pyschotic drugs Flashcards
how does alcohol effect the body/ brain (what receptor)
GABA agonist
depressant
relaxed, disinhibition, agressive.
what are the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol
sweats, shakes, nausea, retching, anxiety, hallucinations, seizures, wernicke’s encephalopathy
what are the risks and negative effects of alcohol
hangover, overdose, addiction, depression, anxiety, memory problems, korsakoffs pyshosis.
what class of drugs are amphetamines.
B
what effect do amphetamines have on the body/ brain (receptor)
monoamines agonist/ antagonist
wide wake/ excited/ talkative/ reduced hunger/ appetitie
what are the withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines
Lethargy, drowsiness, poor concentration
what are the risks and negative effects of amphetamines
Dependency, insomnia, poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, aggression and paranoia, psychosis, cardiac problems
what is the main effect of amyl nitrate
rush/ high
what are the risk and negative effects of amyl nitrate
Hypotension, unconsciousness, nausea, headache, confusion, arrhythmia & sudden death.
what class of drug is cannabis
B
what are the effects of cannabis on the brain/ body
Chilled out, relaxed and happy, giggles, very talkative. hungry
what are the withdrawal symptoms of cannabis
irritability, mood changes, feeling sick, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping; and even sweating, shaking and diarrhoea in some people.
what are the risk factors and negative effects of cannabis
Cravings & psychological dependency, anxiety, paranoia, poor concentration, poor memory, apathy, psychosis, precipitate schizophrenia
what class drug is cocaine
A
what are the effect on the brain + body of cocaine
feel onto of the world. wide awake, confident, reduced hunger, short acting
what are the withdrawal effects of cocaine
Low mood, generally unwell, psychological dependence
what are the main effects/ risk effects symptoms of coccaine
tachycardia, raised temperature, MI, heart failure, hypertension, seizure, depression, anxiety, panic attack, paranoia
what drug class are benzodiazepines
GABA agonist
relaxed calm, less anxious
what are the withdrawal symptoms of diazepam
decreased concentration, tremors, nausea, vomitting, headaches, anxiety, panic attacks, confusion, depression, seizures.
what are the main risk factors of effects of benzodiazepines
respiratory depression, falls, hangover, memory loss, sedation, death with injection.
what class of drugs is GHB/GBL
C
what are the effects of GHB/GBL on the brain/ body
GABA agonist, euphorias, reduced inhibitions and drowsiness.
what are the main withdrawal symptoms of GHB/GBL
insomnia, anxiety, tremor, delirium
what are the main effects/ risk factors of GHB/GBL
nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, visual disturbances, respiratory depression, unconscioussness, coma, death (esp if mixed with alcohol)
what drug class is heroin
A
what effects do heroin have on the brain/ body
opiod agnoist
warm feeling, mild euphoria, relaxed drowsiness, analgesia, constricted pupils.
what are the main withdrawal effects of heroin
sweating, malaise, anxiety, depression, akathisia (compelling need to be in constant motion), excessive yawning or sneezing, tears, rhinnorhea, sleep difficulities (insomnia), cold sweats, chills, severe muscle and bone aches, nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, cramps, watery eyes, involuntary spasm.
what drug class is ketamine
B
what effect does ketamines have on the brain/ body
NMDA antagonist
relaxation, altered bodily sensations, floating feelings, dissociation, altered perceptions, hallucinations.
what are the main withdrawal symptoms of ketamines
not yet reported
what are the main risk/ effects of ketamines
anaesthetic, ulcertiave cystitis, bladder pain, memory problems, dependency, panic attacks, confusion agitation.
what drug class is LSD
A
what effect does LSD have on the brain/body
dopamine + 5HT agonist, hallucinations, sensory distortions and altered perceptions
what are the main effects/ side effects of LSD
fear (bad trips), anxiety, panic, depression, flashback, accidents, psychosis.
what drug class is MDMA
A
What are the main effects of MDMA on the brain and the body
energised, happy alterness,increased affection, chatty, dilated pupils
what are the main withdrawal effects of MDMA
lethargy, depression and memory problems
what are the main risk/ effects of MDMA
Anxiousness, panic attacks, confused episodes, paranoia, psychosis, tachycardia, hyperpyrexia, electrolyte disturbances, de- and over -hydration
What drug class is mephedrone
B
what are the main effects of Mephedrone on the brain/ body
Monoamine agonist/antagonist
feel alert, confident, talkative, euphoric, increased affection, reduced appetite
what are the main a risk/ effects of mephdrone
Nausea, anxiety, headaches, vomiting, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, reduced peripheral circulation, epistaxis, addiction paranoia, self-harm
what drug class is psilocybin mushrooms
A
what are the main effects of psilocybin mushrooms on the brain/body
5HT partial agonist
disorientation, lethargy, giddiness, relaxed, euphoria, perceptual and sensory changes, hallucinations
what are the main risks/ effects of psilocybin mushrooms
Poisoning, death, nausea, disorientation, diarrhoea, stomach pains, depression, anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, “bad trips”, flashbacks
