Amphetaine - only slides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most highly abused amphetamine
A
methamphetamine
2
Q
What are the possible routes of administration for amphetamines
A
orally, snorted, injected IV, or smoked
3
Q
What drug has similar behavioral effects as amphetamine
A
cocaine
4
Q
compared to cocaine how does the duration and half life differ
A
it is longer with amphetamine
5
Q
are the withdrawal and brain damaging symptoms worse or better than cocaine
A
must more severe
6
Q
How does amphetamine work on the receptors
A
stimulates the release of neurotransmitters
7
Q
What is the dopamine level on meth
A
1250
