FRHD 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Hypodermic Needle, Cocaine Dependence, Methamphetamine

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1100
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

A drug is any substance that is taken to change the way you feel and function. Drug misuse is the taking of a drug for a purpose or by a person other than that for which it was medically intended. Drug abuse is excessive drug use that is inconsistent with accepted medical practice. Many factors determine the effects a drug has on an individual. Drugs can enter the body in a number of ways: Most common way but do not reach the bloodstream quickly (30min) Concentration form of a drug into bloodstream immediately. Slower more consistent diffusion of the drug administrated usually with a hypodermic needle into muscular tissue. Administrated into fatty layer beneath the skin that is absorbed more slowly as little blood flow in tissue. Anointing or applying ointment by rubbing, or apply small adhesive patches containing a drug to the skin. Effects of drugs depend on the amount an individual takes.