Psychedelics Flashcards
1
Q
What do Psychedelics do?
A
Serotonin Receptor (5HT-2A) Agonism = Increased Plasticity
2
Q
Increased Plasticity with Psychedelics causes? (5)
A
- Neuroplasticity
- Brain Development
- Cognitive and Psychological
- Decreased activity in default mode network
- increased cortical network
3
Q
What has been observed with Psychedelics? Improvements in…(5)
A
Wellbeing OCD End of Life Distress Addiction Depression
4
Q
Acute stress leads to what physiological affects (4)
A
- Increased Serotonin
- 5HT 2A Receptor Stimulation
- Increased Plasticity
- Pivotal Mental State
5
Q
Contraindications to Psychedelics (5)
A
Psychosis Mania Drug Induced Psychosis Family History Medication
6
Q
Ketamine Physiological affect?
A
NMDA Antagonist
7
Q
Ketamine is licensed for?
A
Treatment Resistant Depression
