chapter 4 (cocaine and amphetamines)

Question 1

cocaine psychosis

Answer 1

set of symptoms including hallucinations, paranoia, & disordered thinking produced by chronic use of cocaine.

Question 2

kindling effect

Answer 2

phenomenon in the brain that produces a heightened sensitivity to repeated administrations of some drugs such as cocaine. opposite of the phenomenon of tolerance. why cocaine overdose may occur from relatively low dose levels.

Question 3

cocaine hydrochloride

Answer 3

form of cocaine that is inhaled (snorted) or injected into bloodstream. water soluble.

Question 4

free-base cocaine

Answer 4

smokable form of cocaine.

Question 5

crack (cocaine)

Answer 5

smokable form of cocaine.

Question 6

d-amphetamine (dextroamphetamine)

Answer 6

potent form of amphetamine. brand name is dexedrine (used for treatment of ADHD.)

Question 7

methamphetamine

Answer 7

synthetic type of amphetamine (d-amphetamine) produced in lab. other names: speed (powder form), crystal meth (crystal form.)

Question 8

amphetamine

Answer 8

family of ephedrine-based stimulant drugs.

Question 9

amphetamine psychosis

Answer 9

set of symptoms including hallucinations, paranoia, & disordered thinking resulting from high doses of amphetamines.

Question 10

ice

Answer 10

smokable form of methamphetamine hydrochloride. often referred to as crystal meth due to quartz-like appearance.

Question 11

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 11

behavioural disorder characterized by increased motor activity and reduced attention span.