2. Drug is any substance, natural or synthetic which, introduced into
the body modifies its functions. Natural drugs are obtained from
certain plants, animals and some minerals. Example caffeine
(coffee), nicotine (found in tobacco), opium (the poppy) and THC
tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana). Synthetic drugs are
manufactured in the laboratory, requiring for that special
techniques. The term drug, lends itself to various interpretations,
but often raises the idea of a prohibited substance, illegal and
harmful to the individual use, modifying its functions, sensations,
mood and behavior.
3. Drugs are classified into three categories: stimulants, depressants and
disturbing mental activities. The term drug involves analgesics,
stimulants, hallucinogens, barbiturates and tranquilizers, besides
alcohol and volatile substances. Psychotropic, are drugs that have
tropism and affect the central nervous system, modifying the psychic
activity and behavior. These drugs can be absorbed in several ways: by
injection, by inhalation, orally, intravenous injection or applied via
rectal (suppository).
4. The experimenters: they rarely use;
Occasional users: use on occasions that will acquire;
The usual: use without dependence;
Dependent: which depend on the drug as a continuation of life.
5. It is a transient condition followed by the administration of alcohol or
other psychoactive substance resulting in disturbances in level of
consciousness, cognition, perception, affect or behavior, or other
functions or psychophysiological responses.
6. It is a pattern of use of a psychoactive substance that is damaging to
health. The damage may be physical (as in the case of hepatitis
resulting from the administration of injectable drugs) or mental (eg.
Secondary depressive episode to a large consumption of alcohol).
7. Drug abuse is a periodic state of intoxication or chronic, harmful to the
individual and society, determined by the repeated consumption of a drug
(natural or synthetic). Its characteristics are:
1 - Irresistible desire caused by lack that forces continue to use drugs.
2 - Tendency to increase the dose.
3 - psychic order dependence (psychological), sometimes physical about
the effects of drugs.
8. A set of physiological, behavioral and cognitive phenomena in which the
use of a substance or class of substances reach much higher priority for a
given individual than other behaviors that once had higher value.
A central feature of the dependency syndrome is the desire (often strong,
sometimes irresistible) to consume psychoactive drugs which may or may
not have been prescribed by doctors.
9. Codependency is an emotional illness that was "diagnosed" in the United
States around the 70s and 80s, a clinic for drug addicts by meeting their
families. However, with the advances of studies of the causes and
symptoms, which are many, we reached the conclusion that this disease
affects not only the families of drug addicts, but a large number of people
whose behavior and reactions to life are a means of survival.
10. The addicts are those who live according to the other (s) (the), making
these the reason for their happiness and well being. They are people who
have low self-esteem and intense guilt. Live trying to "help" others,
forgetting, most of the time, to live their lives, among other attitudes of
self-effacement. What will characterize the patient is the degree of
neglect of his own life due to the other and insane behavior.
11. The codependency can also be fatal, causing death by depression,
suicide, murder, cancer and others. Although there is on death
certificates the term codependency, it is often the triggering agent of
very serious illnesses. But we can reverse this situation, adopting
healthier behaviors. The professionals point out that the first step
toward change is to be aware and accept the problem.
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13. Regardless of sex or age, pregnancy or not, when it is suspended abruptly
narcotics, can hatch a person addicted these drugs, a sequence of symptoms
that will characterize the narcotic withdrawal.
• The first 4 hours of abstinence
- Anxiety, drug-seeking behavior
14. • The first 8 hours of abstinence
- Anxiety, demand for drugs, watery eyes, runny nose intense, frequent
yawning, excessive sweating, malaise, general weakness
• The first 12 hours of abstinence
- Anxiety, demand for drugs, watery eyes, runny nose intense, frequent
yawning, excessive sweating, malaise, general weakness, dilated pupils,
muscle tremors, cold waves, heat waves, erection of the skin, bone, muscle
pain
15. • The first 18-24 hours of abstinence
- Anxiety, demand for drugs, tearing, severe runny nose, frequent yawning,
excessive sweating, malaise, general weakness, dilated pupils, muscle
tremors, cold waves, heat waves, erection of the skin, bone, muscle pain,
insomnia , nausea, vomiting, a lot of restlessness, increased respiratory
rate, rapid pulse, increased depth of breathing, increased blood pressure,
hyperthermia (fever), abdomina pain.
16. • The first 24-36 hours of abstinence
- Anxiety, demand for drugs, tearing, severe runny nose, frequent
yawning, excessive sweating, malaise, general weakness, dilated
pupils, muscle tremors, cold waves, heat waves, erection of the skin,
bone, muscle pain, insomnia , nausea, vomiting, a lot of restlessness,
increased respiratory rate, rapid pulse, increased depth of breathing,
increased blood pressure, hyperthermia (fever), abdominal pain,
diarrhea, spontaneous ejaculation, weight loss, spontaneous orgasm,
signs of dehydration clinical, increased blood leukocytes, increased
blood glucose, blood acidosis, acid-base disorder of metabolism.
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18. The drugs circulate predictably the body and gain greater speed and
range from the moment they enter the bloodstream.
Blood flows from the tissues to the heart through the veins. Heart, he
goes to the lungs to get oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The blood
back then to the heart through the arteries, carrying with it the drug.
19. Drugs can give administered orally, inhaled through the nose or
inhaled into the lungs. They can also be injected through the skin, a
layer of fat, muscle or into a vein (intravenously). Intravenous
injection is the pathway that produces the fastest effects.
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21. One of the most popular drugs, marijuana is consumed by a rolled paper
containing the substance. It is made from the plant Cannabis sativa.
There is a variant called Skunk, with a very high THC content, as well
as hashish.
22. Highly addictive drug, Opium is made from the poppy flower. The main
effects are drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, as well as loss of intelligence
(like most drugs). Opiates: codeine, heroin, morphine, etc.
23. Is a substance found in fungi and mushrooms, Psilocybin's main effect
hallucinations. It is also used in research on migraine.
24. The main consequence of consumption are disorders in the central
nervous system. Used in religious rituals.
25. Is the most consumed stimulant in the world - is in coffee, soda and
chocolate.
33. Was used in therapies in many countries, but it was banned by abuse
and drug devastating consequences.
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35. Heroin is one of the most devastating drugs, highly addictive - Fast User
aging and causes severe depression when the effect ends.
36. Cocaine is a powder produced from the coca leaf, and the crack is petrified
version of this drug. Highly addictive, rapidly deteriorates the drugged
body, also causing loss of intelligence, hallucinations, anxiety, etc.
37. Is a drug mainly used for the relief of pain in the world. It also causes
addiction in its user.
52. Many drugs are used in medicaments for treating a variety of diseases and
illnesses.
• Tranquilizers - controlled sale of drugs for tension control, insomnia and
anxiety.
• Anxiolytics - used in the treatment against anxiety.
53. What effects cause in people using the drug?
A disturb the person, and may even make her hallucinate, have persecution
ideas, get anxious or panicky: are disturbing drugs or psicodislépticas.
Other slumberings the person who is so sedated, not able to be active: sedating
drugs or psicodislépticas.
Other briefly stimulate the person, give sense to have a lot of energy: are
stimulants or psiconalépticas drugs.
54. • Difficulties or stop growth,
• Disruption of behavior;
• emotional loss, loneliness;
• Loss of playfulness;
• Feelings of anxiety;
• Depression, and even suicide;
• Psychosis.
55. • Infectious diseases (AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted
diseases, septicemia); drug users share syringes, so that there is contact
with blood that cause contagion of some of these diseases.
• Cardiovascular diseases;
• lung disease;
• Diseases related to locomotion;
• Overdoses, which is the death caused by excess ingestion of the amount
of drug.
56. If your friend offers you drugs, which drug "friend" is it?