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Classification of Drugs bsapp.com
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Abuse Inappropriate use Inappropriate use Unwarranted use Unwarranted use Over use Over use May or may not mean addiction May or may not mean addiction bsapp.com
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Dependence Physical dependence occurs when the drug becomes necessary for their body to function normally. Cessation of use results in withdrawal sickness. Physical dependence occurs when the drug becomes necessary for their body to function normally. Cessation of use results in withdrawal sickness. Psychological dependence occurs when a person thinks they need a drug to function normally Psychological dependence occurs when a person thinks they need a drug to function normally bsapp.com
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Withdrawal When taken in sufficient doses and frequency, some drugs are capable of producing withdrawal symptoms; physiological changes that encourage their continued use. When the use of these drugs ceases abruptly, a severe physical illness follows. Addicts learn regular drug use prevents this withdrawal sickness; it is then that the addict is physically addicted. bsapp.com
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Drugs can be classified according to Drugs can be classified according to The Controlled Substances Act The Controlled Substances Act Their effects Their effects
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The Controlled Substances Act statute prescribing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain substances is regulated. bsapp.com
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The Controlled Substances Act The government maintains five schedules, or classifications, for controlled substances Controlled substances are placed in these schedules according to: Potential for abuse Potential for abuse Potential for dependence Potential for dependence Medical value Medical value bsapp.com
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Schedule I High potential for abuse High potential for abuse No currently accepted medical use No currently accepted medical use Heroin Marijuana Heroin Marijuana PCP LSD PCP LSD bsapp.com
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Schedule II High potential for abuse High potential for abuse Some medicinal use Some medicinal use Cocaine opium Cocaine opium Some opium derivatives Dronabinol Dronabinol (synthetic marijuana) (synthetic marijuana) bsapp.com
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Schedule III Less potential for abuse than I & II Less potential for abuse than I & II Current accepted medical use Current accepted medical use low/moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence low/moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence bsapp.com
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Schedule III-Drugs Barbiturate preparations Barbiturate preparations Certain preparations of codeine Certain preparations of codeine bsapp.com
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Schedule IV Lower potential for abuse than schedule III Lower potential for abuse than schedule III Valid medical use Valid medical use Limited dependence Limited dependence DarvonPhenobarbital Valium Librium bsapp.com
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Schedule V Low abuse potential Low abuse potential Valid medical use Valid medical use Lower potential for producing dependence than schedule IV Lower potential for producing dependence than schedule IVRobitussin Low dose codeine preps. bsapp.com
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The Controlled Substances Act The U.S. Attorney General has the authority to alter these schedules as information becomes available or as new discoveries are made. The U.S. Attorney General has the authority to alter these schedules as information becomes available or as new discoveries are made.
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Most drugs fit into one or more of the following categories: Narcotics Narcotics Hallucinogens Hallucinogens Depressants Depressants Stimulants Stimulants Classifying by effects bsapp.com
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Narcotics -induce a state of lethargy or sluggishness Narcotics are analgesics –relieve pain Narcotics are analgesics –relieve pain Most come from the poppy plant Most come from the poppy plant Example Narcotics Example Narcotics MorphineMethadone HeroinCodeine OxyContin bsapp.com
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Hallucinogens -cause marked alterations in normal thought process, perceptions, and moods Marijuana Marijuana LSD LSD PCP PCP Acid Acid bsapp.com
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Depressants – depress (slow down) action in the Central Nervous System Alcohol Alcohol Barbiturates (downers) Barbiturates (downers) Inhalants Inhalants bsapp.com
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Stimulants – stimulate (speed up) action in the Central Nervous System Cocaine Cocaine Crack Crack Crystal Meth Crystal Meth Amphetamines Amphetamines bsapp.com
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