Research presentation on drug abuse and cognitive decline

Question 1

Drugs affecting the brain

Answer 1

Impaired cognition = AAS, opioids, central stimulants, y-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Question 2

AAS effects cognitive function in rats

Answer 2

AAS causes reduction in the number of neurons in hippocampus, parietal cortex + prefrontal cortex regions + increases oxidative damage

Question 3

Opiates+ cognition

Answer 3

Long term use of opiates may lead to negative effects on learning + memory

Question 4

Growth hormone in learning + memory fuction

Answer 4

GH replacement therapy produces improved short term + long term memory
GH affects cognitive functions in rats
GH improves cognitive capabilities in hypophysis-ectomised rats- NMDA subunits upregulated