meth Flashcards
effects of amphetamines:
produce elation, vigor, reduce fatigue, usually followed by extreme fatigue and depression
amphetamines stimulate central nervous system by:
enhancing release of norepinephrine and dopamine, reuptake is blocked
ADHD drugs that are mild stimulants:
adderall, ritalin
meth is a derivative of:
amphetamine
main effect of meth in brain:
increases levels of dopamine and noradrenaline and serotonin
meth mechanism in brain:
blocks transporter and inhibits mono-amine oxidase
how long does the high from meth last?
12-24 hours, lasts longer than other stimulants
meth is in which drug schedule?
schedule 2, high potential for abuse which may lead to server dependence
meth is available in which prescription to treat obesity and ADHD?
Desoxyn
meth is the ___ leading cause of overdose deaths
second
meth leads to feelings of:
euphoria, alertness and increased energy
meth epidemic act in 2005:
pharmacies must keep logs of purchases of products containing pseudoephedrine, out behind the counter, limit amounts purchased per day
who is most likely the use meth?
adult male with lower-than average income, slightly higher in minority populations of color
methods of use of meth:
sniffed, smoked, orally, injected
which methods of use are the fastest routes of injections?
smoking and injections
motivations for meth use:
physical: sensations and facilitation of sex
emotional: emotional enhancement and escape
social: interaction and overcoming social inhibtions
positive effects of meth:
increased concentration, decreased fatigue, improves cognition, increases libido and sex performance, increases sense of well being, hallucination effects
harms of meth:
more likely to experience severe medical and psychiatric consequences, increase in viral replication of HIV, abnormalities in cellular fat, inflammation of ceramides, degraded physical and and social functioning, withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms of meth:
anhedonia, irritability, fatigue
long term associated neuropsychological deficits:
impaired impulse control, impaired working memory, impaired judgement, psychosis
psychical deterioration from meth:
premature aging, dental issues, psychomotor dysfunction
dental issues from meth:
oral sores and infections, injectors: decay due to dry mouth and excessive clenching and grinding, enamel flakes off and eventually teeth deteriorate
delayed lasting type:
persistent subtype lasting more than one month and associated with 5 or more years of use
positive symptoms:
paranoid delusions, disorganized behavior, unusually thought content
risk factors of meth psychosis:
poly substance use, mood disorders, antisocial personality disorder, family psychiatric history, sleep deprivation
increased risks of meth:
parkinsons, depression, schizophrenia due to neurotoxicity
treatment for meth psychosis:
BEAT meth
BEAT meth includes:
early identification, transitioning to addiction treatment
medications for psychostimulant disorders:
Wellbutrin, mirtazapine, methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine
