Drug and NPS

Question 1

what are the 3 ways in which drugs can affect neurotransmission?

Answer 1

1) Drug molecule mimicking neurotransmitter
2) Drug molecule blocking neurotransmitter
3) Drug molecule blocking reuptake of neurotransmitter

Question 2

What are the different effect that NPS has on the body?

Answer 2

Stimulant-this drug excits your nervous system
Halluciogen-to alter how yor nervous system is meant to react
Anti-psychotic
Depressant-They will reduce your nervous system.

Question 3

What are the facial effects of stimulant drugs?

Answer 3

Dialted pupils of eyes
Wide open eyelids
Flushed /hot-looking skin
Clenched Jaw,teeth grinding

Question 4

What are facial effects of depressants?

Answer 4

Constricted pupils
Sagging/droppy eyelids
Paler complexion 
Relaxed facial muscles
Nodding head

Question 5

What is the overall opioid effect?

Answer 5

Reduction of cell membrane excitablity ,slowing of cell firing, inhibition of neurotransmitter release.

Question 6

Give some example of the side effects caused by opiods

Answer 6

Analgesia
Miosis
Sedation
Hypothermia 
Changes in mood
Bradycardia 
Constipation

Question 7

what do cathiones(stimulant) do?

Answer 7

can cause tachycarida,vasoconstriction,hypertension

,myocardial infarction