequence of taking small doses of fentanyl and carfentanil?
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What characterizes schizoaffective disorder?
What characterizes schizoaffective disorder?
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What is the average life expectancy reduction associated with schizophrenia?
What is the average life expectancy reduction associated with schizophrenia?
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Which statement about the prevalence of schizophrenia is accurate?
Which statement about the prevalence of schizophrenia is accurate?
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What is the significance of the prodromal stage in schizophrenia?
What is the significance of the prodromal stage in schizophrenia?
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What type of disorder is characterized by a persistent false belief without accompanying schizophrenia traits?
What type of disorder is characterized by a persistent false belief without accompanying schizophrenia traits?
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Which genetic factor has the highest likelihood of resulting in schizophrenia?
Which genetic factor has the highest likelihood of resulting in schizophrenia?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with illusions in schizophrenia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with illusions in schizophrenia?
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What impact do gene-environment interactions have on schizophrenia?
What impact do gene-environment interactions have on schizophrenia?
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Study Notes
Opioids
- Opiates are natural chemicals from opium poppies with narcotic effects, inducing sleep and pain relief.
- Canada faces an opioid crisis due to prescription and illegal opioid use.
- Opioid withdrawal is very unpleasant.
- Intravenous use increases HIV and other health risks.
- Opioid-related deaths are 6-20 times higher than the general population's rate.
- High prescription rates in BC.
- Small doses of fentanyl and carfentanil can be fatal.
Video Notes - Portugal Heroin Crisis
- Portugal decriminalized drug use in 2001.
- Focuses on health care instead of imprisonment.
- Drug users are more likely to seek help if not incarcerated.
- Drug-related deaths have decreased.
Hallucinogens
- LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
- Psilocybin (mushrooms), lysergic acid amide, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), mescaline (peyote), phencyclidine (PCP).
- May have lower abuse risk; possible treatment benefits.
- DSM-5 criteria include altered perceptions and hallucinations.
- Physical symptoms can include pupil dilation, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and blurred vision.
Hallucinogens - Cannabis
- Cannabis is a commonly used illicit drug in Canada (2019 use rate ~15%).
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinols) is a component of marijuana.
- Cannabis alters perceptions.
- The endocannabinoid system, which regulates bodily functions, may be affected.
- Cannabis use is not considered fatal but can induce Cannabinoid hyperemisis syndrome.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of opioids and hallucinogens, including their effects, risks, and the societal responses to drug crises such as the opioid crisis in Canada and the heroin crisis in Portugal. Explore the differences between these substances and their implications on health and society.
