Drugs Of Abuse Flashcards
Dec response to drug
Larger doses
Inc disposition of drug
Ability to compensate for effects of drug
Changes in receptor or effector systems
Tolerance
Metabolic
Behavioral
Functional
Physiologic dependence
Psychological dependence
Dependence
Addiction
EUPHORIA and self confidence
Delusions, hallucinations, agitation
Hypertension, tachycardia
Necrotizing arteritis
Methamphetamine speed ice shabu
Dextroamphetamine
- lower body temp, antiseizure, antiarrhythmic
DEPRESSION
Inc sleep time, apathy
Irritability
Amphetamine withdrawal
- antidepressant, acidify urine
Interpersonal communication
Sexual enhancers
More selective than amphetamines
Methylene dioxymethamphetamine ecstasy
PROFOUND HYPONATREMIA
Hyperthermia, hpn
Delirium, psychomotor agitation
MDMA Overdose
- supportive care
Reset button Hypertension, vasoconstriction MI in young males Hemorrhagic alveolitis Mydriasis Cystic cortical lesions in newborns
Cocaine coke super speed crack bomba
Apathy, increased sleep time, depression
Irritability, disorientation
Cocaine withdrawal
- supportive
Most dangerous hallucinogenic RECKLESS BEHAVIOR horizontal and vertical nystagmus Marked hypertension Fatal seizures
Phenylcyclidine angel dust
Ketamine special K
- supportive parenteral benzodiazepines
Psychedelic and mind raveling effects
PANIC REACTIONS bad trip
LSD
High with euphoria, disinhibition UNCONTROLLABLE CHANGES IN LAUGHTER CHANGES IN PERCEPTION DREAM-LIKE STATE tachycardia reddened conjunctiva dry mouth
Marijuana weed pot grass damo dope hash Mary Jane