HSS 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peptic Ulcer, Infectious Mononucleosis, Near-Death Experience
24 Jan 2018
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Desire reduce the use of the substance. Physiological effects- you body reduces the neurotransmitter that usually code for the drugs action. Tolerance- body adapts to higher intake of the drug. Withdrawal- it can cause physiological effects to the body (drug causes an effect the body creates by itself). The addictive process- nurturing through avoidance (emotions aren"t adapting to the new envi properly) Behaviour isn"t that pleasurable anymore, still preferable than unhappy reality. Signs of addiction- compulsion, loss of control, denial, negative consequences (jail) Therapy- individual, rehab, friends, group, 12 step plan. Dynamics of drugs- attaches to receptor sites and imics neurotransmitter affects. Recreational effects- used to relax and socialize over -the-counter drugs- no prescription needed. Ways to take in drugs- oral, injection, inhalation, induction, suppositories. Cross tolerance- tolerance is carried to another drug. Antibodies- against virus, bacteria and other foreign organisms . Use of generic drugs- sold under chemical, not band name. Expectorants- cough relievers- promotes the secretion of suptum.
