HLTH 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Drug User, Depressant, Transdermal Patch

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Chapter deals with the issues of use/abuse of otc/ prescription and illicit drugs and their effects. Mostly more males, white, generally teens with low gpas (if in school) and likely to be sexually active. Some become compulsive gambler, work addicts, sex addicts, excessive internet user. Being in a peerf group that accepts drugs use. Parental attitude and behavior- approval of the behavior. Substance use in high school and social norms. Expectation of making the user feel less stressed or anxious, more relaxed or confident, less shy or inhibited. Mental health problems feeling of hopelessness, sadness, depression and anxiety or with clinical mental disorder. Gay lesbians bisexuals may rely on drugs to lessen social anxiety and boost self confidence when they first come out. Addiction begin with the hope for pleasure or avoidance of pain. How the drug enters in the body, the dosage, the drug action and presence of other drug in the body.

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