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Illicit Drugs Flashcards

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Cannabis

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THC increases DA release in nucleus accumbens

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Cocaine

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Blocks MONOAMINE uptake

Increases synaptic DA, NA, 5HT levels

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LSD

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Binds to 5HT1, 5HT2A, 5HT2C, DA, Adrenergic receptors

5H2A = hallucinations

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MDMA ecstacy

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Elevates brain 5HT levels

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Caffeine

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Adenosine A1 and 2A Antagonist

RELEASES DA, 5HT, Ach, Glutamate, GABA

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Alcohol

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Enhances GABA mediated neurotransmitters

(Like benzos)

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What is ANTABUSE? (DISULFIRAM)?

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Treatment for chronic alcoholism

Inhibits acetdehyde deydrogenase

= accumulation of acetaldehyde

=alcohol flush reaction

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Why do ppl feel CLOSENESS when taking MDMA (ecstacy)?

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MDMA causes significant increases in the oxytocin.

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