what is a drug?

any other substance other than food or water thats to change the structure or the function of the body

what are psychoactive drugs ?

exerrts the effect on the brain, changes mood, thinking and behavior

name those drugs

caffeine -- mostly used legally

cannabis -- weed; most common illegal use

tobbaco -- smoking

ethanol -- drinking

rohypnol -- date rape

MDMA -- e

GHB -- liquid e.

ketamin -- PCP; dreamlike hallucinations

cocain -- comes from plant

amphetamines -- powerful stimulnt

hallucinogens -- found in plant;alteration of perception and bounderies

tranquilizers - CNS depressent

opiate narcotics - mostl un VAN

why do peple take drugs?

peer pressure

curiosity

popularity

cool

parents do it

siblings

what are the models of addiction?

biological factorss --- pleasure centure

environmental -- learned habits

alcoholism

classic model -- stages -- tolerance, dependency, withdrawal

social deviance -- to be outside social norms

what drugs do not go well with the classic model an why?

cannabis and hallucinogens becausethye have no physical dependance

what are treatment for substance abuse

1. make the decision

2. counselling

3. programs

4. harm reduction

5.enforcement

6. understandint the person

what are the health consequences of smoking?

1. reduce lung growth
2. fitness level
3. cvd
4. chd
5. strokes
6. lesions

to choose or not to choose tobacco . why

socodemographic

environmental

behanvior

personal

socio economoics

prevent smoking?

education

prevent access

higher prices

NEP?

need exchange rate; it has not decreased the incidents of HIV