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U8.1.2 DRUGS OF ABUSE Flashcards

1
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Hallucinogens

Substances that cause hallucinations

A

LSD, PCP, Ketamine, Scopolamine

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Hallucinogens

  • Lysergic acid diethylamide Claviceps purpurea
  • synthetic agent related to ergot alkaloids
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LSD

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Hallucinogens

  • NE, dopamine, serotonin
  • 5-HT1a & 5-HT1c agonists
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LSD

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Hallucinogens

  • one of the most potent drugs 1ug/kg
  • absence of known fatalities
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LSD

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Hallucinogens

  • duration based on dose
  • waxing and waning e ffects
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LSD

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Hallucinogens

Symptoms :
rise in body temp, Hallucinations, uterine contractions, elevated sugar levels, Goosebumps, Euphoria, pupil dilation

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LSD

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Hallucinogens

  • Lophophora williamsii
  • Restricted but allowed occasionally to North
    American Indians
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Mescaline

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Hallucinogens

Psilocybe mushroom

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Psilocybin

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Hallucinogens

Symptoms :
Mydriasis, muscle relaxation, dizziness

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Psilocybin

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Hallucinogens

Anesthetic, “special K” “vitamin K”

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Ketamine

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Hallucinogens

Symptoms : dream-like states, hallucination, delirium, amnesia,
high BP, depression, fatal respiratory problems

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Ketamine

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Hallucinogens

  • phenylcyclohexamine derivative
  • veterinary anesthetic
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Phencyclidine

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13
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Hallucinogens

angel dust, PCP

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Phencyclidine

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Hallucinogens

  • smoked with tobacco, snorted, Oral, IV
  • antagonize NMDA
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Phencyclidine

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Hallucinogens

  • long t1/2
  • users tend to be violent and suicidal
  • bad-trips
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Phencyclidine

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16
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Hallucinogens

Hyoscyamus niger

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Scopolamine

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Hallucinogens

  • block central muscarinic receptors
  • unpleasant to users
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Scopolamine

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Hallucinogens

Erythroxylon coca

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Cocaine

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Hallucinogens

  • dopaminergic reuptake transmitter
  • inhibit reuptake of dopamine and NE
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Cocaine

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Hallucinogens

  • free base is absorbed as fast as IV
  • t1/2= 1hr, repeated 30min
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Cocaine

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21
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Hallucinogens

Symptoms :
- feeling of bugs under skin
- paranoia and schizophrenia like state
- exhaustion by lack of sleep and food
- appetite, exhaustion, depression

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Cocaine

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Hallucinogens

  • increase catecholinergic neurotransmitters
  • dopamine not be metabolized thus released
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Amphetamines

23
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Hallucinogens

  • treat narcolepsy and ADHD
A

Amphetamines

24
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Hallucinogens

paranoid psychosis, necrotizing arteritis, OD is rarely fatal

A

Amphetamines

25
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Hallucinogens

Symptoms:
Decreased appetite, inc. stamina, energy, sexual
drive, loss of REM sleep, tremor, restlessness, anxiety,

A

Amphetamines

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Hallucinogens

related drugs (shabu, ecstasy)

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Amphetamines

27
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Hallucinogens

intimacy and empathy

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Ecstacy

28
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Hallucinogens

  • “raves” designer drug
  • SERT
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Ecstacy

29
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Substance of Abuse

reverse the effects of fatigue on both mental and physical tasks

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Stimulants

30
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Substance of Abuse (Stimulants)

tobacco products

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Nicotine

31
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Substance of Abuse

coffee, tea, some soft drinks, and many non-prescription medicines

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Caffeine

32
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Substance of Abuse

Nicotiana tobacum

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Nicotine

33
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Substance of Abuse

nicotinic cholinergic receptor agonist

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Nicotine

34
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Substance of Abuse

strong psychological and physiological dependence (more addictive than heroin and cocaine)

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Nicotine

35
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Substance of Abuse

  • increased dopamine
  • SIDS, carcinogenic
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Nicotine

36
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Substance of Abuse

xanthine alkaloid from Coffea arabica

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Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine)

37
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Substance of Abuse

  • adenosine receptors
  • low chance of abuse and addiction
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Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine)

38
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Substance of Abuse

  • anesthetic gases
  • industrial solvents
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Inhalants

39
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Substance of Abuse

  • aerosol propellants
  • organic nitrites
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Inhalants

40
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Substance of Abuse

psychoactive effects

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Inhalants

41
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Substance of Abuse

Symptoms :
alcohol-like intoxications, hallucinations, hypoxia, pneumonia, cardiac failure, headache, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, wheezing

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Inhalants

42
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Substance of Abuse

difficulty in concentrating, dreaminess, euphoria, numbness, tingling

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Anesthetics

43
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Substance of Abuse

  • N2O= 35% used; 100% death
  • ether & chloroform
A

Anesthetics

44
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Substance of Abuse

  • gasoline, toluene, benzene, trichloro-ethylene
  • euphoria, “drunk” feeling, disorientation, slow passage of time
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Industrial solvents

45
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Substance of Abuse

Eg. Glue, correction fluid, gas

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Industrial solvents

46
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Substance of Abuse

  • amyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite
  • dizziness, rapid heart rate, lowered BP, “speeding,” flushing of skin
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Organic nitrites

47
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Substance of Abuse

  • enhance, prolong erection
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Organic nitrites

48
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Substance of Abuse

  • Liver, kidney, peripheral nerve, and brain damage
  • bone marrow suppression, pulmonary disease, death
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Toxicities

49
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Substance of Abuse

bone growth, appetite, puberty, muscle growth

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Anabolic Steroids

50
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Substance of Abuse

Symptoms:
change in libido, irritability, violence, mood swings, forgetfulness, confusion, fatigue, depressed mood, craving for steroids

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Anabolic Steroids

51
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Substance of Abuse

hypertrophied muscles, acne, oily skin, hirsutism in females, gynecomastia in males, needle punctures

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Anabolic Steroids

52
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Substance of Abuse

high LDL; low HDL

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Anabolic Steroids

53
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Substance of Abuse

elevated liver function

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Anabolic Steroids

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