PS268 Drug Terminology

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What is a drug?

Only illegal substances

Any chemical that causes a change in physiology (correct)

A type of food

A legal beverage

What are psychoactive drugs?

Drugs that directly affect the brain and thus behavior, cognition, mood, and perception.

What are psychostimulants?

Drugs that increase brain activity, energy levels, and wakefulness.

What are depressants?

Drugs that decrease brain activity, energy levels, and wakefulness. Signup and view all the answers

What are hallucinogens?

Drugs that cause marked changes in sensation, perception, and emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What are opiates?

Drugs that provide pain reduction and can produce euphoria. Signup and view all the answers

What is marijuana known for?

Complicated effects that resemble stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of psychostimulants? (Select all that apply)

Cocaine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of depressants? (Select all that apply)

Barbiturates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of hallucinogens? (Select all that apply)

Magic mushrooms Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of licit drugs?

Legal drugs Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the legality of drugs? (Select all that apply)

Amount of drug Signup and view all the answers

What questions must be asked in surveys regarding drug use?

Who, what, where, when, why, how, and how much. Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs have the top 4 addiction levels?

<ol> <li>Tobacco, 2. Heroin, 3. Cocaine, 4. Alcohol.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of beginning regular alcohol consumption as an early teen?

Increased likelihood of alcohol dependency in adulthood. Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the highest percentage of high school students that binge drink alcohol?

White students. Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for drug use?

Community, peer attitudes, antisocial behaviors, poor school performance, stress, and curiosity. Signup and view all the answers

What are some protective factors against drug use?

Parental involvement, educated parents, positive school experiences, and religious involvement. Signup and view all the answers

What is an antecedent in the context of drug use?

A variable that precedes drug use. Signup and view all the answers

What is a gateway drug?

A drug that increases the likelihood of using other drugs. Signup and view all the answers

What is instrumental drug use?

The use of a drug with a specific, socially approved goal. Signup and view all the answers

What is recreational drug use?

Drug use for the purpose of having fun. Signup and view all the answers

What is drug misuse?

When a prescription drug is used beyond recommended doses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drug Overview

A drug is any chemical that alters physiology, including mood, cognition, consciousness, and behavior.

Psychoactive Drugs

These drugs specifically impact the brain, influencing behavior, cognition, mood, and perception.

Psychostimulants

Also known as "uppers," they enhance brain activity, energy levels, and wakefulness, often resulting in euphoria.

Depressants

Known as "downers," these drugs reduce brain activity and energy levels, leading to sedation and potentially unconsciousness while also causing euphoria.

Hallucinogens

Substances that induce marked alterations in sensation, perception, emotions, and spirituality, often accompanied by euphoria.

Opiates

These drugs provide pain relief (analgesia) and may induce depressant-like effects and euphoria at higher doses.

Marijuana

Produces complex effects resembling stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, resulting in changes in appetite, euphoria, and pain suppression.

Examples of Psychostimulants

Include cocaine, methamphetamine, caffeine, nicotine, and MDMA.

Examples of Depressants

Include alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines.

Examples of Hallucinogens

Include magic mushrooms (psilocybin), LSD, peyote (mescaline), ayahuasca (DMT), and salvia.

Examples of Opiates

Include morphine, heroin, codeine, oxycontin, and vicodin.

Drug Legal Status

Licit drugs: legal substances; Illicit drugs: illegal substances.
Legality is determined by factors such as age, authorization to sell, medical prescriptions, and quantity, varying by region.

Drug Use Survey Questions

Important inquiries in drug use surveys include who, what, where, when, why, how, and the quantity involved in drug use.

Top Drugs for Addiction Levels

Highest addiction levels are associated with tobacco, heroin, cocaine, and alcohol.

Early Alcohol Consumption Impact

Early regular alcohol use (ages 12-13) increases the likelihood of adult dependency threefold compared to initiating use at age 19.

Binge Drinking Statistics

Among Whites, African Americans, and Hispanics, White students show the highest rates of binge drinking.

Risk Factors for Drug Use

Associated factors include community attitudes, parental influences, problem behaviors, low academic performance, stressors, boredom, and curiosity.

Protective Factors Against Drug Use

Involvement in a supportive home environment, educated parents, positive school experiences, perception of high drug use risk, and engagement in religious activities serve as protective measures.

Antecedents of Drug Use

Variables preceding drug use include aggression, conduct issues, academic struggles, connection with drug-using peers, and supportive community norms.

Gateway Drugs

Defined as substances that increase the likelihood of progression to other drug usage.

Drug Use Types

Instrumental drug use: Utilization of drugs for specific, socially accepted goals (e.g., anxiety reduction).
Recreational drug use: Engagement in drug use for pleasure and enjoyment.

Drug Misuse

Describes using prescription drugs at higher than recommended doses or for non-prescribed purposes.

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