The continued use of any mild altering drug that severely affects a person's physical and mental health, social situations and responsibilities.
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Tolerance
The development of a need for greater amounts of a drug with repeated use in order to achieve the same effect. Occurs with many drugs such as alcohol, heroin and cocaine.
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Psychological Dependence
A compulsion to take a drug for the pleasant effects it has such as feelings of exhilaration or self confidence. May lead to misuse as the compulsion can result in uncontrolled drug taking.
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Physical Dependence
Refers to a compulsion to keep taking drugs in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Continued use of the drug is required for the user to feel normal.
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Synapse
A small gap found between two neurons that is bordered by a Pre- and Post- synaptic membrane. It is normally crossed by neurotransmitters but it is also a site of action for drugs.
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Withdrawal
The experience of physically painful and unpleasant symptoms suffered by a physically dependent user as the effects of the drugs wear off. This may include vomiting, headaches and convulsing although they vary from drug to drug.
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Card 2
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The development of a need for greater amounts of a drug with repeated use in order to achieve the same effect. Occurs with many drugs such as alcohol, heroin and cocaine.
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Tolerance
Card 3
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A compulsion to take a drug for the pleasant effects it has such as feelings of exhilaration or self confidence. May lead to misuse as the compulsion can result in uncontrolled drug taking.
Back
Card 4
Front
Refers to a compulsion to keep taking drugs in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Continued use of the drug is required for the user to feel normal.
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Card 5
Front
A small gap found between two neurons that is bordered by a Pre- and Post- synaptic membrane. It is normally crossed by neurotransmitters but it is also a site of action for drugs.
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