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| A chemical that is intended to affect the structure or function of the body |
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| A drug that can alter a persons consciousness or experience. |
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| The state of being where where the individual is affected by a chemical mentaly. |
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Young people
Male- males are twice as likely to do drugs than females
Troubled adolesence- teens with a poor self image/self control or suffer from mental problems
For the thril
People from dysfunctional families
Being in a peer group that does drugs
Being poor
Dating young |
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| Why do people use drugs ? |
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| Peer preasure, thril, peer pressure, tom cope |
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| Top 3 mostly used drugs ( By order) |
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| What is Addiction as its is described as a chronic disease |
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| Psychological or physical dependence on a substance on a subject or behavior. Characterized by a comulsive desirre despite the side effects. |
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Recurring drug use that keeps someone from fulfilling major responsibilites at work,school,or home
Reccurnt drug related legal problems
use in situations where it is dangerous to use ( such as drving)
Personal problems caused by drugs but keeps using
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| Characteristics of drug dependence |
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Devleloping Tolerance
Experiencing withdrawl
Taking the substance in larger amounts
Exressing a persistent desire
spending a great deal of time
Giving up or reducing important social, school work
Continuing use |
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Biological risk factors
Environment risk factors
drug use
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Biological risk factosrs- Genetics. Gender, Mental disorder
Drug- The route of administration
Effect of drug itself
early use
avallibilty
Cost
Environment- Chaotic home/ abuse
Peer infunce
Community attitudes
Poor school achivment |
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| Goals of prevention programs |
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| Types of prevention programs |
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| Universal, Selective and idicated |
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| Type of Drug administration |
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| How much is binge drinking ? |
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| Binge drinking is 3 to 4 drinks and a blood alchol level of 0.08 |
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1 drink= Beer 12oz
Malt liquer- 8.5
Table wine- 5 0z
fortified wine- 3.5
Cordial- 2.5
Brandy- 1.5
Spirits- 1.5 |
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| Where does alchol metabolism occur ? |
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| Liver, stomach, the rest of the 2-10 percent taken out by the sweat glands and other methods |
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