Term
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Definition
increased alertness and excitement
decreased fatigue
attentional problems, CV problems
narcolepsy treatment |
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Term
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Definition
local anesthetic
blocks DA reuptake |
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Term
| methylphenidate (Ritalin) |
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Definition
takes longer to metabolize
long-term use leads to increased fear responses
ADHD treatment |
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Term
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Definition
low dose, increased DA
high dose, also increased 5-HT
5-HT neuron damage |
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Term
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Definition
stimulant, not a depressant like people think
increased heartbeat, BP, rapid breathing
increased responsiveness to novel stimulation and increased activity in novel environment
cholinergic agonist (smokers look older)
cancer, HD, death
decreased risk of Alzheimer's |
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Term
| opiates (morphine, codeine, heroin, methadone) |
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Definition
endorphins
orgasmic pleasure, decreased worry, decreased pain sensitivity
constipation, pupil constriction, decreased memory storage
pain killer, Bayer used it as a super aspirin |
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Term
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Definition
active ing. = THC
vivid sensory experiences, slowing of time, hunger
long time to metabolize
decreased memory and cognition
decrease severity of glaucoma, dilate bronchioles of asthmatics, reduce pain, block seizures, treat nausea |
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Term
| hallucinogens (LSD, MDMA) |
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Definition
effects vary
anxiety, depression, paranoia, belligerence, hallucinations
teeth grinding, damage to 5-HT neurons
pain relief |
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Term
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Definition
relaxation, beneficial for heart
damage to liver and other organs, impairs judgment, Korsakoff's syndrome, cancer, HD |
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