PS268 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Gateway Drug Theory, Chronic Toxicity, Chemical Substance
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Drug: any substance natural or artificial which by it"s chemical nature alters structure or function of a living organism. 2 be able to describe, using the terms of journalism (who, what, where, when, why, how and how much) what is meant by drug use or drug problem . What type of drug is being taken. 3 describe the four principles of psychoactive drugs. Drugs per se are not good nor bad. Both the size and the quality of the drugs effect depend on the amount the individual has taken. The effect go any psychoactive drug depends on the individuals history and expectations. 4 distinguish between licit and illicit drugs and provide examples of each. 5 define and describe drug use, drug misuse, drug abuse, drug dependence, physical dependence, psychological dependence, drug addiction, tolerance and withdrawal. Drug misuse: using prescribed drugs in large amounts or for other purposes other than prescribed.
