cocaine/amphetamine study guide Flashcards
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effects
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2
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withdrawal
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3
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dependence
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4
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route of administration
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5
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pharmacokinetics (absorption)
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snorting: drawn into the nasal septum and absorbed into the blood. Reaches the brain in about 3 minutes.
injection” cocaine HCl is water-soluble and can be injected IV. reaches the brain in about 30 - 60 seconds.
smoking: free basing. crack cocaine absorbed instantaneously in the lungs and reaches the brain in about 5 seconds
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mechanism of action
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7
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DA,5-HT
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8
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physiological effects
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9
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explain “taking the edge off”
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10
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tolerance
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11
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sensitization
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12
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cocaine binge
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13
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cocaine abstinence syndrome
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14
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cocaine use vs DA levels
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15
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cocaine and alcohol metabolism
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