Flashcards on Drug Abuse and Public Health
Drug Abuse and Public Health: A Student's Guide & Summary
Tap to flip · Swipe to navigate
Drug Abuse
15 cards
Card 1
Question: What does the term "drug abuse" mean in the context of this content?
Answer: The use of psychoactive substances (both legal and illegal) in a way that leads to personal, health, or social problems; it includes repeated use, dep
Card 2
Question: What are the four most common reasons people give for using drugs?
Answer: The text generally lists various reasons, including: relaxation/rest, an attempt to forget worries, increased courage/self-confidence, and social purp
Card 3
Question: What categories of drugs are listed in the text?
Answer: Cannabis, ecstasy, stimulants, hallucinogens, narcotics, depressants, designer drugs, steroids, and psychoactive drugs.
Card 4
Question: How are psychoactive drugs defined in the text?
Answer: As substances that alter brain function — any drug that changes brain activity and has psychological effects.
Card 5
Question: What are "designer drugs" and why are they dangerous?
Answer: Modified variants of other drugs that mimic their effects; they are dangerous because they are produced in illegal laboratories under extremely hazard
Card 6
Question: What adverse effects of steroid use does the text mention?
Answer: The illegal use of steroids for performance enhancement can lead to serious emotional, physical, and health problems, as well as the disqualification
Card 7
Question: How does the text describe the effects and health status of regular heroin users?
Answer: Heroin induces a warm, pleasant sedation and drowsiness; regular users are often in poor health due to malnutrition, suffer from constipation, and wom
Card 8
Question: How can heroin be used, and what are the withdrawal symptoms?
Answer: Heroin can be injected, snorted, or smoked. Withdrawal can be very unpleasant, with severe flu-like symptoms.
Card 9
Question: How does the text characterize depressants?
Answer: Depressants suppress the central nervous system — they slow it down and calm it. This category includes "downers," alcohol, sleeping aids, and some tr
Card 10
Question: What are inhalants and why are they considered "gateway drugs"?
Answer: Inhalants are products like paints, solvents, aerosols, glues, gasoline, and cleaning agents. They are considered "gateway drugs" because they are oft