Lecture 1

Question 1

Ways to classify drugs

Answer 1

-Source
-Chemical structure
-Mechanism of action
-Therapeutic use
-CNS effect
-Legal status

Question 2

Sources of active compound

Answer 2

-Naturally Occurring
-Semi-synthetic
-Synthetics

Question 3

CNS stimulants

Answer 3

-Amphetamine
-Cocaine
-Nicotine

Question 4

CNS depressants

Answer 4

-Barbiturates
-Alcohol

Question 5

Analgesics

Answer 5

-Morphine
-Codeine

Question 6

Hallucinogenics

Answer 6

-Mescaline
-LSD
-Psilocybin

Question 7

Psychotherapeutics

Answer 7

-Prozac
-Thorazine

Question 8

The UKs 3 main drug-control instruments

Answer 8

-The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)
-The Human Medicines Regs (2012)
-The psychoactive substance act (2016)

Question 9

What is not addiction

Answer 9

-Experimental use
-Recreational use
-Circumstantial use

Question 10

DSM 5 Criteria for substance abuse

Answer 10

-Recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill obligations
-Recurrent substance use in situations where it is dangerous
-Recurrent substance related legal problems

Question 11

Drugs that have the highest potential for abuse but do have medical use are classed as

Answer 11

Schedule 2