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Addiction CASAC- 100
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02/11/2025
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Transdermal:
 Definition
Refers to the method of delivering medication through the skin, typically using a patch, to achieve a sustained effect over time.
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Sublingual:
 Definition
Administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream and bypassing the digestive system.
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No First-Pass:
 Definition
Refers to drug administration methods that bypass the liver initially, preventing first-pass metabolism and resulting in higher bioavailability.
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Medication Log for Substance Abuse:
 Definition
A record-keeping tool used to track medication usage, dosage, and effects, particularly in the context of substance abuse treatment.
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Skin-Popping:
 Definition
Injecting drugs under the skin rather than into a vein or muscle, often associated with on-street drug use.
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Parenteral Drug Administration:
 Definition
Delivering drugs via injection, bypassing the digestive system, including methods like intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous.
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Intramuscular Drug Administration:
 Definition
Injecting medication directly into a muscle, allowing for quicker absorption than subcutaneous but slower than intravenous.
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Intravenous:
 Definition
Administration of medication directly into a vein, allowing for immediate absorption and rapid effect.
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Local Effect:
 Definition
The effect of a medication that is limited to the area of application, such as topical creams.
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Topical medication:
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Application of medication to a particular spot on the body, typically the skin, for local effect.
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Rapid Inhalation:
 Definition
A method of drug administration where the substance is inhaled quickly into the lungs for fast-acting effects.
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Targeted Inhalation:
 Definition
Delivering medication directly to the respiratory tract to achieve a local or systemic effect.
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Intrathecal CSF:
 Definition
Administration of medication into the cerebrospinal fluid via injection into the spinal canal, often used for pain management.
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Portal Circulation:
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The system of veins that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver, where first-pass metabolism occurs.
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First-Pass Metabolism:
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The initial breakdown of orally administered drugs by the liver and gut wall before reaching systemic circulation.
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Irritated Mucosa from Sublingual Drug:
 Definition
Tissue irritation that can occur under the tongue when using sublingual drug administration.
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Inhalation Drug Properties:
 Definition
Characteristics of drugs administered via inhalation, including rapid absorption and onset of effects.
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Ecstasy:
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A street name for MDMA, a synthetic drug with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties, often used recreationally.
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Amphetamine:
 Definition
A central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, known for its potential for abuse.
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Ketamine:
 Definition
An anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties, sometimes used recreationally and also in medical settings for pain and depression.
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Opium:
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A narcotic derived from the opium poppy, historically used both for pain relief and recreational use; precursor to many opioids.
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Kratom:
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A tropical plant whose leaves are used for their stimulant and sedative effects, also for managing pain and opioid withdrawal.
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Boofing/Plugging/Butt-Chugging:
 Definition
Slang terms for the rectal administration of drugs or alcohol, often to achieve rapid absorption.
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Rectal Use of Methamphetamine effect:
 Definition
Administration of methamphetamine through the rectum, which can lead to rapid absorption.
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Overamping of a Rectal:
 Definition
Overdosing on drugs administered rectally, which can occur due to rapid absorption and high potency.
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Pharmacokinetics:
 Definition
The study of how drugs move through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
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Absorption of drug
 Definition
The study of how drugs move through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
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Distribution:
 Definition
The dispersion or dissemination of substances throughout the fluids and tissues of the body.
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Biotransformation:
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The chemical modification made by an organism on a chemical compound, often transforming drugs into more water-soluble metabolites.
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Elimination:
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The removal of substances from the body, accomplished by processes such as excretion and metabolism.
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Chemical that Mix Freely with the Blood Plasma:
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Substances that dissolve easily in blood plasma, typically hydrophilic compounds.
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Zero Order Transformation:
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Drug metabolism that occurs at a constant rate, regardless of drug concentration.
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First Order Bio-Transformation:
 Definition
Drug metabolism that is proportional to the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream.
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Drug Elimination:
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The process of removing a drug from the body, primarily through the kidneys (urine) or liver (bile).
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Distribution Half-Life:
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The time it takes for a drug to reach half of its equilibrium concentration in the body.
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Alpha Half-Life:
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The initial rapid decline in plasma concentration as the drug is distributed throughout the body.
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Beta Half-Life:
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The phase of drug elimination when the drug is removed from the body, after distribution is complete.
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Therapeutic Half-Life:
 Definition
The time it takes for a drug's therapeutic effect to be reduced by half.
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What Happens to Your Body During an Overdose:
 Definition
A critical condition resulting from excessive consumption of a drug, leading to severe physiological reactions, potentially including respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, or death.
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Hypoxia:
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A condition characterized by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the body, which can result from respiratory depression.
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Gastrointestinal Motility:
 Definition
The movement of the digestive system and transit of the contents within it, often slowed by opioids.
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Pruritus:
 Definition
An uncomfortable, irritating sensation that creates an urge to scratch, often a side effect of opioid use.
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Synthetic Meperidine:
 Definition
Also known as Demerol, a synthetic opioid used for moderate to severe pain.
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Oxycodone is Also Known As:
 Definition
OxyContin, when in its time-release form.
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Heroin is Derived From what drug/ chemical
 Definition
An illegal, highly addictive drug derived from morphine.
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Oxycodone:
 Definition
A semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine, used for pain management; also known as OxyContin.
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Hydromorphone:
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A semi-synthetic opioid used for moderate to severe pain, more potent than morphine.
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Codeine Properties:
 Definition
A natural opiate known for its cough suppressant and mild pain relief effects.
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Synthetic Narcotics:
 Definition
Fully synthesized drugs that mimic the effects of natural narcotics, often used in pain management.
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Natural Narcotics:
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Naturally derived substances with analgesic properties, such as morphine and codeine.
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Semi-Synthetic Compounds:
 Definition
Drugs that are chemically modified derivatives of natural opiates, like oxycodone.
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MU Receptor:
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A type of opioid receptor in the brain that mediates effects such as pain relief and euphoria.
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Difference Between Opioids and Opiates:
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Opiates are natural alkaloids from the opium poppy, while opioids include all natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic substances that act on opioid receptors.
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Narcotics with No Medical Use:
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Some substances, like certain synthetic opioids, are classified as having no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.
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AIDS and Opioids:
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Opioid use can increase the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission, particularly through shared needles.
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Pregnancy Damage from Opioids:
 Definition
Potential for neonatal abstinence syndrome and other developmental issues in the newborn.
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Impact of Opioid on Drivers:
 Definition
Impairs reaction time and cognitive function, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Medical Use of Opioids:
 Definition
Prescribed primarily for pain management in conditions such as cancer or postoperative pain.
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Respiratory Depression:
 Definition
A reduction in the ability to breathe autonomously, often a side effect of opioid overdose.
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Synthetic Opiates:
 Definition
Artificially created drugs that resemble natural opiates, used for pain relief.
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Synthetic Opioids:
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Man-made substances that mimic natural opioids, such as fentanyl.
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Natural Opiates:
 Definition
Alkaloid compounds naturally found in the opium poppy, like morphine and codeine.
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Narcotic Drugs as a Legal Term for Pain Relief:
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Legal classification for drugs that dull the senses and relieve pain, often with addictive potential.
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types of Natural Opioids
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(e.g., Morphine, Codeine): Naturally occurring substances in the opium poppy used for pain relief.
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historical estimates of the proportion of the U.S. population addicted to opiates around the year 1900.
 Definition
4% of Population
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Pure Food and Drug Act:
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A 1906 law that led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), aimed at ensuring the purity and safety of foods and medications.
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Bupropion
 Definition
: An atypical antidepressant commonly used to treat depression and to aid in smoking cessation.
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Morphine
 Definition
: A natural opioid used for severe pain management, derived from the opium poppy.
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Hypodermic:
 Definition
Related to or involving administration under the skin, commonly via injection.
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Analgesic:
 Definition
A medication or treatment that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.
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Zolpidem brand name
 Definition
Ambien
Term
Diazepam brand name
 Definition
valium
Term
Triazolam brand name
 Definition
Halicon
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Temazepam
 Definition
Restoril
Term
Lorezepam
 Definition
Ativan
Term
Flurazepem
 Definition
Dalmane
Term
Zalepon brand name
 Definition
Sonata
Term
eszopiclone uses and side effects
 Definition
Hypnotic meant for short-term insomnia. Lunesta Side effects include amnesia and synergistic effect with other antidepressant.
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Z compounds meaning
 Definition
BRA Benzodiazepine receptor agonists.
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CNS depressants meaning
 Definition
decreases transmission of neurons and slows the speed of bio transformation. Can remain in the body for hours and make it dangerous to drive.
Term
designer drugs are also called_______. Where are they sold?
 Definition
"synthetic stimulants" sold online. Sold at head shop
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3 types of narcotics
 Definition
naturally occurring, semi synthetic and synthetic compounds.
Term
diladad definition
 Definition
Dilaudid is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Dilaudid is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Dilaudid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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tolerance
 Definition
needing a higher or more frequent amount of a a drug to get a desired effect.
Term
diagnostic criteria for each substance
 Definition
Term
Zylazine
 Definition
Veternary medcine mixed with fentanyl opoids.
Term
common health symptoms of opioids
 Definition
Drowsiness (sedation).
Dizziness.
Nausea and vomiting.
Constipation.
Physical dependence. This often manifests with withdrawal symptoms when opioids are discontinued or decreased.
Tolerance. As you take repeated doses of opioids, you require increased medication to experience the same effect of pain relief.
Respiratory depression. This can occur in healthy people, especially with higher doses. However, people with COPD, asthma or other lung conditions may be even more susceptible to fatal respiratory impairment.
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How opioids affect the brain long term
 Definition
pain tolerance, mood impulse control and reward circuitry. This includes the amydala and fightand flight response.
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withdrawal effects of opioids
 Definition
anxiety agitation, muscle aches, nausea vomiting diarrhea and sweating within 12-30 hours
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post-acute withdrawal syndrome
 Definition
persistent impairments that occur after withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other substances.
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amydala
 Definition
emotion and attention part of the brain related to fight or flight response.
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hippocampus,
 Definition
memory storage and retrieval part of the brain. Damage results in anterograde and retrograde amnesia.
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reticular formation,
 Definition
reward circuit, pain suppression and regulation of breathing and heart rate.
Term
cerebellum,
 Definition
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vegas nerve
 Definition
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