1- Drugs of Abuse Flashcards
With drug tolerance is the dose/response curve shifted to the left or right?
RIGHT (more drug is required to produce effect)
With sensitization is the dose/response curve shifted to the left or right?
LEFT (increased responsiveness after repeated use, need less drug to produce effect)
If a drug is taken to alleviate a craving/dysphoria this is considered what?
Addiction
Addiction is typically psychological in nature. If a physiological dependence is present does this mean it is addiction?
No
Addiction typically develops to drug w/ short or long duration of action?
Short/rapid onset. The shorter the duration, the more often you need to reinforce the effect
Drugs that stimulate what pathway have an increased potential for addiction?
Mesolimbic DA pathway
What is the MOA of CNS stimulants?
Reverse DA transport through the DAT → increased release of DA
What drug class is adderall, ritalin, and methamphetamine?
CNS stimulants (amphetamines)
What is the use of CNS stimulants?
Narcolepsy, ADHD
What CNS effects do CNS stimulants have?
Alertness, euphoria, excitement, appetite suppression, aggression, paranoia, delusions
What peripheral effects do CNS stimulants have?
Increased BP, cardio toxic → pulmonary edema & HF
What are the SEs of meth?
weight loss, dental problems, formication, stroke, MI, organ damage, +/- amphetamine psychosis
PTs that use meth will have rapid physical and psychological dependence. Why are withdrawal sx so severe and long lasting?
Significant loss of DA transporters
What is the MOA of cocaine?
Inhibits DA reuptake
Does cocaine results in a physical and psychological dependence?
Yes (dysphoria and craving when drug levels drop, withdrawal can be severe)
What CNS effects does cocaine have?
Alertness, euphoria, anxiety, hyperactivity
What peripheral effects does cocaine have?
tachycardia, vasoconstriction, HTN, bronchodilation, hyperpyrexia
What is the medical use for cocaine?
Local anesthetic
Vasoconstrictor
Will intranasal or inhaled cocaine have a more rapid onset?
Inhaled (very fast onset)
What results from chronic cocaine use?
Reduction in overall brain activity