Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nootropic, Psychoactive Drug
9 Apr 2020
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Drug: any chemical other than food intended to affect the structure or function of the body. The most serious risks associated with the use of drugs are abuse and addiction. Used for both medical and social purposes. Drugs most often associated with abuse are psychoactive drugs. Psychoactive drug: a chemical that can alter a person"s consciousness or experience. Risks: loss of creativity and focus on other tasks. Recreational users have a gpa of 3. 0 or lower. 2017 review shows the prevalence of study drug use is increasing. Stimulant generally prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 8% of university/college student populations in canada used study drugs in past year. 15% among sample of canadian medical students used drugs. 12% among sample of american medical students used drugs. Legal risks associated with sharing and buying prescription drugs. The most characteristic feature of addiction is behavioural. Involves craving and the inability to recognize significant risk or other problems with.
