Drugs of Abuse, MacIntyre Flashcards
mild abuse
2-3 Sx
moderate abuse
4-5 Sx
severe abuse
6+ Sx
other names for methamphetamine
meth, ice, crystal, Tina, T, speed, crank
how is meth taken
swallowed, snorted, injected, smoked
side effects meth
inc BP, HR, temp
dilated pupils, irregular heart beat, muscle twitching, mood disturbances, weight loss, psychosis, dental problems, teeth grinding, insomnia, violence, extreme agitation
meth toxic to what part in brain
dopamine nerve terminals
esp in frontal Cx
abuse and overdose of Rx stimulants can cause what Sx
anxiety, inc BP, HR, irritability, psychosis, weight loss, insomnia, CV effects, teeth grinding
abuse of Rx stimulants
on rise since 2007 when ADHD Dx
18-25 y.o
routes to administer bath salts
PO, inhale IV, vape
what happens with bath salts
surge in serotonin, norepi, dopamine
inc risk serotonin syndrome
bath salts cause what Sx
chest pains, inc BP, pulse, agitation, hallucinations, suicidality, extreme paranoia, delusions and extreme violence
most commonly used drug
marijuana
other names for weed
pot, green, 420, reefer, joint, blunt, dope, bud, mary jane
Sx of marijuana
euphoria, inc appetite, sense of relaxation
tachycardia, injected conjunctiva, dry mouth, paranoia, distored perceptions, difficulty with memory or complex tasks
what are the synthetic cannabinoids
spice, K2, fake week
how is synthetic weed taken
smoked or used as herbal infusion in drink
Sx synthetic week
anxiety and or psychosis
inc HR, BP vomiting, pulmonary irritation
names for cocaine
blow
snow
coke
“crack” when in powder
what is speedball
cocaine and heroin mixture