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gateway theory of substance abuse

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use of one particular substance will lead ppl to subsequently be at a greater risk to abuse other substances
popular in 1970s & 1980s when gateway theory was coined
war on drugs

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science behind gateway drugs

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alter neuropathways in the brain (parallel results in humans and animals)
interaction of genes and environment is involved (nature vs nurture)

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nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂)

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Jean Nicot: sent seeds from Portugal to Paris
psychoactive drug found in tobacco
heavily addictive
Tobacco plant: medicine and stimulant for 2000 years
1880: machine was first patented to mass-produce paper cigs

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nicotine long-term effects

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(after yrs of nicotine ingestion; may be irreversible)

reproductive health problems: dying sperm cells, genetic disorders, side effects w/ contraceptives
respiratory diseases: emphysema, bronchitis, chronic cough, asthma, 90% of lung cancer
cardiovascular diseases: high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke

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caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂)

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stimulant: central nervous system
white, powdery, odorless & bitter
coffee, tea, chocolate, soda, energy drinks, etc.

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caffeine short-term effects

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good: heightened awareness, alertness, "feeling ready"

bad: tremors and/or twitching, palpitation, contraction of muscles

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caffeine long-term effects

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(when still consuming): cardiovascular diseases, GERD/ulcers, anxiety, sleeping problems

(when trying to stop): withdrawal syndrome

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alcohol (C₂H₆O)

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ethanol (not isopropyl or methyl)
ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol – colorless liquid
depressant
result of fermentation with yeast

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drug user

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any individual who partakes in the use of drugs; anyone can be susceptible to it

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drug use

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consumption of illegal drugs

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drug misuse

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using drugs not for their sole purpose; wrong reasons

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drug abuse

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constant/consistent use of drugs & harmful substances; leads to experiencing long-term effects

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gateway theory of substance abuse

use of one particular substance will lead ppl to subsequently be at a greater risk to abuse other substances
popular in 1970s & 1980s when gateway theory was coined
war on drugs

science behind gateway drugs

alter neuropathways in the brain (parallel results in humans and animals)
interaction of genes and environment is involved (nature vs nurture)

nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂)

Jean Nicot: sent seeds from Portugal to Paris
psychoactive drug found in tobacco
heavily addictive
Tobacco plant: medicine and stimulant for 2000 years
1880: machine was first patented to mass-produce paper cigs

nicotine long-term effects

(after yrs of nicotine ingestion; may be irreversible)

reproductive health problems: dying sperm cells, genetic disorders, side effects w/ contraceptives
respiratory diseases: emphysema, bronchitis, chronic cough, asthma, 90% of lung cancer
cardiovascular diseases: high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke

caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂)

stimulant: central nervous system
white, powdery, odorless & bitter
coffee, tea, chocolate, soda, energy drinks, etc.

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caffeine short-term effects

good: heightened awareness, alertness, "feeling ready"

bad: tremors and/or twitching, palpitation, contraction of muscles

caffeine long-term effects

(when still consuming): cardiovascular diseases, GERD/ulcers, anxiety, sleeping problems

(when trying to stop): withdrawal syndrome

alcohol (C₂H₆O)

ethanol (not isopropyl or methyl)
ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol – colorless liquid
depressant
result of fermentation with yeast

drug user

any individual who partakes in the use of drugs; anyone can be susceptible to it

drug use

consumption of illegal drugs

drug misuse

using drugs not for their sole purpose; wrong reasons

drug abuse

constant/consistent use of drugs & harmful substances; leads to experiencing long-term effects

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