Drug Abuse Flashcards
what is cocaine
very potent natural stimulant monoamine reuptake inhibitor crack = cocaine mixed with sodium bicarbonate and purified to form rocks
short term effect/’high’ of cocaine
stimulant and euphoriant anaesthetic effect hypersensitive to noises, light etcincreased alertness/energyincreased confidence impaired judgement lessens appetite lessens desire for sleep
serious/long term effects of cocaine
damage to nose and airways (vasoconstrictor)convulsions respiratory failure hypertension toxic confusion paranoid psychosis
cocaine withdrawal effects
depression irritability agitation craving hyperphagia hypersomnia
what are examples of opiates
opium morphine heroin methadone codeine dihydrocodeine
what is heroin what are its effects
opioid agonist analgesia emotional analgesia euphoria pin point pupils itching/sweatingconstipation increased libido reduced cough reflex
features of heroin overdose
respiratory depression bradycardia hypotension death
management of heroin overdose
naloxone
opiate side effects
nausea/vomiting headache phlebitisendocarditis anorexia constipation
symptoms of opiate withdrawal
craving insomnia yawning muscle pain/cramps increased salivary, nasal, lacrimal secretionsdilated pupils piloerection
management of opiate overdose
naloxone methadone buprenorphine naltrexone
what is cannabis
a mix of THC and CBD THC - psychedelic/hallucinogenic CBD - anxiolytic and antipsychotic
what are the physiological effects of cannabis
relaxing or stimulating euphoriant increased sociabilityincreased appetite changes in time perception can cause anxiety, panic, hallucinatory activity in higher doses
risks of cannabis use
respiratory problems toxic confusion exacerbation of mental illness cannabis psychosis
examples of stimulants
cocaine amphetamine methamphetamine methylphenidate
