LCAS - NC exam study guide Questions with
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Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol (stage 2) - answer regular use - up to several times a week. may begin use
during the day. may be using along rather than with friends. There are behavioral indicators in this phase
of addiction, such as a decrease in activities, declined in school or work performance, and greater
interest in use. May use to manipulate emotions in this phase. May sell drugs or keep supply for personal
use.
Dependency/Addiction Phase (Stage 3) - answer daily use, continuous. will take serious risks to obtain
drugs/alcohol, potentially including criminal behavior. Drugs/Alcohol help client to feel normal.
Behavioral indicators can include changes in weight, health issues, poor appearance, memory loss,
volatile mood swings, employment loss, possible overdoses, lack of concern about being caught. Chronic
relapsing disorder in his phase.
Alcohol - answer The most widely used and accepted drug, past and present. A depressant, similar to the
anesthetic drug ether. The only non-medical drug taken "only" orally. It slows heart rate and slows
breathing. It depresses the brain. This is the only drug with which a large number of those who use it do
not become physically dependent on it. An estimated 10% of those who use it become dependent.
Other Sedative-Hynotics - answer sedative and hypnotic agents which are non-barbiturate or non-
benzodiazepines, including Quaaludes, Ambien (Zolpidem), and Lunesta (Eszopiclone).
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Drugs that cause sedation and euphoria by causing depression of
the central nervous system.
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Used medically to relieve pain, suppress cough and control
diarrhea, as well as some anxiety relief.
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Overdose can cause death by respiratory depression
, Semi-synthetic Opiates - answer Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Oxycodone, Heroin
Synthetic Narcotics - answer Demerol, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Propoxyphene (Darvone)
Pentazocine (Talwin), OxyContin
Opiate Agonist - answer These drugs can be substituted for the drug of abuse to provide a more
controllable form of addiction. Using them alleviates many withdrawal symptoms. It acts similarly to
opiates, and bonds with an opiate receptor to trick the brain and take the place of an opiate.
Substitution Therapy. Ex. Methadone, Clonidine.
Opiate Antagonist - answer A drug which occupies the same space in the receptor, but does not produce
the same effects. This type of drug blocks the opiate receptor so that it blocks the effects of opiates.
Non-addictive. Example. Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol), Naloxone, and Buprenorphine is a partial agonist
can act as both agonist and antagonist
Inhalant - answer Solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrates which can act as Central Nervous System
depressants. Can create similar effect to alcohol intoxication. Can cause physical and psychological
dependence. Risk of immediate death. OTC so tend to be abused by adolescent population.
Marijuana - answer Most frequently used illicit drug in the United States. THC potency has increased
dramatically since the early 1960s. Depressant stimulant, analgesic, and sometimes hallucinogenic effect.
4-10 times the tar and carcinogens than found in cigarettes. Can cause physical and psychological
dependency. The buds of the female plant contain the highest concentration of THC.
Cannabis Sativa - answer Marijuana is derived from the hemp plan called this
Cannabinoids - answer Chemical compounds found only in marijuana are referred to as _____________.
The primary one being THC.
Hallucinogens/Psychodelics - answer This class of drug alters mood, thought, and perception, cause CNS
depression and, at times, stimulation. No physical dependence, but can cause a psychological
dependence. In large quantities, can be fatal.
LSD and PCP - answer the only hallucinogens which are not naturally occurring.
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Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol (stage 2) - answer regular use - up to several times a week. may begin use
during the day. may be using along rather than with friends. There are behavioral indicators in this phase
of addiction, such as a decrease in activities, declined in school or work performance, and greater
interest in use. May use to manipulate emotions in this phase. May sell drugs or keep supply for personal
use.
Dependency/Addiction Phase (Stage 3) - answer daily use, continuous. will take serious risks to obtain
drugs/alcohol, potentially including criminal behavior. Drugs/Alcohol help client to feel normal.
Behavioral indicators can include changes in weight, health issues, poor appearance, memory loss,
volatile mood swings, employment loss, possible overdoses, lack of concern about being caught. Chronic
relapsing disorder in his phase.
Alcohol - answer The most widely used and accepted drug, past and present. A depressant, similar to the
anesthetic drug ether. The only non-medical drug taken "only" orally. It slows heart rate and slows
breathing. It depresses the brain. This is the only drug with which a large number of those who use it do
not become physically dependent on it. An estimated 10% of those who use it become dependent.
Other Sedative-Hynotics - answer sedative and hypnotic agents which are non-barbiturate or non-
benzodiazepines, including Quaaludes, Ambien (Zolpidem), and Lunesta (Eszopiclone).
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Drugs that cause sedation and euphoria by causing depression of
the central nervous system.
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Used medically to relieve pain, suppress cough and control
diarrhea, as well as some anxiety relief.
Narcotics or Opiates/Opioids - answer Overdose can cause death by respiratory depression
, Semi-synthetic Opiates - answer Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Oxycodone, Heroin
Synthetic Narcotics - answer Demerol, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Propoxyphene (Darvone)
Pentazocine (Talwin), OxyContin
Opiate Agonist - answer These drugs can be substituted for the drug of abuse to provide a more
controllable form of addiction. Using them alleviates many withdrawal symptoms. It acts similarly to
opiates, and bonds with an opiate receptor to trick the brain and take the place of an opiate.
Substitution Therapy. Ex. Methadone, Clonidine.
Opiate Antagonist - answer A drug which occupies the same space in the receptor, but does not produce
the same effects. This type of drug blocks the opiate receptor so that it blocks the effects of opiates.
Non-addictive. Example. Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol), Naloxone, and Buprenorphine is a partial agonist
can act as both agonist and antagonist
Inhalant - answer Solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrates which can act as Central Nervous System
depressants. Can create similar effect to alcohol intoxication. Can cause physical and psychological
dependence. Risk of immediate death. OTC so tend to be abused by adolescent population.
Marijuana - answer Most frequently used illicit drug in the United States. THC potency has increased
dramatically since the early 1960s. Depressant stimulant, analgesic, and sometimes hallucinogenic effect.
4-10 times the tar and carcinogens than found in cigarettes. Can cause physical and psychological
dependency. The buds of the female plant contain the highest concentration of THC.
Cannabis Sativa - answer Marijuana is derived from the hemp plan called this
Cannabinoids - answer Chemical compounds found only in marijuana are referred to as _____________.
The primary one being THC.
Hallucinogens/Psychodelics - answer This class of drug alters mood, thought, and perception, cause CNS
depression and, at times, stimulation. No physical dependence, but can cause a psychological
dependence. In large quantities, can be fatal.
LSD and PCP - answer the only hallucinogens which are not naturally occurring.
