Addictive Drugs, Unit IV Flashcards
1
Q
Stimulants
A
Cocaine, Amphetamine, Meth, MDMA, Nicotine
2
Q
Depressants
A
Alcohol, Barbituates, Benzos
3
Q
Dissociative Anesthetics
A
Phencyclidine (PCP)
4
Q
Opioid Anesthetics
A
Heroin
5
Q
Cannabinoids
A
Marijuana
6
Q
Hallucinogens
A
LSD, MDMA
7
Q
Treatment of Opioid OD
A
Buprenorphine– long duration, low potential to OD, blocks reinforcing effects of heroine
-Mixed with naloxone to kill the buzz it, itself, would otherwise generate
8
Q
Depressant Withdrawal
A
Clonidine– shuts down SNS overactivity
9
Q
Treatment of Opioid addiction long term
A
Methadone– Substitute for opioids
10
Q
Treatment of alcoholism
A
Disulfiram
11
Q
Opioid Receptor Blocker
A
Naltrexone, no effect on craving