meth

Question 1

effects of amphetamines:

Answer 1

produce elation, vigor, reduce fatigue, usually followed by extreme fatigue and depression

Question 2

amphetamines stimulate central nervous system by:

Answer 2

enhancing release of norepinephrine and dopamine, reuptake is blocked

Question 3

ADHD drugs that are mild stimulants:

Answer 3

adderall, ritalin

Question 4

meth is a derivative of:

Answer 4

amphetamine

Question 5

main effect of meth in brain:

Answer 5

increases levels of dopamine and noradrenaline and serotonin

Question 6

meth mechanism in brain:

Answer 6

blocks transporter and inhibits mono-amine oxidase

Question 7

how long does the high from meth last?

Answer 7

12-24 hours, lasts longer than other stimulants

Question 8

meth is in which drug schedule?

Answer 8

schedule 2, high potential for abuse which may lead to server dependence

Question 9

meth is available in which prescription to treat obesity and ADHD?

Answer 9

Desoxyn

Question 10

meth is the ___ leading cause of overdose deaths

Answer 10

second

Question 11

meth leads to feelings of:

Answer 11

euphoria, alertness and increased energy

Question 12

meth epidemic act in 2005:

Answer 12

pharmacies must keep logs of purchases of products containing pseudoephedrine, out behind the counter, limit amounts purchased per day

Question 13

who is most likely the use meth?

Answer 13

adult male with lower-than average income, slightly higher in minority populations of color

Question 14

methods of use of meth:

Answer 14

sniffed, smoked, orally, injected

Question 15

which methods of use are the fastest routes of injections?

Answer 15

smoking and injections

Question 16

motivations for meth use:

Answer 16

physical: sensations and facilitation of sex
emotional: emotional enhancement and escape
social: interaction and overcoming social inhibtions

Question 17

positive effects of meth:

Answer 17

increased concentration, decreased fatigue, improves cognition, increases libido and sex performance, increases sense of well being, hallucination effects

Question 18

harms of meth:

Answer 18

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

Question 19

withdrawal symptoms of meth:

Answer 19

anhedonia, irritability, fatigue

Question 20

long term associated neuropsychological deficits:

Answer 20

impaired impulse control, impaired working memory, impaired judgement, psychosis

Question 21

psychical deterioration from meth:

Answer 21

premature aging, dental issues, psychomotor dysfunction

Question 22

dental issues from meth:

Answer 22

oral sores and infections, injectors: decay due to dry mouth and excessive clenching and grinding, enamel flakes off and eventually teeth deteriorate

Question 23

delayed lasting type:

Answer 23

persistent subtype lasting more than one month and associated with 5 or more years of use

Question 24

positive symptoms:

Answer 24

paranoid delusions, disorganized behavior, unusually thought content

Question 25

risk factors of meth psychosis:

Answer 25

poly substance use, mood disorders, antisocial personality disorder, family psychiatric history, sleep deprivation

Question 26

increased risks of meth:

Answer 26

parkinsons, depression, schizophrenia due to neurotoxicity

Question 27

treatment for meth psychosis:

Answer 27

BEAT meth

Question 28

BEAT meth includes:

Answer 28

early identification, transitioning to addiction treatment

Question 29

medications for psychostimulant disorders:

Answer 29

Wellbutrin, mirtazapine, methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine