Psych Flashcards
Disulfiram
decreases alcohol consumption by in acetaldehyde and conditioning patient
Used with psychotherapy
Acamprosate
prevents alcohol relapse by lowering the activity of receptors for glutamate
Topiramate
stimulates GABA, blocks action of glutamte, slows dopamine release onto NAC
Naltrexone
reduces cravings for alcohol.
Flumazenil
Benzo receptor antagonist can prevent relapse.
Part of the brain that recieves dopamine and is responsibile for addiction
Nucleus accumbens
Important pathway for addiction
Mesolimbic (and mesocortical)
Most abused drug for all ages
alcohol
CAGE Questions
Cut down?
Annoyed?
Guilt?
Eye-opener?
Precontemplation
unaware and ambivalent
Contemplation
Aware and ambivalent
Preparation
Small steps towards quitting
Action
Change begins, trial and error
Maintenance
new behaviors practiced, attempt to avoid relapse
Largest risk factor for suicide
previous attempt
Drug Paranoia
Cocaine/Amphetamines
Withdraw Depression
Cocaine/Amphetamines
Drug induced arrhythmias
Cocaine
Drug induced violence
PCP
Mechanism of PCP
acts on N-methyl D aspartate glutamate receptors to prevent calcium influx and increase DA release
Vertical Nystagmus
PCP
pinpoint pupils
Opiates
Flu-like withdrawal
Opiates
Flashbacks
LSD
Withdrawal seizures
alcohol/benzo withdrawl
Death
Barbituate withdrawal
Highest incidence of STD
HPV
Higest prevalnce of STD
HSV
sexual pleasure from watching others who are naked
Voyeurism
sexual pleasure from other’s pain
sadism