CSAM Exam 1 2025 – The Must-Have Study Guide
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limbic system - contains the brain's reward circuit; links together structures that control and regulate
pleasure
drug use floods the brain with _________ or prevents its reuptake causing similar effects - dopamine
post acute withdrawal symptoms - inability to think clearly
memory problems
emotional problems
sleep disturbances
physical coordination problems
sensitive to stress
*can last up to 2 years*
regenerative PAWS - improves over time; longer a person stays sober the less severe symptoms
become
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
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
slowed breathing
narcotics (withdrawal) - watery eyes
runny nose
yawning
sweating
restlessness
irritability
loss of appetite
nausea
for High Scores! (Graded A+) 100% Correct
Answers
limbic system - contains the brain's reward circuit; links together structures that control and regulate
pleasure
drug use floods the brain with _________ or prevents its reuptake causing similar effects - dopamine
post acute withdrawal symptoms - inability to think clearly
memory problems
emotional problems
sleep disturbances
physical coordination problems
sensitive to stress
*can last up to 2 years*
regenerative PAWS - improves over time; longer a person stays sober the less severe symptoms
become
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
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
slowed breathing
narcotics (withdrawal) - watery eyes
runny nose
yawning
sweating
restlessness
irritability
loss of appetite
nausea
