CSAMS EXAM - Substance Use
Characteristics And Effects Questions With
Solutions
degenerative PAWS gets worse the longer a person is sober; more likely to relapse and
often self-medicate to alleviate symptoms
intermittent PAWS comes and goes
Narcotics (opioids) fentanyl, heroin, morphine
depressants barbiturates, benzos, GHB, alcohol
stimulants amphetamines, cocaine, khat, methamphetamine
hallucinogens LSD, PCP, k2, ketamine
pharmaceutical narcotics/opioids OxyContin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, Vicodin, codeine,
morphine, methadone, fentanyl
, CSAMS EXAM - Substance Use
Characteristics And Effects Questions With
Solutions
narcotics (method of use) swallowed, smoked, sniffed, injected
narcotics effects (mind) reduce tension
reduce anxiety/aggression
drowsiness
inability to concentrate
apathy
can lead to psych dependence
*the term "narcotic" comes from the Greek word for "stupor" and originally referred to a variety
of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain*
narcotics effects (body) prescribed to suppress cough, treat pain/sleep issues
slowed physical activity
constricted pupils
flushing of face and neck
constipation/nausea
vomiting
Characteristics And Effects Questions With
Solutions
degenerative PAWS gets worse the longer a person is sober; more likely to relapse and
often self-medicate to alleviate symptoms
intermittent PAWS comes and goes
Narcotics (opioids) fentanyl, heroin, morphine
depressants barbiturates, benzos, GHB, alcohol
stimulants amphetamines, cocaine, khat, methamphetamine
hallucinogens LSD, PCP, k2, ketamine
pharmaceutical narcotics/opioids OxyContin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, Vicodin, codeine,
morphine, methadone, fentanyl
, CSAMS EXAM - Substance Use
Characteristics And Effects Questions With
Solutions
narcotics (method of use) swallowed, smoked, sniffed, injected
narcotics effects (mind) reduce tension
reduce anxiety/aggression
drowsiness
inability to concentrate
apathy
can lead to psych dependence
*the term "narcotic" comes from the Greek word for "stupor" and originally referred to a variety
of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain*
narcotics effects (body) prescribed to suppress cough, treat pain/sleep issues
slowed physical activity
constricted pupils
flushing of face and neck
constipation/nausea
vomiting
