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The Basics Health
13th Edition
Chapter 8
Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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What Is Addiction?
Addiction - continued involvement with a substance or activity
despite its ongoing negative consequences.
Classified by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a
mental disorder.
Physiological dependence results in tolerance and withdrawal.
Psychological dependence is the dependency of the mind on a
substance or behavior that can lead to psychological withdrawal
symptoms, such as anxiety, irritability, or cravings.
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The Process of Addiction
Compulsion
obsession with the behavior and an overwhelming need to
perform it
Loss of control
the inability to predict reliably whether any isolated occurrence
of the behavior will be healthy or damaging
Negative consequences
such as physical damage, legal trouble, financial problems,
academic failure, or family dissolution
Denial,
the inability to perceive that the behavior is self-destructive
Inability to abstain,
continuance regardless of outcomes
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Cycle of Psychological Addiction
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Habit versus Addiction
Addiction involves elements of habit – which is a repeated
behavior in which the repetition may be unconscious.
A habit can be broken.
Addiction involves repetition of a behavior that occurs with
compulsion, and considerable discomfort occurs if the behavior
is not performed.
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Addiction Affects Family and Friends
Codependence: a condition in which a person is controlled by an
addict's addictive behavior
Defined by lack of ability to set boundaries
Living in a chaotic, crisis-oriented mode
Assuming responsibility for meeting others' needs to the point
of subordinating own needs or even being unaware of personal
needs
Enablers: people who knowingly or unknowingly protect addicts
from the consequences of their behavior
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Addictive Behaviors
Drug chemicals are not the only source of addiction. People can
become addicted to certain behaviors.
Process addictions are behaviors known to be addictive because
they are mood altering.
Gambling, compulsive buying, compulsive exercise, and
compulsive Internet or technology use are all process
addictions.
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Gambling Disorder
More than five million people meet the criteria for having a
gambling addiction; still many others ar
There is strong evidence for a biological component.
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Compulsive Buying Disorder
Shopping is often used as a way to make people feel better
about themselves, but for some people it becomes compulsive
buying disorder.
Symptoms include the following:
Preoccupation with shopping and spending
Buying more than one of the same item
Shopping for longer periods than intended
Repeatedly buying more than is needed or can be afforded
Buying to the point that it interferes with social activities or
work
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Exercise Addiction
Addictive or compulsive exercise results in negative
consequences similar to those of other addictions.
Warning signs include working out alone, rigid exercise
patterns, exercising for more than two hours daily, exercising
when sick or injured or to avoid social events, school, or work.
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Technology Addictions
Cell phones, video games, networking sites, and the Internet can
all be addictive.
Approximately 9 percent of college students report that Internet
use and computer games have interfered with their academic
performance.
Symptoms include general disregard for one's health, sleep
deprivation, neglecting family and friends, lack of physical
activity, euphoria when online, lower grades in school, and poor
job performance.
Internet addicts may feel moody or uncomfortable when they
are not online.
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What Is a Drug?
Drugs are substances other than food that are intended to affect
the structure or function of the mind or body through chemical
action.
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Types of Drugs
Prescription: obtained only with a prescription from a licensed
physician
Over-the-counter (OTC): no prescription needed and more than
100,000 available
Recreational: most are legal substances, such as alcohol,
tobacco, coffee, and so on
Herbal preparations: products of plant origin
Illicit (illegal): all are psychoactive
Commercial: found in commercially sold products such as
household cleaners, pesticides, etc.
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How Drugs Affect the Brain
The brain is wired to repeat pleasurable experiences.
One nerve cell set uses dopamine, a neurotransmitter.
This "pleasure circuit" is known as the mesolimbic dopamine
system.
All addictive drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, and
addiction alters the way the pleasure center and other parts of
the brain function.
Psychoactive drugs: affect chemical neurotransmission, either
enhancing it, suppressing it, or interfering with it
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Routes of Administration
Oral ingestion
Inhalation
Through the nose or mouth
Injection
Intravenous—into bloodstream
Intramuscular—into muscle
Subcutaneous—just under the skin
Transdermal
Through the skin
Suppositories
Through the vagina or anus
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Drug Use and Misuse
Abuse is often associated with illegal drugs, but many people
abuse and misuse legal drugs.
Drug misuse: use for purpose not intended
Drug abuse: excessive use
Misuse and abuse may cause serious harm
Approximately 27 million people report being current users of
illicit drugs.
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Drug Misuse and Abuse
Over-the-counter drugs
High doses can cause hallucinations, bizarre sleep patterns,
mood changes, and sometimes death.
Those most vulnerable to abusing OTC drugs are teenagers,
young adults, and people over the age of 65.
Sleep aids
Excedrin PM, Sominex, Unisom, and Tylenol PM
Can cause problems with the sleep cycle, weaken areas of the
body, or induce narcolepsy.
Caffeine pills and energy drinks.
Caffeine in large doses can result in tremors/shaking,
restlessness and edginess, insomnia, dehydration, panic attacks,
heart irregularities, and other symptoms.
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Drug Misuse and Abuse
Cold medicines
Robitussin, Vicks, Coricidin, and NyQuil
Dextromethorphan (DXM) can cause hallucinations, loss of
motor control, and "out-of body" sensations.
Diet pills
Contain stimulants such as caffeine or Hoodia gordoni
Marketed as dietary supplements, rather than drugs,
manufacturers may make unsubstantiated claims of
effectiveness or can use untested or unsafe ingredients.
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Drug Misuse and Abuse
Prescription drug abuse:
About 6.4 million Americans aged 12 and older used
prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons in the past month.
It is particularly common among teens and young adults.
The problem may be getting worse among the youngest segment
of society, with nearly 13 percent of 12th graders reporting
prescription drug abuse by the time they graduate.
Risks vary from irregular heart rate to death. Injecting
prescription drugs may result in exposure to HIV, hepatitis B
and C and other bloodborne viruses.
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College Students and Prescription Drug Abuse
A recent survey indicates 12 percent of students reported
illegally using prescription drugs in the last year.
Commonly used painkillers (Vicodin, OxyContin, or Percocet)
are used to relax or get high.
Student say they abuse Adderall and Ritalin (intended to treat
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]) for academic
gain.
Most commonly reported side effects are sleeping difficulties,
irritability, and reduced appetite.
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30-Day Drug Use Prevalence, Full-Time College Students vs.
Respondents 1 to 4 Years beyond High School
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Illicit Drugs
Illicit drug use spans all age groups, genders, ethnicities,
occupations, socioeconomic groups.
Marijuana use has risen in recent years.
Close to 50 percent of college-aged students nationwide have
tried an illicit drug, most commonly marijuana.
College offices are concerned about the link between substance
abuse and poor academic performance.
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Drugs of Abuse: Uses and Effects
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Drugs of Abuse: Uses and Effects (cont.)
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Common Drugs of Abuse
Amphetamines
Synthetic agents that stimulate the central nervous system
(CNS)
Some are used for medicinal purposes.
Ritalin and Adderall are used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD).
High potential for abuse
Methamphetamine
Affects brain and CNS
Euphoria lasts 6 to 8 hours.
Methods of use: snorted, injected, smoked, and ingested
Short-term effects include increased physical activity, alertness,
rapid breathing, increased body temperature, insomnia, tremors,
anxiety, confusion, and decreased appetite.
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Caffeine
Most popular and widely consumed drug in the United States
Caffeine is derived from the chemical family called xanthines,
which are found in plant products such as coffee, tea, and
chocolate.
Enhances mental alertness and reduces feelings of fatigue.
Side effects include wakefulness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat,
dizziness, nausea, indigestion, mild delirium, and heartburn.
Caffeine meets the requirements for addiction: tolerance,
psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
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Caffeine Content Consumption
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Marijuana
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive substance in
marijuana;
average concentration is 15 percent, but some forms can
contain up to 27 percent.
Has many medical purposes
controls nausea and vomiting,
improves appetite,
forestalls loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS
wasting syndrome,
reduces muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.
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THC - Resin
Smoking THC-rich resin extracts, called dabbing, is becoming
much more common among marijuana users.
Extracts contain high levels of THC
Dangers include visits to the emergency room and fires
resulting from the extraction process.
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Dangers of Marijuana Use
The drug substantially reduces a driver’s ability to react and
make quick decisions
Altered perception may linger for hours after use and the “high”
has subsided.
Recent research indicates that a person having used marijuana is
two and a half times more likely to be involved in a motor
vehicle accident. The impairment is enhanced when mixed with
alcohol.
In Washington, where it is legal, one in six drivers involved in
fatal car crashes had recently used marijuana.
Chronic users are affected by the same toxins and carcinogens
as tobacco users.
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Synthetic Marijuana
Products contain dried, shredded plant material and one or more
synthetic cannabinoids. Commonly known as: K2 (or spice),
fake marijuana, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, and Moon Rocks.
K2 or spice:
sold legally as herbal blend incense.
used by nearly one in seven college students,
11.3 percent, of high school seniors are using this drug.
health effects such as hallucinations, severe agitation,
extremely elevated heart rate and blood pressure, coma, suicide
attempts, and drug dependence are common.
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Narcotics and Depressants
Benzodiazepines and barbiturates
Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers)
The most common sedative-hypnotic drugs
Valium, Ativan, and Xanax
Barbiturates
Sedative-hypnotic drugs
Amytal and Seconal
Less safe than benzodiazepines
Synergistic effect, when combined with alcohol, can lead to
respiratory failure and death.
Can produce physical and psychological dependence in several
weeks.
Cross-tolerance is a complication specific to sedatives
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Narcotics and Depressants
Rohypnol
A tranquilizer and "date rape" drug
Produces a sedative effect, amnesia, muscle relaxation, and
slowed psychomotor responses.
Has gained notoriety as a growing problem on college campuses
as it has been added to punch and other drinks at parties in
hopes of incapacitating a woman so she is unable to resist
sexual assault.
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
CNS depressant known to have euphoric, sedative, and anabolic
(body-building) effects
Another "date rape" drug
Side effects include loss of memory, unconsciousness, amnesia,
hallucinations, and death.
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Narcotics and Depressants
Opioids
Cause drowsiness, relieve pain, and induce euphoria
Called narcotics
Derived from opium
Include morphine, codeine, heroin, and black tar heroin
Depress CNS and lower heart rate, respiration, and blood
pressure
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Treating and Reducing Drug Abuse
An estimated 20.8 million Americans aged 12 or older needed
treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2015. Of
these, only approximately 10 percent received treatment.
Detoxification is an early abstinence period when the addict
physically and cognitively adjusts to being free from the
addiction's influence.
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Treatment Approaches
Outpatient behavioral treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Multidimensional family therapy
Motivational interviewing
Motivational incentives (contingency management)
Residential treatment programs
Therapeutic communities (TCs) are highly structured programs
in which addicts remain at a residence, typically for 6 to 12
months.
12-step programs
Nonjudgmental treatment programs that aim to work on personal
recovery
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Drug Treatment and Recovery for College Students
Early intervention increases the likelihood of successful
treatment.
Private therapy, group therapy, cognitive training, nutrition
counseling, and health therapies all help with recovery.
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Drug Use and Abuse: Costs to Society
Illegal drug use in the United States costs about $193 billion
per year.
$11 billion in the cost of health care, $120 billion in lost
productivity, and $61 billion in costs to criminal justice system
There are no simple solutions to this complex problem
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The Basics Health13th Edition Chapter 8Recognizing and Avo.docx

  • 1. The Basics Health 13th Edition Chapter 8 Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved What Is Addiction? Addiction - continued involvement with a substance or activity despite its ongoing negative consequences. Classified by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a mental disorder. Physiological dependence results in tolerance and withdrawal. Psychological dependence is the dependency of the mind on a substance or behavior that can lead to psychological withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, irritability, or cravings. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved The Process of Addiction Compulsion obsession with the behavior and an overwhelming need to perform it Loss of control the inability to predict reliably whether any isolated occurrence
  • 2. of the behavior will be healthy or damaging Negative consequences such as physical damage, legal trouble, financial problems, academic failure, or family dissolution Denial, the inability to perceive that the behavior is self-destructive Inability to abstain, continuance regardless of outcomes Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Cycle of Psychological Addiction Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 4 Habit versus Addiction Addiction involves elements of habit – which is a repeated behavior in which the repetition may be unconscious. A habit can be broken. Addiction involves repetition of a behavior that occurs with compulsion, and considerable discomfort occurs if the behavior is not performed. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 3. Addiction Affects Family and Friends Codependence: a condition in which a person is controlled by an addict's addictive behavior Defined by lack of ability to set boundaries Living in a chaotic, crisis-oriented mode Assuming responsibility for meeting others' needs to the point of subordinating own needs or even being unaware of personal needs Enablers: people who knowingly or unknowingly protect addicts from the consequences of their behavior Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Addictive Behaviors Drug chemicals are not the only source of addiction. People can become addicted to certain behaviors. Process addictions are behaviors known to be addictive because they are mood altering. Gambling, compulsive buying, compulsive exercise, and compulsive Internet or technology use are all process addictions. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Gambling Disorder
  • 4. More than five million people meet the criteria for having a gambling addiction; still many others ar There is strong evidence for a biological component. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Compulsive Buying Disorder Shopping is often used as a way to make people feel better about themselves, but for some people it becomes compulsive buying disorder. Symptoms include the following: Preoccupation with shopping and spending Buying more than one of the same item Shopping for longer periods than intended Repeatedly buying more than is needed or can be afforded Buying to the point that it interferes with social activities or work Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Exercise Addiction Addictive or compulsive exercise results in negative consequences similar to those of other addictions. Warning signs include working out alone, rigid exercise patterns, exercising for more than two hours daily, exercising
  • 5. when sick or injured or to avoid social events, school, or work. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Technology Addictions Cell phones, video games, networking sites, and the Internet can all be addictive. Approximately 9 percent of college students report that Internet use and computer games have interfered with their academic performance. Symptoms include general disregard for one's health, sleep deprivation, neglecting family and friends, lack of physical activity, euphoria when online, lower grades in school, and poor job performance. Internet addicts may feel moody or uncomfortable when they are not online. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved What Is a Drug? Drugs are substances other than food that are intended to affect the structure or function of the mind or body through chemical action. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 6. Types of Drugs Prescription: obtained only with a prescription from a licensed physician Over-the-counter (OTC): no prescription needed and more than 100,000 available Recreational: most are legal substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and so on Herbal preparations: products of plant origin Illicit (illegal): all are psychoactive Commercial: found in commercially sold products such as household cleaners, pesticides, etc. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved How Drugs Affect the Brain The brain is wired to repeat pleasurable experiences. One nerve cell set uses dopamine, a neurotransmitter. This "pleasure circuit" is known as the mesolimbic dopamine system. All addictive drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, and addiction alters the way the pleasure center and other parts of the brain function. Psychoactive drugs: affect chemical neurotransmission, either enhancing it, suppressing it, or interfering with it Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 7. Routes of Administration Oral ingestion Inhalation Through the nose or mouth Injection Intravenous—into bloodstream Intramuscular—into muscle Subcutaneous—just under the skin Transdermal Through the skin Suppositories Through the vagina or anus Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drug Use and Misuse Abuse is often associated with illegal drugs, but many people abuse and misuse legal drugs. Drug misuse: use for purpose not intended Drug abuse: excessive use Misuse and abuse may cause serious harm Approximately 27 million people report being current users of illicit drugs. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drug Misuse and Abuse Over-the-counter drugs
  • 8. High doses can cause hallucinations, bizarre sleep patterns, mood changes, and sometimes death. Those most vulnerable to abusing OTC drugs are teenagers, young adults, and people over the age of 65. Sleep aids Excedrin PM, Sominex, Unisom, and Tylenol PM Can cause problems with the sleep cycle, weaken areas of the body, or induce narcolepsy. Caffeine pills and energy drinks. Caffeine in large doses can result in tremors/shaking, restlessness and edginess, insomnia, dehydration, panic attacks, heart irregularities, and other symptoms. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drug Misuse and Abuse Cold medicines Robitussin, Vicks, Coricidin, and NyQuil Dextromethorphan (DXM) can cause hallucinations, loss of motor control, and "out-of body" sensations. Diet pills Contain stimulants such as caffeine or Hoodia gordoni Marketed as dietary supplements, rather than drugs, manufacturers may make unsubstantiated claims of effectiveness or can use untested or unsafe ingredients. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 9. Drug Misuse and Abuse Prescription drug abuse: About 6.4 million Americans aged 12 and older used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons in the past month. It is particularly common among teens and young adults. The problem may be getting worse among the youngest segment of society, with nearly 13 percent of 12th graders reporting prescription drug abuse by the time they graduate. Risks vary from irregular heart rate to death. Injecting prescription drugs may result in exposure to HIV, hepatitis B and C and other bloodborne viruses. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved College Students and Prescription Drug Abuse A recent survey indicates 12 percent of students reported illegally using prescription drugs in the last year. Commonly used painkillers (Vicodin, OxyContin, or Percocet) are used to relax or get high. Student say they abuse Adderall and Ritalin (intended to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]) for academic gain. Most commonly reported side effects are sleeping difficulties, irritability, and reduced appetite. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 10. 30-Day Drug Use Prevalence, Full-Time College Students vs. Respondents 1 to 4 Years beyond High School Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Illicit Drugs Illicit drug use spans all age groups, genders, ethnicities, occupations, socioeconomic groups. Marijuana use has risen in recent years. Close to 50 percent of college-aged students nationwide have tried an illicit drug, most commonly marijuana. College offices are concerned about the link between substance abuse and poor academic performance. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drugs of Abuse: Uses and Effects Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drugs of Abuse: Uses and Effects (cont.) Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 11. Common Drugs of Abuse Amphetamines Synthetic agents that stimulate the central nervous system (CNS) Some are used for medicinal purposes. Ritalin and Adderall are used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). High potential for abuse Methamphetamine Affects brain and CNS Euphoria lasts 6 to 8 hours. Methods of use: snorted, injected, smoked, and ingested Short-term effects include increased physical activity, alertness, rapid breathing, increased body temperature, insomnia, tremors, anxiety, confusion, and decreased appetite. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Caffeine Most popular and widely consumed drug in the United States Caffeine is derived from the chemical family called xanthines, which are found in plant products such as coffee, tea, and chocolate. Enhances mental alertness and reduces feelings of fatigue. Side effects include wakefulness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, mild delirium, and heartburn. Caffeine meets the requirements for addiction: tolerance, psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All
  • 12. Rights Reserved Caffeine Content Consumption Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Marijuana Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive substance in marijuana; average concentration is 15 percent, but some forms can contain up to 27 percent. Has many medical purposes controls nausea and vomiting, improves appetite, forestalls loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS wasting syndrome, reduces muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved THC - Resin Smoking THC-rich resin extracts, called dabbing, is becoming much more common among marijuana users. Extracts contain high levels of THC Dangers include visits to the emergency room and fires resulting from the extraction process.
  • 13. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Dangers of Marijuana Use The drug substantially reduces a driver’s ability to react and make quick decisions Altered perception may linger for hours after use and the “high” has subsided. Recent research indicates that a person having used marijuana is two and a half times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. The impairment is enhanced when mixed with alcohol. In Washington, where it is legal, one in six drivers involved in fatal car crashes had recently used marijuana. Chronic users are affected by the same toxins and carcinogens as tobacco users. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Synthetic Marijuana Products contain dried, shredded plant material and one or more synthetic cannabinoids. Commonly known as: K2 (or spice), fake marijuana, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, and Moon Rocks. K2 or spice: sold legally as herbal blend incense. used by nearly one in seven college students, 11.3 percent, of high school seniors are using this drug. health effects such as hallucinations, severe agitation, extremely elevated heart rate and blood pressure, coma, suicide attempts, and drug dependence are common.
  • 14. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Narcotics and Depressants Benzodiazepines and barbiturates Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers) The most common sedative-hypnotic drugs Valium, Ativan, and Xanax Barbiturates Sedative-hypnotic drugs Amytal and Seconal Less safe than benzodiazepines Synergistic effect, when combined with alcohol, can lead to respiratory failure and death. Can produce physical and psychological dependence in several weeks. Cross-tolerance is a complication specific to sedatives Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Narcotics and Depressants Rohypnol A tranquilizer and "date rape" drug Produces a sedative effect, amnesia, muscle relaxation, and slowed psychomotor responses. Has gained notoriety as a growing problem on college campuses as it has been added to punch and other drinks at parties in hopes of incapacitating a woman so she is unable to resist sexual assault. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) CNS depressant known to have euphoric, sedative, and anabolic (body-building) effects Another "date rape" drug
  • 15. Side effects include loss of memory, unconsciousness, amnesia, hallucinations, and death. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Narcotics and Depressants Opioids Cause drowsiness, relieve pain, and induce euphoria Called narcotics Derived from opium Include morphine, codeine, heroin, and black tar heroin Depress CNS and lower heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Treating and Reducing Drug Abuse An estimated 20.8 million Americans aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2015. Of these, only approximately 10 percent received treatment. Detoxification is an early abstinence period when the addict physically and cognitively adjusts to being free from the addiction's influence. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • 16. Treatment Approaches Outpatient behavioral treatment Cognitive behavioral therapy Multidimensional family therapy Motivational interviewing Motivational incentives (contingency management) Residential treatment programs Therapeutic communities (TCs) are highly structured programs in which addicts remain at a residence, typically for 6 to 12 months. 12-step programs Nonjudgmental treatment programs that aim to work on personal recovery Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drug Treatment and Recovery for College Students Early intervention increases the likelihood of successful treatment. Private therapy, group therapy, cognitive training, nutrition counseling, and health therapies all help with recovery. Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Drug Use and Abuse: Costs to Society Illegal drug use in the United States costs about $193 billion per year.
  • 17. $11 billion in the cost of health care, $120 billion in lost productivity, and $61 billion in costs to criminal justice system There are no simple solutions to this complex problem Copyright © 2019, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved