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11/17/2010

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Term
what is the plant that marijuana comes from?
Definition
cannabis sativa (plant)
Term
what part if the actual marijuana on a plant?
Definition
top leafy part
Term
used as a _____ in the stone age
Definition
fiber
Term
dust of the plant resin is
Definition
hashish
Term
medicinal use in great britian and france
Definition
1800s; marijuana
Term
marijuana became popular in Europe and was reintroduced by US tourists and others
Definition
1960s
Term
in 10th century arabs used marijuana as...
11th century egyptians used it as this also
Definition
hasish
Term
true or false?
marijuana was used as medicinally in china
Definition
true
Term
1545: brought to chile by ______
1611: raised for fiber in ______
Definition
spainairds
virginia
Term
used for medical use
Definition
marijuana; 1800s americas
Term
what year was marijuana introduced to USA smoking wise
Definition
1920s
Term
what country has the highest recreational use for marijuna?
Definition
1.denmark 37%
2.Austrialia 34%
3.USA 32%
4.Jamaica 29%
5.UK 20%
Term
higher rates of maryjane use for under ____ during 1970s and 1980s
Definition
35
Term
what is the addiction potential for marijuana?
Definition
16.6 %
Term
what is this psychoactive chemical in marijuana?
Definition
delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol AKA THC
Term
IS THC water soluable?
Definition
yes
Term
THC is aborbed through..
Definition
body fat and other tissues
Term
true or false?
THC grown in US has lower content than overseas
Definition
true
Term
where is THC metablized?
Definition
liver
Term
how is thc excreted?
Definition
urine and feces
Term
What are the types of ROA for marijuana?
Definition
inhalation
oral
Term
marijuana through inhalation
Definition
rapid
peak blood plasma 30-60mins later
actually consume: 20 %
Term
marijuana through oral
Definition
solid or liquid brownies or tea
liver clears some thc
lasts: 4-6 hrs
peak plasma 1-2 hrs
Term
anandamide is endogenous neurotransmitter that activates..
Definition
2 types of receptors cb1 and cb2
Term
THC mimics anadamide directly and indirectly...
Definition
potent cb1 agonism
selective GABA antagonism
DA agonism via preceeding GABA effects
actions similar to opiates
Term
list short term effects
Definition
relaxation
mild euphoria
augmented sense of humor
experience of time altered
augmented appetite
analgesia (pain killer)
Term
negative reactions to mj?
Definition
paranoia, loss of control, panic
Term
cognitive effects of mj?
Definition
impaired short term memory
impaired concentration
Term
PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of mj?
Definition
bloodshot eyes
sluggish pupils
decreased movement
impaired coordination
Term
longterm effects of mj?
Definition
chronic:
dependence physio
amotivational syndrome
reproductive effects
substance dependence
Term
evidence of tolerance and withdrawal is controversial
Definition
true
Term
mj withdrawal symptoms...
Definition
anger
aggression
irritability
anxiety
decreased appitite
restlessness
sleep difficulties
Term
less common mj withdrawal symptoms
Definition
chills
depressed mood
stomach pain
shakiness
sweating
Term
hypothesis of amotivation syndrome
Definition
chronic mj use results in reduced capacity to accomplish conventional goals
Term
amotivational syndrome makes...
Definition
ppl become passive
apathetic
loss of ambition
and uninterested in future evidence
Term
amotivational syndrome...
Definition
no other cultures show signs
no lab studies support it
Term
popular culture depicts stoners as
Definition
hapless, disorganized, unmotivated aka half baked
Term
marijuana
selection bias
Definition
unmotivated individuals may be more likely to seek mj
Term
mj
expectancies
Definition
individuals who observe amotivational behavior in others and in themselesves may expect to do so again
Term
mj related lifestyles
Definition
social culture or mj use
Term
mj use in males
Definition
decreased sperm and motility
Term
mj females
Definition
nonvoluntary menstral cycle
fetal effects:
increased risk of premature birth
lower birth weight
increasked risk of childhood cancer and ADHD
Term
in 1800s mj was used to treat
Definition
mental illness
rheumatism
pain
rabies
cholera
Term
1930s mj use
Definition
over the counter meds
Term
today mj medical use
Definition
appetitie stimulations( aids cancer wasting syndrome (cachexia) chemotherapy induced anarexia
non opoid pain relief
glaucoma- reduces introcular pressure
Term
meds without thc in them exist for these reasons
Definition
conflict between federal laws
Term
mj is one of the most common..
Definition
drugs leading people to treatment
Term
Alcohol Pharmacokinetics
Definition
ingestion:oral
distribution:total water
absorbstion
metabolism
Term
alcohol pharmokinetics: absorbstion
Definition
small intestine
food alters absorbtion
first pass metabolism
peak plasma concentrations 30-90min
Term
alcohol pharmokinetics: metabolism
Definition
10-14g/hr
95% metabolized by enzyme alcohol dehydrogensae
rest is excreted through urine or evaporates by breathing
Term
Pharmacodynamics of alcohol
Definition
GABA excitation: sedation and anxiety reduction
Glutamate inhibition: cog. probs,alcohol myopia
Opoid excitation: pleasure/ analgesia
opoid receptors inhibit GABAergic neurons that control DA receptors

Alcohol contributes to inhibition of inhibitor: example taking ones foot off the break
Term
TWO biphasic phases of alcohol
Definition
stimulant: (ascending) excitement well being energized talkative celebratory

sedative: (descending) sluggish, irritable, cognitive slowing
Term
amnesia without loss of conciousness
Definition
blackouts
Term
headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, thirst
Definition
hangover
Term
alcohol and agression
Definition
related and associated with robbery assualt and homicide.
Term
BAC .05-.10% = sexually
Definition
reduces sexual response
Term
BAC .10 =
Definition
inhibits sexual response
Term
sensorimotor effects of alcohol
Definition
impairs vision,taste, and smell
decreases pain sensativity when .08-.10
slows simple reaction time (.10)
slows complex reaction time (.05)
impairs psychomotor performance and divided attention ability.
Term
what are the 3 phases of alohol withdrawal
Definition
1. hours after stop drinking, sweating, shakes, headaches, weakness
2.winthin 24 hrs: grand mal seizures
3.30 hours- 4 days; delerium tremens
w/ agitations disorientations,tachycardia, terrifying hallucinations and delusions
Term
wernicke disease
Definition
caused by long term heavy drinking and nutrictional deficiancy- thiamine
acute symptoms : confusion staggering,eye movement abnormalities, memory problems

all can be reversed with thiamine
Term
korsakoff's syndrome
Definition
permanent brain damage from alchol
severe memory impairment confusion and confabulation
Term
liver disease
Definition
highly vulnerable
liver is the major matabolizer of alcohol
damage:fatty liver; alcohol hepititis
BOTH REVERSABLE
Term
cirrhosis
Definition
inflammation from cell death and accumulation of scar tissue

ireverssible
alcohol dpeendence is cause of cirrhosis---8th largest cause of death
Term
3 evidences of genetic influences
Definition
quantitive genetics: twin studies
molecular genetics:linkage studies, case control studies, genome wide studies
animal models
Term
compares alcoholism in adoptees with family history of condition but no environmental exposure condition
Definition
adoption methodology
Term
selectively breed rodents based on alcohol preference they examine collateral behavioral patterns, linkage analysis, gene knockout technologies
Definition
animal models
Term
responsible for dehydrogenase
Definition
ALDH2
Term
WHAT are 4 CNS neurotransmission
Definition
GABRA2
DRD2 Taq1A
DRD4 VNTR
OPRMI
Term
OPRM1
Definition
responsible for mu opoid receptor
Term
one does not inherit _____ one inherits _____________ promoting or risk protective genes
Definition
risk
specific risk
Term
two empirical studies
Definition
pharmokinetic: ALDH
pharmacodynamic: OPRMI
Term
endophenotype approach
Definition
genotype>intermediate phenotype> disorder
Term
vomiting visual disturbance confusion flushing
Definition
increased actealdehyde
Term
ALDH2> acetaldyde toxicity> protective effect
Definition
Term
activity at _____ is associated with pleasure and other rewarding aspects of addictive drugs
Definition
mu
Term
OPRM1 response to alcohol
Definition
OPRM1>augmented reinforcement> increased risk
Term
AA=
AG/GG
Definition
AA= typical receptor sensitivity
AG/GG= ^ receptor sensitivity
Term
Medications for treating alcohol disorder
Definition
Naltrexone
Acamprosate
Topiramate
disulfiram pharmacotherapy
Term
What alcohol medication is NOT FDA approved
Definition
topiramate
Term
BLOCKs acetaldehyde dehydrogenase activity
increases acetaldehyde in blood= unplesant effects
Flushing; increased heart rate vomiting headache visual disturbances confusion
doesnt work well bc of poor design
Definition
disulfiram pharmocology
Term
Mu opoid receptor antagonist
reduces stimulant effects of alcohol
reduces cravings and heavy drinking
significant but modest effects
Definition
Naltrexone
Term
Mild GABA agonist, glutamate antagonist
decrease long term GABA and glutamate dysregulation
Europe trials suppport efficiancy but US trials do not
Definition
acamprosate
Term
mild GABA AGONISM glutamate antagonist
FDA approved for treating migraines and anticonvulsant
mechaniaam in reducing alcohol use
works better on heavy drinking effects
Definition
topiramate
Term
Johnson Interventions
Definition
consequences are threatened until a person enrolls in treatment

little clinical or experimental research on efficiency
more likely to relapse from this treatment
Term
intervention
Definition
direct confrontation to break down denial
Term
bulimia nervosa
Definition
binge eating and feeling out of control cannot stop; vomiting or misuse of laxatives, fasting, excessive exercise
Term
how often does symptoms of bulimia nervosa have to occur in order to be diagnosed as having it?
Definition
2xs a week for at least 3 months BUT CHANGED... NOW= 1x week for 3 months
Term
two types of bulimia nervosa?
Definition
1. purging
2. non purging
Term
_____% develop BN
Definition
1-3%
Term
______ in men develop
Definition
1/10
Term
Binge eating disorder
Definition
recurrent binge eating
Term
episodes associated w 3/5 of the criteria to be classifed as binge eating disorder include
Definition
eating faster than normal
eating until uncontrolably full
eating large amounts when not hungry
eating alone bc embarassed
feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after over eating
Term
to be classifed as binge eating disorder you must have it for
Definition
2 days a week for 6 months BUT CHANGED NOW = 1X WEEK FOR 3 MONTHS AND ITS AN INDEPENDENT DISORDER
Term
binge eating disorder is marked as a ...
Definition
provisional disorder
Term
currently binge eating disorder is apart of _____ which is referred to as _____
Definition
EDNOS; WASTE BASKET CATEGORY
Term
obesity in women...
Definition
excess body fat 25% of body weight
Term
obesity in men...
Definition
excess body fat 18% of body weight
Term
overweight
Definition
body mass index of 25-29.9 kg/m
Term
most common way to measure body fat
Definition
BMI
Term
BMI above 30=
Definition
high disease risk in men (35) in women
Term
waist circumference positively correlated with ...
Definition
abdominal fat content and abdomen fat= predictor of risk factors and morbidity
Term
BMI 17.5-BELOW
Definition
underweight
Term
BMI 17.6-18.9
Definition
UNDERWEIGHT
Term
low weight
Definition
19.0-19.9
Term
healthy weight
Definition
20.0-24.9
Term
overweight
Definition
25.0-29.9
Term
obesity 1
Definition
30-34.9
Term
obesity 2
Definition
35.0-39.9
Term
extreme obesity 3
Definition
40.0- above
Term
BN not known until
Definition
1960s
Term
early cases in 12th and 16th century
Definition
involve "fasting saints"
Term
fasting was reported for
Definition
religious reasons not body image
Term
18th century over eating mostly occured in
Definition
men
Term
binge eating and vomiting may be connected to
Definition
roman empire
Term
BN OCCURS WHEN...
Definition
times and places with abundance of food
mainly modern societys
modern plumbing makes easy to hide
"thin ideal" perception
Term
obesity risk
Definition
eating is essential to survival
survival skill
overabundance of food
toxic environment
Term
where is mescaline found
Definition
peyote cactus
Term
where is psilocybin found?
Definition
mushrooms
Term
atropine
Definition
a antichlorinergic hallucinogen found in certain plants
Term
a group of drugs that have the capacity to alter perceptual cognitive and emotional states
Definition
hallucinogens
Term
what are the four classes of hallucinogens
Definition
serotonigeric
methylated amphetamines
anticholinergic
dissociative
Term
effects of hallucinogens
Definition
visual hallucinations
alterations in mood and thought
dream like visions
Term
examples of sertonergic hallucinogens
Definition
mushrooms (psilocybin), LSD, mescaline (peyote cactus),

induce powerful hallucinations and mystical experiences
Term
indians used this type of hallucinogen for religious purposes
Definition
serotonergic
Term
LSD was discovered by
Definition
swiss chemist albert hofmann by accident
Term
sympathomimetic drug....
Definition
lsd
Term
synthetic compound
Definition
LSD
Term
Effects serotonergic neurons
Definition
LSD
Term
LSD AND ECSTASY WERE USED IN
Definition
psychotherapy (no benefits)
Term
true or false
LSD causes dependence problems
Definition
false. NO dependence probs
Term
LSD ROA?
Definition
oral
transdermal
20-60 minutes
Term
LSD LASTS...
Definition
8-12 HRS
PSILOCYBIN: 3-4 HOURS
undectable for 72 hours
Term
there is a disruption between the coeruleous and thalamus and cortex which causes
Definition
hallucinations
Term
LSD
Definition
VTA--> NACC PATHWAY
Term
short term effects
Definition
hallucinations
distortions
intense visual imagery
Term
LSD Symathomomimetic
Definition
pupil dialation
heart rate increase
blood pressure
temp
sweating
Term
psilcocybin aka mushrooms
Definition
blood pressure and heart rate rise
Term
Methylated Amphetamines...
Definition
MDA
MDMA (X)
Term
MA's...
Definition
do not produce hallucinations visually
Term
long term damage with MA's?
Definition
yes, to serotonergic terminals
Term
who patented MDMA in 1914
Definition
Merck
Term
what year did MDMA use increase?
Definition
1970s
Term
why was MDMA popular?
Definition
psychotherapy
Term
MDMA legal until
Definition
1985
Term
ROA MDMA
Definition
Oral
intranasally
intravenously

absorbs rapidly
Term
how long does MDMA last?
Definition
6-8 hours
Term
MDMA short term effects
Definition
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure
pupil dialation
muscle tension
teeth grinding
increased body temp
appetite suppression
wakefulness
Term
MDMA releases DA,NE AND 5HT too soon and causes blocked reuptake of the 5HS and DA it released too soon
Definition
true
Term
experimental effects of MDMA
Definition
euphoria
well being
emotional warmth
lowered defensiveness
increased verbal behavior
Term
hangover effects from mdma
Definition
dysphoria
irritability
lethargy
Term
Toxicity from MDMA
Definition
Dehydration
kidney failure
stroke
siezure
heart attack
excessive hydration
Term
long term effects of MDMA
Definition
OVER STIMULATION
focal and brain damage
still evident after 7 yr
Term
Anticholinergic
Definition
atropine
scopolamine
Term
where can you find atropine and scopolamine
Definition
deadly nightshade
mandrake
jimson weed
herbane
Term
effects of anticholinergic
Definition
semi sleep
vivid dreams
poor memory
Term
dissociative anesthetics
Definition
phencyclidine aka pcp
ketamine aka special k
Term
dissociative anesthetics like pcp and ketamine ..
Definition
produce a potent intoxication
PCP: violent psychotic reations
Term
angel dust
Definition
pcp
Term
t/f pcp and ketamine are still used for nonhuman anesthesia
Definition
t
Term
what year was pcp and ketamine synthesized?
Definition
1956
Term
________ permits conciousness when used as anesthetic
Definition
PCP OR KETAMINE
Term
ROA of pcp and ketamine aka DIS. ANESTH
Definition
1. Inhalation
2.oral
3.intravenous
Term
when do you peak when on pcp or ketamine?
Definition
5-15 min orally= 2hrs
Term
how long does pcp or ketamine remain in the body?
Definition
2 days
Term
PCP or Ketamine are
Definition
selective glutamate antagonists
Term
how long do the effects of pcp or ketamine last?
Definition
4-6 hours
Term
acute effects of pcp or ketamine aka dissociative anesthetics
Definition
well being
euphoria
numbness
slurred speech
sedative effects
hallucinations
Term
profuse sweating
rapid heart rate
disrupted eye movement
Definition
physiological effects of pcp or ketamine
Term
siezure
coma
resp. failure
Definition
what can happen if you overdose on pcp or ketamine?
Term
when on pcp or ketamine you are most likely to have
Definition
psychiatric complications
Term
list most potent to least potent sertonergic hallucinogens
Definition
LSD
LSA
PSILCOYBIN
MESCALINE
Term
WHO used LSD and other sertonergic hallucinogens
Definition
indians of south and central america
Term
what is the ROA of sertonergic hall.
Definition
oral
transdermal

effects last: 20-60 min
Term
duration sertonergic hall are in body
Definition
lsd=8-12 hrs
psilocybin= 3-4 hrs
Term
transient visual and experimental disturbances also known as hallucinogen persisting perception disorder
Definition
flashbacks
Term
where is opium produced
Definition
from sap of the poppy plant
Term
dried opium can be ....
Definition
smoked directly
Term
what is the plant in which opium is derived from?€
Definition
papaver somniferum
Term
what is the major active ingredient in opium
Definition
morphine
Term
what is another thing derived from opium?
Definition
codene
Term
where is opium native
Definition
middle east and med. sea
Term
true or false
walking through a poppy field like on the wizard of oz will cause one to get high
Definition
false
Term
name 3 countries opium was used medicineally
Definition
greece, rome, egypt
Term
how was opium spread
Definition
through arab traders to india, china, and Europe
Term
what year did china have initial control over opium
Definition
Term
what year did china have initial control over opium
Definition
1792
Term
how was opium spread
Definition
through arab traders to india, china, and Europe
Term
Who were involved in the opium wars of 1839-1842 , 1856-1860
Definition
china and UK
Term
what is more potent than opium?
Definition
morphine
Term
name the 3 main opiates
Definition
opium, morphine, heroin
Term
who isolated morphine from opium?
Definition
fred serturner
Term
what drug is more potent than morphine?
Definition
heroine
Term
what was morphine named after
Definition
morpheus the god of dreams
Term
soldiers disease was
Definition
when soldiers got hooked on morphine
Term
who made morphone commercially available
Definition
heinrich emanuel merk
Term
if an addict had to chose between morphine and heroine what would they chose?
Definition
heroin
Term
what act made heroin a crimal drug?
Definition
harrison narcotic act 1914
Term
true or false
heroin compounds are more potent that pure heroin
Definition
true 10-1000 times
Term
can heroin inhibit sexual arousal?
Definition
yes
Term
where does cold turkey come from
Definition
the goose bumps produced seen in addicts withdrawling from heroin
Term
what was heroin originally marketed for
Definition
cough suppresant and pain reliever
Term
who invented diacetylmorphine
Definition
alder wright 1874
Term
what are 4 "new opiates"
Definition
hydrocodene (vicodine)
hydromorphone (dilaudid)
oxycodone( oxycotin, percocets)
fentanyl (sublimaze)
Term
opium drugs mimick ______ in the brain
Definition
endorphins
Term
natural neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of pain
Definition
endorphins
Term
opiates depress
Definition
respiration
lower body temp
capillary constriction
Term
opiates induce
Definition
pleasure and euphira to relieve pain
Term
what do reg use of opiates do
Definition
tolerance
abstinence syndrome : flu like syomtoms and intense drug craving
Term
what is the most powerful analgesic drug
Definition
opiates
Term
ENDORPHINE AGONISTS
Definition
opiates
Term
true or false
alcohol eliminates the symptoms of opiate withdrawl
Definition
NO FALSE DOES NOT ELIMINATE
Term
Opiates and alchol are synergisic
Definition
meaning if you combine them you will die
Term
what year was the hyperdermic needle being used to permit injection
Definition
1850
Term
Opiate ROA
Definition
oral (perscription)
inhalation (opium)
intranasal (heroin, perscription)
intravenous (heroin, morphine)
transdermal (fentanyl patch)
Term
the faster the entry of an opiate into the blood stream
Definition
the faster it is released through out the body
Term
where are opiates metabolized?
Definition
liver
Term
how are opiates excreted?
Definition
urine
Term
what percentage of opiates do you lose in a day
Definition
90%
Term
how long are opiates traceable in your body
Definition
2-4 days
Term
EXCITATION OF DA IN THE VTA --> NACC INHIBITION OF GABA NEUROTRANSMISSION OF THE VTA
Definition
Term
OPIATE withdrawl
Definition
8-12 hours after last dose
runny nose
eyes
sweats
irritability
tremor
Term
opiate withdrawl
Definition
48-72 hours:
pupil dialation
anorexia
piloerection aka goose bumps
Term
long term effects of opium
Definition
hypersensitivity
anhedonia cant experience pleasurable emotions
Term
long term consequences of opiate use
Definition
overdose
spontaneous abortion
injection=hiv/ aids hep,
complicaitons: collapsed veins, abscesses
organ damage
pulmonary disease aka pneomonia
infection of the the hear lining valves
liver or kidney disease
Term
treatment for opiate withdrawl and abuse
Definition
cognitive behavioral therapy
methadone
bupernophoine
Term
cognitive behavior therapy for opiate probs
Definition
involves skill training
development of alternative sources community reinforcement
contingency management
Term
methadone is used for
Definition
opiate abuse
Term
methadone
Definition
full mu agonist schedule 2
Term
when treated for opiate abuse methadone
Definition
is longer lasting and has more limited acute effects
Term
methadone use for opiate withdrawl..
Definition
reduces cravings, reduces criminality of infection diseases
daily dosing
Term
Buperenorphoine
Definition
synthetic opoid PARTIAL MU RECEPTOR AGONIST

modest abuse potential schedule 2
Term
B.phorine
Definition
allevaites craving and withdrawal and blocks reward from alt opiates
more convienant
Term
what is a drug
Definition
any chemical entity or mixture of entities, other than those required for maintenance of normal health the administration of which alters biological function and possibly structure.
Term
Psychoactive drugs effect
Definition
mood, cognition, and behavior
Term
the study of chemical substances on living systems
Definition
pharmacology
Term
the study of the effects of drugs on experiences and behavior
Definition
psychopharmocology
Term
how do you classify drugs?
Definition
origin, therapeutic use, chemical structure,mechanism and street name
Term
what are the 3 factors that effect humans experience when taking drugs depends on
Definition
pharmacolgical factors, characteristics of the drug user, and the settingin which the drug is used
Term
getting an accurate picture of use id possible only by looking at_______________
Definition
the characteristics of the users
Term
who are the heaviest and most illicit drugs users
Definition
young adults 18-25
Term
_____ are more likely than ____ to report alcohol and drug use in the past month
Definition
men; women
Term
t/f: some individuals use more than one drug regularly and may use different drugs at the same time
Definition
true
Term
in 95' the estimated economic cost to the uS of acohol and illcit drug abuse totaled to
Definition
276 Billion
Term
what edition is the formal definition of substance-use disorder given
Definition
fourth edition of the american psuchiatric associations diagnostic and statistical manual
Term
what is included in the DSM-IV
Definition
drug tolerance, withdrawal,
Term
where do drugs streetnames come from?
Definition
drug subculturesand the street drug market, sometimes do reflect the actual drugs effects
Term
A persons reaction to a drug depends mostly on...
Definition
biology, psuchological and social environmental factors
Term
alcohol use associated with violence and crime but is not a ___________________
Definition
direct cause of such behavior
Term
t/f: dependence and abuse are considered seperate diagnosis
Definition
true. a person CANNOT be diagnosed with dependence and abuse
Term
addiciton is identified when a person has _______
Definition
an overwhelming involvement with using a drug
Term
the continued use of many drugs but not all drugs may lead to
Definition
tolerance and physical dependence
Term
broadly defined as any chemical entity or mixture of entities not required for the maintenance of health but that alters biological function or structure when administured
Definition
drug
Term
any use of drugs that causes physical , psychological, legal, or social harm to the individual user or to others affected by the drug users behavior
Definition
drug abuse
Term
measure of the quantity of drug consumed
Definition
drug dosage
Term
route of administration
Definition
athe way that the drugs enter the body
Term
psycholoical set
Definition
an individuals knowledge attitudes expectations and other thoughts about an object or event such as a drug
Term
a chemcially inactive substance
Definition
placebo
Term
psychoactive
Definition
pertaining to effects on mood, thinking, and behavior
Term
the action of a drug on the body
Definition
drug effects
Term
the general occurance of an event usually in terms of some population
Definition
prevalence
Term
polydrug use
Definition
the same persons regular use of more than one drug
Term
grain
Definition
as a measure of unit of weight= 0.0648 gram
Term
an emotional state of craving a drug either for its positive or degative effects associated with its abuse
Definition
psychological dependence
Term
a term used defined in reference to drug use defined as strong or intense desire to use a drug
Definition
craving
Term
tolerance
Definition
increased amounts of a drug needed to achieve intoxication or diminished drug effect with continues use of the same amount of drug
Term
a definable illness that occurs with a cessation or decrease in use of a drug
Definition
withdrawal
Term
syndrome
Definition
in medicine, a number of symptoms that occure together and characterize a specific illness or disease
Term
fermentation
Definition
a combustive process in which yeasts interact with the sugars in plants such as grapes grains and fruits to produce an enzyme that converts the sugar into alcohol
Term
prohibition
Definition
the legislative forbidding of the sale of a substanceas in the alcohol prohibition era in teh United States
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narcotic
Definition
a central nervous system depressant that contains sedative and pain-relieving compounds
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patent medicines
Definition
products that were sold, most often in the 19th century, as medicines that would cure a host of illnesses and diseases
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a central nervous system stimulant that acts like naturally occuring adrenaline
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amphetamine
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solvent
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a substance, usually a liquid or gas that contains one or more intoxicating components; examples are glue, gasoline, and nonstick frying-pan sprays
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avoirdupois
Definition
something sold or measured by weight based on 1 pound=16 oz
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speakeasy
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a name for a saloon operating without a liscense
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the earliest drug use involved _______________ and ________________
Definition
ingestion of alcohol and of plants with psuchoactive properties
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during this century drugs such as opium, morphine, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine could be obtained without perscription
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19th century
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what drug was used in the 1800s as a gernal all purpose medicine?
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marijuana
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cocaine became popular in
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1960s
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what was the first major federal legislation regarding drugs
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1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
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1906 Pure Food and Drug Act
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mandated the listing of the types and amounts of drugs contained in medicines
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1914 Harrison Narcotics Act
Definition
regulated the legal supply of certain drugs
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what are drug classifications for law enforcement today are based on
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1970s controlled substance act: classifies drugsaccording to their legitimite medical uses and their potential for abuse and dependence
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cannibis use dates back to
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2700 BC
Term
what was the first type of alcoholic beverage to be used?
Definition
beer and buckleberry wine were used in 6400 BC grape wine didnt appear until 300-400 BC
Term
The opium wars between britian and china occured because
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britian was unwilling to curtail its trade of opium into china
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Indians introduced Columbus to tobacco (t/f)
Definition
true. Europeans introduced alcohol to the new world
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what was the first notable drug law in the US?
Definition
1875 san franscisco ordinance- banned the smoking of opium
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Urine testing is a ____________ method for detecting drug use
Definition
UNRELIABLE. due to technological deficiancies and human error
Term
the individual nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous
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neuron
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dendrite
Definition
spiny branchlike structures that extend from the cell body of a neuron
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axon
Definition
lonf cylindrical extension of the cell body of the neuron conducts an electrical charge from the cell body
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myelin
Definition
a fatty white substance that covers the axons of some neurons
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action potential
Definition
the electrical impulse along the axon that occurs when a neuron is fired
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