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Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Tremors, cramps, sweating, vomitting, possible death Passive Transport occurs when lipid-soluble drugs pass from an area where there's a higher concentration of a drug to area of lower concentration CSAP Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Subcutaneously Method of injection, under the skin, "skin popping" PCP short-term health effects Increased emotions, state of pleasure, sense of Separation, rapidly changing feelings, anxiety, distorted perception of time, aggressive Paranoia, confused behaviorts, hallucinations, dizziness, confusion, suspicion, loss of control, Shallow breathing, sweating, numbness of hands and feet, vomitting, blurred vision, schizophrenic behaviors, blackouts. PCP Medical uses vet anesthetic
PCP Indices of Misuse Extreme changes in behavior and mood, trance-like state, look of fear, chills, irregular breathing, sweating, trembling hands, changes in sense of light, hearing, touch, smell and time. Increase in blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar. PCP Street Names Angel dust, love boat, boat, hog PCP Pharmaceutical name Phencyclidine Enzymatic Urin drug test, 50 - 80% effective Myelin Protein Insulator GABA Neurotransmitter, cognitive, motor, sensory function, memory reinforcement Oral or Enteral route of Goes through the GI tract, onset of action is 20 administration minutes, safe and slow Buccal-absorption Put in mouth Sublingual Under the tounge, example: suboxone Parenteral Bypass, not enternal
Embolism An air bubble. Caused by needle use infections. What's the fastest route of Smoking, it reaches the brain in 8 seconds. Drugs administration? Absorb in any mucus membrane. Transdermal a route of administration wherein active Ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include Transdermal patches used for medicine delivery, and transdermal implants used for medical or aesthetic purposes. Intramuscular a route of administration, deep in the muscles. Example: the butt Subcutaneous skin-popping Teratogens a drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects. Example: Alcohol Liver Does 500 things. Converts substance to be less active. Can be increased of decreased by changes in or enzyme systems. Depressants, pesticides, preservatives all increase liver enzyme functioning. Damage to slows metabolism.
Half Life A meausre of the time it takes for half the dose to be inactivated or eliminated by the body. Ex: Alcohol is 1 ounce per hour. Knowing this can predict onset of withdrawal symptoms. Nystagmus Eyes don't track optically Hypo vs. Hyper Hypo, drugs don't work. Hyper, allergies to drugs Physical tolerance rate of metabolism and elimination increases receptors, become less sensitive Behavioral tolerance compensation by experience Cross-tolerance the resistance to one or more effects of a substance because of tolerance to a Pharmacologically similar substance. Example: a cross-tolerance of some alcoholics to anesthetics. Reverse tolerance liver damage, slows metabolism, kindling What are the 4 types of tolerance? Physical, Behavioral, Cross-tolerance, Reverse Dabs More potent than THC
Esophageal Varcies are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, Commonly due to cirrhosis; patients with Esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop bleeding. Ascites A chronic liver effect. Lymph fluid pushes into the abdominal cavity creating a bloated look. Spider Angioma A common sign of liver disease. Swollen blood vessels in the face. A red center, red extensions. Looks like a spider web. Ecstasy Overdose Longer more intense trip episodes that may resemble psychotic states. Psychosis, coma, death.
Ecstasy Long-term health effects Tolerance, flashbacks, rapid or irregular heart Beat, decreased appetite, impaired memory and learning, weight loss, heart failure, irreversible Brain damage Ecstasy street names Adam, clarity, Eve, lover's speed, peace, STP, X, XTC, Malli Ecstasy short-term health effects mild hallucinogenic effects, visual illusions, Altered perception of one's own body. Increased emotions, tactile sensitivity, empathetic feelings, heart rate, blood pressure and metabolism. Feelings of exhilaration, energy. Increased mental altertness. Hyperthermia. Ecstasy indications of misuse Behavior and mood changes; changes in sense of Light, hearing, touch smell and time. Increased affection and emotion. Ecstasy pharmaceutical name MDMA = Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, DOB, DOM, MDA, MMDA Korsakoff Syndrome A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B- 1). Most Commonly caused by alcohol misuse. Also known as, wet brain. Causes dementia. Multiple detoxes damage the frontal lobe.
Diphenhydramine Sleep aid, example: Benadryl Urine test detection time 10 hours and up to six months Antagonist binds, but doesn't activate (blocks or kicks out drugs) Agonist Facilitates normal action of neurotransmitters, binds to receptors. Heroin withdrawal symptoms Headaches, cramps, tremors, panic, chills, loss of Appetite, irritability, yawning, watery eyes, runny nose, hot and cold sweats, gooseflesh Heroin overdose slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, Convulsions, coma, and death due to suppression of breathing Heroin long-term health effects Tolerance, nausea, confusion, constipation, Sedation, respiratory depression and arrest, weight loss, low sex-drive, infections, coma, hostility, paranoia, kidney and liver damage Heroin Short-term health effects Warm gratification, dry mouth, pain relief, Euphoria, contentment, detachment, freedom from emotions, drowsiness, staggering gait, constricted (pin-point) pupils
Heroin misuse effects Scars (tracks), pin-point pupils, decreased Appetite, sniffles, watery eyes, cough, nausea, lethargy, drowsiness, nodding Heroin Street names Brown sugar, dope, H, horse, junk, shag, skunk, smack, white horse Heroin Pharmaceutical name Diacetylmorphine Barbiturates withdrawal symptoms Loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, desire to Use, progressive restlessness, anxiety, delirium, convulsions, possible death Hippocampus Part of the brain, memory and new learning, Processes complex sensory info., learn from past experience Amygdala Part of the brain, helps coordinate actions of anxiety and fear, trauma, attachment
Cerebellum Part of the brain, at the back of the skull in vertebrates. Its function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity. Depressive drugs Affect this and leads to staggering and slurred speech. Hypothalamus Part of the brain, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity. Thalamus Part of the brain, relaying of sensory signals, Including motor signals, to the cerebral cortex, and the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness.
The reliability of a drug refers to... The drug being what the user intended to Purchase Barbiturates indications of misuse Behavior similar to alcohol intoxication without Bad alcohol breath. Dilated pupils, staggering, stumbling, lack of coordination, falling asleep, difficulty concentrating. Barbiturates medical uses anesthetic, anticonvulsant, sedative and hypnotic. Ex: seizure meds. Barbiturates Street Names Reds, red birds, yellows, yellow jackets, tooies, Phennies, blue heaven, barbs Barbiturates pharmaceutical names Amobarbital, secobarbital, pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, methaqualone, flurazepam, triazolam Amphetamine withdrawal sleep disturbances, long but disturbed sleep, symptoms fatigue, hunger, disorientation, irritability, Depression, violence (opposite of the
Amphetamine medical uses ADHD meds, obesity, narcolepsy Amphetamine street names Biphetamine, Dexedrine, Methadrine, Tenuate, Ionamin, Ritalin, Fastin, bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turn-around, speed, truck drivers, uppers, ice Amphetamine pharmaceutical dexreoamphetamine, methamphetamine, Names diethylpropion, phenteramine, methylphenidate, phenteramine Examples of Halluciogens DMT, LSD, MDA, MDMA, 2C-13, PCP, Marijuana Cocaine freebase Schedule 2 drug, Street names are crack, base, rock, hubby, primo, basuco, pestillos Methadone half-life 15 - 60 hours Cocaine half-life 30 - 90 minutes THC half-life 20 - 30 hours Prodrugs transformed by the liver's enzymes into three or more metabolite that are active and cause major effects in the brain and body. Ex: Valium Hydrophilic water-soluable. Ex: cocaine, alcohol Teds Treatment Episode Data Sets
Peak effect highest intensity level at a given dosage of the drug Malathion insecticide What does metabolism do? Alters the composition of the drug Magnitude of a drugs effect How intensely the user feels the drug's effect Benzo medical uses anesthetic, anti-convulsant, sedative, hypnotic, minor tanquilizers, nerve medication Benzo indications of misuse Drowsiness, confusion, impaired judgment, Slurred speech, constricted pupils Benzo short-term health effects decreased pain and anxiety. Relaxed muscles. Decreased mental alertness; feeling of well-being. Decreased inhibitions. Slowed pulse. Decreased blood pressure. Skin rash, nausea, dizziness. Memory loss, ex: rohyonol Benzo overdose shallow breathing, dilated pupils (large pupils), clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, coma, death from respiratory suppression. Benzo street names Activan, Dalnabe, halcion, librium, valium, xanax, rphypnol, roofies, downers, sleeping pills, tanks, forget me pill, Mexican valium, R2 Roche, Roofinol, rope, rophies
Cocaine long-term health effects Headaches, decreased appetite, weight loss, Malnourishment, nausea, abdominal pain, prone to violence. Kidney, liver and tisssue damage. Respiratory failure, rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, heart failure, psychosis, strokes, Seizures, newborns experience withdrawal symptoms. Cocaine short-term health effects Feelings of exhilaration, energy, increased mental Alertness, dilated pupils, increased heart rate and body temp., erratic and violent behavior, tremors, hallucinations, chest pain Cocaine indications of misuse excessive activity, talkativeness, irittability, Increased blood pressure, dilated pupils, long periods without sleeping or eating, euphoria. Cocaine medical uses local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor Cocaine street names blow, bump, C, candy, coke, crack, flake, rock, snow, toot, girl Cocaine withdrawal symptoms Apathy, long periods of sleep, sleep disturbance, Fatigue, disorintation, hunger, depression, violence Cocaine Overdose agitation, increase in body temp, hallucinations, convulsions, possible
death Cocaine Pharmaceutical name cocaine hydrochloride DAWN Drug Abuse Warning Network What are narcotics derived from? Plants Adenosine neuromodulator: works in extra cellular fluid, prevents the release of neurotransmitters. Caffeine inhibits the release and leads to an increase in neurotransmission Anandamide a fatty acid neurotransmitter, found in movement, emotion and memory centers. THC acts on it. What is the average rate of heroin After 10 years and after 17 years relapse? Norepinephrine A neurotransmitter; energy, motivation, hunger, attention span, confidence, fight or flight response How many substance-induced 21 Psychiatric disorders are in the DSM V? NIDA's theory on addiction 3 part theory, centered on sever addiction, Proposes that some drugs and behaviors