street drugs, poisoning & overdose
... According to the National Survey on Drug Use, 8.9% of the US population (2.2 million people) are substance abusers. Substance abuse results in an increased incidence of injuries and illness. ...
... According to the National Survey on Drug Use, 8.9% of the US population (2.2 million people) are substance abusers. Substance abuse results in an increased incidence of injuries and illness. ...
Drug Misuse, Abuse and Addiction
... the terms misuse, abuse, and addiction in regard to drug use. O Legal drugs have legitimate medical uses and can be prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter. O These drugs can be used responsibly, but any drug (legal or illegal) can be dangerous if it’s misused or ...
... the terms misuse, abuse, and addiction in regard to drug use. O Legal drugs have legitimate medical uses and can be prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter. O These drugs can be used responsibly, but any drug (legal or illegal) can be dangerous if it’s misused or ...
PRINTER`S NO. 1025 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
... maintenance purposes, or provides a comprehensive range of medical and rehabilitative services to alleviate adverse medical, psychological or physical effects incident to an addiction to narcotics or both. "Opioid addiction treatment" means a narcotic treatment program that involves the dispensing o ...
... maintenance purposes, or provides a comprehensive range of medical and rehabilitative services to alleviate adverse medical, psychological or physical effects incident to an addiction to narcotics or both. "Opioid addiction treatment" means a narcotic treatment program that involves the dispensing o ...
Variability in Drug Response 1
... Dependence refers to a complex and poorly understood set of changes in the homeostasis of an organism that causes a disturbance of the homeostatic set point of the organism if the drug is stopped. This disturbance often is revealed when administration of an opioid is stopped abruptly, resulting in w ...
... Dependence refers to a complex and poorly understood set of changes in the homeostasis of an organism that causes a disturbance of the homeostatic set point of the organism if the drug is stopped. This disturbance often is revealed when administration of an opioid is stopped abruptly, resulting in w ...
SS04
... 23. Which of the following statements about methadone is not correct? a. It is more effective than other opiates when taken orally (by mouth). b. Doses taken repeatedly will have a cumulative effect. c. Technically it is not considered an addicting drug.* d. Withdrawal symptoms are more mild than th ...
... 23. Which of the following statements about methadone is not correct? a. It is more effective than other opiates when taken orally (by mouth). b. Doses taken repeatedly will have a cumulative effect. c. Technically it is not considered an addicting drug.* d. Withdrawal symptoms are more mild than th ...
Drug Dosage and Clinical Responses
... • “A cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance despite significant substance-related problems.” (DSM-IV) • Psychological - withdrawal mainly psychological • Physical - the hallmark of physical dependence is ‘physical’ w ...
... • “A cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance despite significant substance-related problems.” (DSM-IV) • Psychological - withdrawal mainly psychological • Physical - the hallmark of physical dependence is ‘physical’ w ...
Drugs and Toxicology - Ms MacCormack`s Science Classes
... Some are derived from plants while others are man-made. ...
... Some are derived from plants while others are man-made. ...
Medicinal Chemistry
... INTRODUCTION- Chemistry plays a very important role in our everyday lives. In particular, medicinal chemistry in its most common guise, focusing on small organic molecules, encompasses synthetic organic chemistry and aspects of natural products and computational chemistry in close combination with c ...
... INTRODUCTION- Chemistry plays a very important role in our everyday lives. In particular, medicinal chemistry in its most common guise, focusing on small organic molecules, encompasses synthetic organic chemistry and aspects of natural products and computational chemistry in close combination with c ...
Marijuana
... by a gnawing craving for another fix • The need for progressively larger doses will lead to the physical anguish of withdrawal if use is ...
... by a gnawing craving for another fix • The need for progressively larger doses will lead to the physical anguish of withdrawal if use is ...
CNS Depressants/Antianxiety Agents
... Anxiolytic effects b) Sedative effects c) Muscle relaxant effects d) Anticonvulsant effects e) Induction of anesthesia Adverse effects a) CNS depression (i.e., sedation) b) ...
... Anxiolytic effects b) Sedative effects c) Muscle relaxant effects d) Anticonvulsant effects e) Induction of anesthesia Adverse effects a) CNS depression (i.e., sedation) b) ...
CHEMOTHERAPY
... Malabsorption of a drug product because of GIT disease or a drug interaction ( combination of tetracyclines with milk products ). Accelerated drug elimination as in patient with cystic fibrosis or during pregnancy may result in rapid clearance or large volume of distribution resulting in low serum c ...
... Malabsorption of a drug product because of GIT disease or a drug interaction ( combination of tetracyclines with milk products ). Accelerated drug elimination as in patient with cystic fibrosis or during pregnancy may result in rapid clearance or large volume of distribution resulting in low serum c ...
to our FREE PDF, “Drugs
... they look like and what they do. We decided to create a “Drugs & Youth” informational booklet as a tool to share what we have learned with those of you who are already dedicated to the battle against addiction and those of you who may not know what you are up against. We can’t fight what we don’t un ...
... they look like and what they do. We decided to create a “Drugs & Youth” informational booklet as a tool to share what we have learned with those of you who are already dedicated to the battle against addiction and those of you who may not know what you are up against. We can’t fight what we don’t un ...
Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Alcohol Dependency
... • Increased # abstinent days • Not FDA approved ...
... • Increased # abstinent days • Not FDA approved ...
Most Often Missed Pharmacology
... 6. Basic pharmacological principles, frequent IV antibiotic dosing-requires that the antibiotic be present at the site of infection, in an effective concentration, for a sufficient time. Should not be discontinued prematurely, even if patient feels better and s/s have disappeared. Early withdrawal c ...
... 6. Basic pharmacological principles, frequent IV antibiotic dosing-requires that the antibiotic be present at the site of infection, in an effective concentration, for a sufficient time. Should not be discontinued prematurely, even if patient feels better and s/s have disappeared. Early withdrawal c ...
Wise Up! Presentation for Parents
... • Most commonly abused drug among youth • Average age people start drinking is 12.9 years • One out of 20 high school seniors drink daily ...
... • Most commonly abused drug among youth • Average age people start drinking is 12.9 years • One out of 20 high school seniors drink daily ...
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B.P.T. [2 Prof.] Pharmacology
... Beta blockers are avoided for the treatment of hypertension associated with Bronchial asthma. Tetracyclines should not be given to pregnant women. Use of Streptomycin has declined for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, should not be used in Congestive heart failure. Pyrido ...
... Beta blockers are avoided for the treatment of hypertension associated with Bronchial asthma. Tetracyclines should not be given to pregnant women. Use of Streptomycin has declined for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, should not be used in Congestive heart failure. Pyrido ...
1 Background The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
... have been sharing with each other, with the FDA, and with the European Medicines Agency, all the data they have been collecting on almost 200 compounds over the past 20–30 years from these two-year rat cancer studies along with the results of shorter rat toxicology studies that are run for six-month ...
... have been sharing with each other, with the FDA, and with the European Medicines Agency, all the data they have been collecting on almost 200 compounds over the past 20–30 years from these two-year rat cancer studies along with the results of shorter rat toxicology studies that are run for six-month ...
Psychopharm Study Guide
... 34. The process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted is called: 35. The ratio provided by dividing the dose which is toxic for 50% of the population by the dose which is therapeutic for 50% of the population is called the: 36. The reduction in the numbe ...
... 34. The process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted is called: 35. The ratio provided by dividing the dose which is toxic for 50% of the population by the dose which is therapeutic for 50% of the population is called the: 36. The reduction in the numbe ...
Roles of Different Neurotransmitters
... involved in memory seizures; this is why some people avoid MSG (monosodium glutamate) in food ...
... involved in memory seizures; this is why some people avoid MSG (monosodium glutamate) in food ...
opioid receptor gene variants: lack of association with
... association of OPRM1 variation to alcohol dependence. These results do not rule out a relationship between OPRM1 alleles and alcohol dependence, but do suggest that the effect on alcohol dependence, if it exists, is less than 10% of the liability. Other phenotypes related to the normal and diseaseas ...
... association of OPRM1 variation to alcohol dependence. These results do not rule out a relationship between OPRM1 alleles and alcohol dependence, but do suggest that the effect on alcohol dependence, if it exists, is less than 10% of the liability. Other phenotypes related to the normal and diseaseas ...
Uppers Downers & All Arounders
... – Person has greater sensitivity to the drug, after prolong use, and the body’s ability to metabolize the drug decreases. – Ex. A person who has drunk a 12-pack of beer daily for ten years, may find themselves drinking 3-4 beers to achieve the effect due to tissue damage of the liver and kidneys. – ...
... – Person has greater sensitivity to the drug, after prolong use, and the body’s ability to metabolize the drug decreases. – Ex. A person who has drunk a 12-pack of beer daily for ten years, may find themselves drinking 3-4 beers to achieve the effect due to tissue damage of the liver and kidneys. – ...
Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies
... • Many meds at receptor sites in cells or on cell membrane – Stimulate receptor (agonist) – Block receptor (antagonist) ...
... • Many meds at receptor sites in cells or on cell membrane – Stimulate receptor (agonist) – Block receptor (antagonist) ...
Polysubstance dependence
A person with polysubstance dependence is psychologically addicted to being in an intoxicated state without a preference for one particular substance. Although any combination of three drugs can be used, studies have shown that alcohol is commonly used with another substance. This is supported by one study on polysubstance use that separated participants who used multiple substances into groups based on their preferred drug. The three substances were cocaine, alcohol, and heroin, which implies that those three are very popular. Other studies have found that opiates, cannabis, amphetamines, hallucinogens, inhalants and benzodiazepines are often used in combination as well. The results of a long-term or longitudinal study on substance use led the researchers to observe that excessively using or relying on one drug increased the probability of excessively using or relying on another drug.