17. Drugs of abuse (opioids, ethanol, sedatives psychostimulants, cannabis, hallucinogenics)

Question 1

Which are the opioid drugs of abuse?

Answer 1

• Heroin
• Morphine
• Codeine
• Oxycodone
• Among health professionals: meperidine, fentanyl

Question 2

What is the therapy of opioid addiction?

Answer 2

• Methadone or buprenorphine
• Naltrexone (after detoxification)
• Alpha2-adrenergic agonists (clonidine, lofexidine)
• UROD: ultra-rapid detoxification

Question 3

What is the therapy of alcohol addiction?

Answer 3

• Disulfiram
• Naltrexone
• Acamprosate

Question 4

Which are the sedatives of abuse?

Answer 4

• Ethanol
• Barbiturates
• Benzodiazepines

Question 5

Which are the main psychostimulant drug groups?

Answer 5

• Amphetamine
• Cocaine

Question 6

Which are the amphetamines?

Answer 6

• Methamphetamine (speed)
• Dexamphetamine
• Phenmetrazine
• Methylphenidate
• DOM
• MDA
• MDMA (ecstasy)

Question 7

Which are the cannabinoid compounds?

Answer 7

• Marijuana (grass): 1-3% THC
• Hashish (extracted resin): 10-30% THC

Question 8

Which is the CB₁ receptor antagonist?

Answer 8

Rimonabant

Question 9

Which are the hallucinogenic drugs?

Answer 9

• Ketamine
• LSD + flunitrazepam
• GHB + PCP

Question 10

What other drugs of abuse are there?

Answer 10

• Anesthetics:​
  
  • N₂O, ether, chloroform
• Industrial solvants:
  
  • Gasoline, paint thinner, glue, acrylic paint, shoe polish, aerosol propellant
• Organic nitrites:
  
  • ​Amylnitrite, isobutyl nitrite
• Designer drugs​